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Take a trip to Macchu Picchu next summer

Blog: Around The CollegeBy SARAH RIFENovember 19, 2019

Have you ever wanted to trek amongst the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, walk the Inca’s Sacred Valley or visit …

OTC announces recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Student Veteran Award

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHNovember 15, 2019

Ozarks Technical Community College announced Reza Gilman as this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Student Veteran Award during the college’s …

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OTC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter host Opioid Awareness and Prevention Week

Blog: Around The CollegeBy SARAH RIFENovember 4, 2019

Misuse of prescription opioids and stimulants has become a serious public health problem in the United States. This epidemic has …

OTC ag student Jared Parrigon stands in the college's greenhouse

Fourth generation dairy farmer gets his start at OTC

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHOctober 24, 2019

Jared Parrigon has big plans for his family’s business. Like his father, grandfather and great-grandfather before him, the 18-year-old will …

ask me why iCare

OTC to hold domestic violence prevention events during iCare Week

Blog: Around The CollegeBy SARAH RIFEOctober 17, 2019

OTC is located in the most beautiful part of the state, but not everything about southwest Missouri is pretty. Greene …

OTC student accelerates his career in the diesel industry

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHOctober 16, 2019

Mike Mize’s love of cars and trucks runs in the family. His father worked as a trucker and his grandfather …

Courtney Dameron stands in her classroom, holding a laptop in her hand.

OTC alumna named teacher of the year

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHOctober 1, 2019

Every semester, Courtney Dameron gives her students a broken flower pot at the beginning of their child abuse prevention unit. …

Students gather around an automotive instructor as he explains how to torque a cylinder

Nearly 1,300 high school students attend Explore OTC event

Blog: Around The CollegeBy MARK MILLERSeptember 27, 2019

An opportunity to paint a car, operate a skid steer and use a hydraulic-powered golf putter; those were just some …

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Top 5 reasons to check out OTC’s libraries

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHSeptember 6, 2019

In today’s world full of digital information, e-books and the internet, is there still a reason to visit your college …

Family friendly resources at OTC

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHSeptember 4, 2019

Are you a college student – and a parent, too? Congrats. Earning a college degree is one of the best …

spring scholarships

How to apply for spring 2020 scholarships

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHSeptember 3, 2019

Spring 2020 scholarship applications are open now through Nov. 1. On average, OTC awards more than $900,000 in scholarships to …

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Top 5 reasons to check out the IT Service Center

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHAugust 27, 2019

Conveniently located next to the Hamra Family Library, OTC’s IT Service Center is here to help you with all of …

Gov. Parson promotes the state's new Fast Track program in OTC's EMS lab

Missouri governor promotes new financial aid program during OTC visit

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHAugust 23, 2019

Gov. Mike Parson stopped by the OTC Springfield Campus today to discuss a new financial aid program offered by the …

Sen. Roy Blunt stands in front of an OTC plane with OTC officials

Sen. Roy Blunt tours new Lebanon Aviation Center

Blog: Around The CollegeBy MARK MILLERAugust 22, 2019

Missouri Senator Roy Blunt stopped by the new OTC Lebanon Aviation Center during his tour of southwest Missouri today, Aug. …

Eagle Days

Kick off the fall semester at Eagle Days 2019

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHAugust 15, 2019

The fall 2019 semester is finally here, and we’re kicking things off with our second annual Eagle Days events! Between …

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7 helpful hacks for fall 2019

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHAugust 2, 2019

With the first day of classes just a couple weeks away, we’ve compiled a few of our best OTC hacks …

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First generation college student finds fresh start at OTC

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHJuly 18, 2019

Growing up, Andrea Stone never dreamed about going to college. Her mom, who never finished seventh grade, battled a substance-use …

OTC instructor Michael Pulley

Retired OTC English instructor endows scholarship fund

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHJune 11, 2019

Michael Pulley found a way to impact OTC students long after his retirement. Thanks to earnings from his latest writing …

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Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List: Spring 2019

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHMay 24, 2019

Congratulations to our Spring 2019 Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List recipients!

Students who complete 12 or more credit hours are …

Jorgie Teaster, OTC ag graduate

OTC grad puts down roots in the agriculture industry

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHMay 22, 2019

Jorgie Teaster was destined to become a farmer. After all, her name means “tiller of the soil.” Farming runs deep …

OTC student Anthony Sandoval poses with biology instructor, Mike Martin

Soon-to-be graduate champions environmentalism efforts at OTC

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHMay 9, 2019

Anthony Sandoval has always been passionate about the environment – so much so, that he plans to make it his …

OTC paramedic students pose in front of an ambulance

OTC paramedic cohort breaks gender stereotypes

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHMay 7, 2019

It’s no surprise that women predominate many health care professions. In fact, the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics states that …

Dental Hygiene students pose before OTC's graduation ceremony

What to wear to commencement, and other graduation-related tips

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHMay 3, 2019

Commencement is right around the corner, which means your to-do list is probably bursting with end-of-the-year activities. But there’s one …

OTC's line worker students climb training poles outside the OTC Lebanon Center

OTC’s line worker students secure impressive summer internships

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHApril 18, 2019

We’re kicking off National Lineman Appreciation Day with some not-so-shocking news about OTC’s Electrical Distribution Systems Program – all 22 …

OTC student Kit Gillihan sits at a computer

OTC student overcomes adversity to earn Computer Information Science certificate

Blog: Around The CollegeBy LAURA FRENCHApril 17, 2019

Kit Gillihan is about to celebrate his biggest victory to date. The former OTC student, who has autism and cerebral …

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