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  1. Governor Appoints Broken Arrow City Manager to TCC Board of Regents

    Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Broken Arrow City Manager Michael Spurgeon to a seven-year term on the Tulsa Community College Board of Regents. Spurgeon is a U.S. Army veteran with more than 30 years in public service and a history of guiding long-term community growth.

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    Michael Spurgeon

  2. TCC Student Becomes First Enhanced Air Traffic Control Graduate Hired by FAA

    TCC’s Rebecca Nobles became the first graduate of an Enhanced Air Traffic Control program in the United States to be hired directly by the Federal Aviation Administration. Nobles bypassed the traditional FAA Academy thanks to TCC’s participation in the FAA’s Enhanced Air Traffic–Collegiate Training Initiative.

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    Air Traffic Control

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    Rebecca Nobles looks at a computer screen

  3. Graduate and 6-Year-Old Daughter Compete at TCC Robotics Event

    Students and hobbyists faced off in “Discovery Destruction,” a combat robotics tournament hosted by Tulsa Community Combat Robotics and Combat Robots of Oklahoma. Among the competitors was father-daughter duo, recent TCC graduate Kody Fimple and his 6-year-old daughter, Masyn.

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    Engineering

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    Cody Fimple looks on as Masyn Fimple uses a remote control to compete in a combat robotics match

  4. Students Explore Renewable Energy at TCC’s Hands-On STEM Academy

    Oklahoma high school students participated in Tulsa Community College’s Summer STEM Academy, focusing on solar energy through hands-on projects like building mini solar-powered vehicles. Students gained valuable experience working with TCC faculty, exploring renewable energy concepts, and collaborating on design challenges.

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    Engineering

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    Students gather around a mini solar-powered vehicle

  5. Vet Tech Student Honored with Posthumous Degree, Memorial Scholarship

    The Michelle “Misha” Buzlea Memorial Scholarship was established by the Buzlea family to honor the memory of their daughter, Misha, a TCC Veterinary Technology student who passed away in January 2025. The scholarship supports future Vet Tech students who show determination, compassion, and a commitment to animal care—qualities that defined Misha’s life and work.

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    Veterinary Technology

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    Misha Buzlea

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