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  1. From First-Generation College Student to Award-Winning Educator

    As a first-generation college student, Assistant Professor of English Wendy Eddy knows what it’s like to juggle a family while working towards a degree. She and her husband started taking classes in 1990 at what was then Tulsa Junior College (now Tulsa Community College).

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    TCC Faculty Member Wendy Eddy
  2. TCC Sees Impressive Enrollment Growth for Fall 2024

    Tulsa Community College is celebrating an increase of 7.9% in overall enrollment for Fall 2024, marking an additional 1,131 students and 10,800 credit hours compared to Fall 2023. This growth highlights the increasing demand for accessible and affordable higher education in the region.

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    Two students walk outside of TCC's West Campus
  3. Early Fascination with Technology Leads to Career in Cybersecurity

    Growing up as the child of a single mother who is deaf, Daniel Smith faced numerous challenges. However, these experiences instilled in him a determination to follow his dreams. "Life was a challenge...

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    Cybersecurity
    TCC student Danial Smith
  4. Transforming Complex Psychological Concepts into Dynamic Learning

    Through experiential learning and real-world applications, Dr. Alicia MacKay makes complex psychological concepts more accessible and engaging for students. Her journey from the research field to higher education underscores her dedication to fostering a dynamic learning environment.

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    Psychology
    TCC Psycology Professor Alicia McKay
  5. TCC's Center for Creativity Marks 10 Years of 'I Can't' Workshops

    Tulsa Community College is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its “I Can’t" Workshops series this Fall. These free, hands-on workshops have been helping Tulsans learn new skills and gain confidence since 2014.

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  6. Detours Help Communication Expert Connect with Students

    With 35-plus years of teaching community college students, Kirk Brewer believes strong communication skills are crucial for a successful and fulfilling life. His own educational and career journey, marked by various detours, enables him to relate to his students' struggles.

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    TCC Faculty Member Kirk Brewer
  7. From Classroom to Stage: Transforming Theatre Education

    With more than three decades of experience, Mark Frank teaches students how to captivate audiences and develop into strong performers.

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    Theatre
    TCC theatre professor Mark Franke leads class of theatre students.
  8. TCC Foundation Announces 2024 Vision Dinner Honorees

    The Tulsa Community College Foundation proudly announces the honorees for this year’s Vision Dinner: Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum, Oklahoma State Senator Kevin Matthews and Mike Neal and the Tulsa Regional Chamber. Suzanne Reese, PT, DPT, MS, will serve as the Vision Dinner 2024 Chair.

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    Vision Dinner 2024's theme is "Dream Big"
  9. Tulsa Community College Joins Metallica Scholars Initiative

    Tulsa Community College is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) as part of the sixth cohort, making TCC the only college from Oklahoma to receive this recognition. The Metallica Scholars Initiative aims to support community colleges across the U.S. by providing substantial grants to enhance career and technical education programs.

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    A student tinkers with a mechanical part.
  10. Registration Open for Fall 2024 Cox Small Business Leadership Academy

    Registration is open for the third cohort of the Cox Small Business Leadership Academy, a free, 10-week leadership development and continuing education program for small business owners.

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    Field of Study

    Business

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