The picturesque 1.5-mile trail along the OTC Richwood Valley Campus has always been a draw for locals. But now, families and community members have one more reason to frequent the path. Tucked away near the Fremont road entrance to the campus sits a brand-new little library stocked full of books. OTC’s Little Free Library operates…
Alicia Browning and Laura Buehler work behind the scenes to save patients’ lives. The duo graduated with their medical laboratory technician degrees from OTC in 2016. Today, they type and screen blood for transfusions at Mercy’s blood bank. “What we do every day is essentially a big science experiment,” Laura said excitedly. Alicia added, “We…
Jared Parrigon has big plans for his family’s business. Like his father, grandfather and great-grandfather before him, the 18-year-old will someday inherit and lead Parrigon Dairy, a small dairy farm in Stotts City, Missouri. Jared got his start on the family farm bottle feeding calves when he was just 8 years old. His responsibilities have…
The new Environmental Science Technology program at the OTC Waynesville Center will now be offered at the OTC Richwood Valley Campus. The Environmental Science Technology program focuses on laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution and contamination, including those that affect public health. The hybrid program includes both hands-on…
Pratt Community College names OTC Richwood Valley Campus President Dr. Jeff Jochems as 2015 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. The following news release is from the Pratt Community College Foundation. PRATT, KS ― On May 8, the Pratt Community College Foundation will honor Dr. Jeff Jochems, the 2015 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. Jochems currently…