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Small Business Series Kindles Community for Entrepreneurs
Small Business Series Kindles Community for Entrepreneurs

Monthly “Community Building Community” series will offer sessions that combine skill-building, strategizing and a social space

Mapping Innovation Earns Instructor Academic Accolades
Mapping Innovation Earns Instructor Academic Accolades

Patrick Kennelly, Ph.D., receives honor from The British Cartographic Society

Double-Digit Enrollment Jump as Fall Term Begins
Double-Digit Enrollment Jump as Fall Term Begins

COCC is currently set to begin the new academic year with an 11.1% increase from 2022 in credit-seeking headcount

Program Manager Receives National Trailblazer Award
Program Manager Receives National Trailblazer Award

Kathryn Brown, who leads COCC's child care business accelerator program, honored by America's Small Business Development Center Network

COCC Introduces New Community Health Certificate
COCC Introduces New Community Health Certificate

College offers one-year certificate in community health; first of its kind in Oregon, program featured in KTVZ's Sept. 5 broadcast

COCC's Impact on the Central Oregon Economy
COCC's Impact on the Central Oregon Economy

A new study demonstrates the transformative value and benefits that COCC generates for the regional economy

Jefferson County, COCC Boosted by $4 Million in Lottery Revenue for Madras Campus Build-Out
Jefferson County, COCC Boosted by $4 Million in Lottery Revenue for Madras Campus Build-Out

COCC and Jefferson County are a major step closer to realizing a long-planned expansion project for the Madras campus

Jefferson County Leader Elected to Steer COCC Board
Jefferson County Leader Elected to Steer COCC Board

The COCC board of directors at its July meeting elected Joe Krenowicz of Madras to serve as chairperson for the 2023-24 year

COCC Students Can Apply for Share of $1.9 Million in Foundation Scholarships
COCC Students Can Apply for Share of $1.9 Million in Foundation Scholarships

The COCC Foundation is awarding $1.9 million in scholarships for the coming 2023-24 academic year - marking an all-time high for the college's scholarship fund

Applications Open for COCC's Small Business Management Program
Applications Open for COCC's Small Business Management Program

COCC's Small Business Development Center is now accepting applications for its popular Small Business Management Program.

Automotive Tech Innovator Named Educator of the Year
Automotive Tech Innovator Named Educator of the Year

Ken Mays receives honor from National Science Foundation's High Impact Technology Exchange Conference

Discoveries in the Jungles of Indonesia
Discoveries in the Jungles of Indonesia

COCC's unique research-based study abroad program is featured in the July 20 issue of The Bulletin

National Book Recognition includes Four COCC Educators
National Book Recognition includes Four COCC Educators

Featured in a published collection of equity-centered college processes, co-authors are part of award from Council of Writing Program Administrators

Helping College Students Thrive
Helping College Students Thrive

COCC offers a raft of resources and programs for students in need, supported by some key community partnerships

COCC Awarded Prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
COCC Awarded Prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities Grant

Chandler Lecture Series program will use funding to develop and host humanities-focused presentations for students and the community

Vet Tech Director Receives Statewide Honor
Vet Tech Director Receives Statewide Honor

The Oregon Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association awards Beth Palmer its Veterinary Technician of the Year Award

Campus Tours Explore Life at COCC
Campus Tours Explore Life at COCC

To see the Wickiup Residence Hall up close, sign up for a Bend campus tour, or tour the Redmond, Madras or Prineville campuses by scheduling a visit

COCC Welcomes New Vice President
COCC Welcomes New Vice President

Michael LaLonde, former CEO at Deschutes Brewery, assumes role of vice president of finance and operations

National Science Foundation Awards $3 Million to COCC
National Science Foundation Awards $3 Million to COCC

Funding will support College's leading part in a national effort to ramp up electric vehicle technician training

Register Now for Summer Learning Camps
Register Now for Summer Learning Camps

Community Education’s summer programming sparks discovery for kids — and adults! — with immersive, inspiring experiences