Owensboro Community and Technical College

Students attended OCTC's Pathfinder Day - a new student orientation day held on OCTC's Main Campus. New students were able to find their classes, visit the cyber center, have their student ID made, explore the campus and much more in one family-friendly fun day!

The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce that over 1,550 undergraduate students qualified for the Spring 2019 College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List.

TheTRiO Award was given to Nadya Vasquez. She graduated with an Associate in Science degree with Distinction, earning a 3.5 grade point average on all work attempted.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for BRACCO Radiography is Hannah Hall.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Welding is Erwin Perez.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Veterinary Technology is Ashley Clark. She graduated with an Associate in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Surgical Technology is Sabrina Ruby. She graduated with an Associate in Applied Science in Surgical Technology.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Radiography is Chelsea Dockery. She graduated with an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Radiography and is being recognized with High Distinction,earning a 3.6 or higher grade point average on all work attempted.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Medical Information Technology is Angela Michelle Turley She graduated with an Associate in Applied Science in Medical Information Technology.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Mathematics is John Laclair. Knight participated in the OCTC Early College program earning an Associate in Science, and a diploma from Hancock County High School. He was also recognized with High Distinction,earning a 3.6 or higher grade point average on all work attempted.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Industrial Maintenance Technology is Sean Steele. He graduated with an Associate in Applied Science in Computerized Manufacturing and Machining and MIT: Industrial Maintenance Technology, being recognized with High Distinction,earning a 3.6 or higher grade point average on all work attempted.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for History is Elijah Eckstein. He graduated with an Associate in Arts Degree and was also recognized with High Distinction honors, earning a 3.6 or higher grade point average on all work attempted.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Healthcare Facilities Leadership is Byron Woodard. He graduated with an Associate in Applied Science in Healthcare Facilities Management. He was also recognized with High Distinction honors, earning a 3.6 or higher grade point average on all work attempted.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Emergency Medical Technology is Lee Williams.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Computerized Manufacturing & Machining is Olivia Jenkins. She graduated with an Associate in Applied Science in Computerized Manufacturing & Machining. She also recognized with High Distinction honors, earning a 3.6 or higher grade point average on all work attempted.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Education is Akacia (Kaci) Walker. She graduated with an Associate in Science.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Biology is Brooklyn M. Knight. Brooklyn is a graduate of OCTC's Early College from Apollo High School and a member of the 2019 KCTCS All-Academic Team. Brooklyn recieved an Associate in Science and is recognized for high distinction, earning a grade point average of 3.6 or higher on all work attempted.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Computer & Information Technologies is Kenneth Burns. Kenneth graduated with an Associate in Applied Science in Computer & Information Technologies.

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) honored select students for program awards during the OCTC Commencement Ceremony on May 15 &16, 2019. The OCTC Program Honor Student Awards are exemplary students nominated by faculty in the discipline area. The honor recipient for Automotive Technology is Matthew Hayward. Matthew graduated with an Associate in Applied Science in Automotive Technology.

Completed and passed the Coping with Pressure testlet, one of sixteen essential skills assessed by Am I Job Ready? Learn more at https://www.amijobready.com/

Student attended th OCTC/United Way Chili Cook-Off event on the Main Campus.

Each year the Owensboro Rotary Club recognizes outstanding local high school and college graduates through the Larry Hager Award. Ms. Kaylee Meador was selected as the 2018-19 graduate at a special Rotary Awards Luncheon this month. The award is based on the following qualities: Good character, good citizenship, participation in worthwhile activities, wholesome influence on others. Compassion, concern, and action for others: SERVICE ABOVE SELF. A scholastic record reflecting earnest effort and consistent progre

For participating in the production of a play at Owensboro Community & Technical College.

Students attended OAWAC's program featuring Dr. Aiyub Palmer on Sufism, April 16, 2019.

Students attended OCTC's Cornerstone Campus Ministry student group's presentation, "The Anatomy and Physiology of the Crucifixion" on April 17, 2019. The program was developed by Dr. Eddie Leach, program coordinator for Veterinary Technology and examines the act of crucifixion from a scientific perspective.

Students attended the Celebration of the History and Creation of OCTC's Virginia Miles Nature Center. Featuring Dr. Kit Gallagher and her new book, "Creating an Outdoor Classroom Wildlife Refuge at Owensboro Community and Techinal College" on April 9, 2019.

Students attended the "I Ask" event covering Sexual Assault Awareness on April 11, 2019.

Congratulations to OCTC student Bar Jor, originally from Burma, for passing his citizenship test! His Intercultural Communications class celebrated with a ""suprise" cookie cake and well wishes! OCTC President Scott Williams stopped by to wish him well and join in on the fun!

Students attended the Mars Rover Team Presentation on April 3, 2019.

Students attended OAWAC's program, "The Great Firewall: How China's Digital Strategy Wins" featuring Jason Gainous on March 28, 2019.