OTC high school student defies gender norms, sets sights on welding career
Women make up just five percent of the welding workforce, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. But a …
Public speaking tips from OTC’s Speech Communication Center
Commencement is coming up, and OTC is searching for its 2021 student commencement speaker. Is the fear of getting up …
OTC Love Birds share their stories
We recently asked the Eagle community to tell us how they met their spouse, significant other – or even their
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An OTC Love Story: Paul and Crystal Sundy
OTC alumni Paul and Crystal Sundy still debate over who asked the other out at the picnic tables near the …
Lincoln Hall: A 90-year legacy of education
Many sights and sounds greet visitors to Ozarks Technical Community College’s Lincoln Hall. They might hear power saws humming in …
OTC grad credits student organization for kickstarting his political career
Garrett Moeller packed his resume full of experiences during his time at OTC. Thanks to his involvement with student organization …
Join the conversation: Is it love, or is it stalking?
When some of our favorite shows and movies include “Stranger Things,” “You,” Twilight,” and “Love Actually,” behaviors like …
File your FAFSA by Feb. 1
February 1 marks an important financial aid deadline for Missouri college students. That’s the absolute latest you should file your …
Chancellor’s, Dean’s and Provost’s Lists: Fall 2020
Congratulations to our Fall 2020 Chancellor’s List, Provost’s List and Dean’s List recipients!
Students who complete 12 or more credit …
10 helpful hacks for the spring 2021 semester
The new semester begins Jan. 19, and we’ve compiled our favorite OTC hacks to make your life a little easier …
OTC’s Return to Campus Plan: Spring 2021
The spring semester begins Tuesday, Jan. 19, and we look forward to welcoming you back to campus. To ensure your …
OTC instructor pens book about his passion
Around OTC, few people know Justin Frese beyond his role as a construction technology instructor. Outside of the classroom, however, …
OTC graduate wins scholarship, launches PTA career
Initially, Kila Butts resisted the idea of going back to school. She would have to quit her job, survive off …
OTC student pursues respiratory therapy career after son’s NICU experience
Whitney La had never heard of respiratory therapists prior to her son’s seven-month stay in the neonatal intensive care unit …
OTC to host FAFSA Q&A sessions for students
Ozarks Technical Community College will host virtual FAFSA Q&A sessions for current and prospective students in December. The sessions, held …
MCCA honors OTC employees at virtual convention
The Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) honored OTC employees at its 55th annual convention, held Nov. 11-13. The convention …
OTC celebrates 2020 Excellence in Education award recipients
OTC administrators and trustees honored the 2020 Excellence in Education award recipients at the college’s monthly board meeting in November. …
OTC announces recipient of the 2020 Outstanding Student Veteran Award
Ozarks Technical Community College announced Robert Border as this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Student Veteran Award during the college’s …
OTC adds nursing pathway for paramedics
In a rare move offered by few institutions of higher learning, Ozarks Technical Community College created a nursing pathway exclusively …
Registration tips from the OTC Advising Team
While the start of the spring semester might seem far away, registration begins November 11! The OTC Academic Advising Team …
OTC student breaks gender norms to find her place in the workforce
Amid humming machinery and whirring computer systems, OTC student Abigail Dotson has found her happy place. One of just three …
OTC grad leads respiratory therapists in the fight against COVID-19
Nurses and physicians figure prominently in coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. But there’s another vital group of health care professionals …
OTC students step out of the classroom to enhance learning
The term “service learning” may conjure images of earnest college students helping build a Habitat for Humanity home or donating …
OTC case managers provide support, resources to students amid pandemic
Tucked away in quiet workspaces or offices, linked only by technology and their shared mission, OTC’s COVID-19 case managers have …
OTC grad helps Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce fuel economic growth
OTC serves as the economic engine of southwest Missouri, and one alumna has a promising future in the driver’s seat.…