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Lessons from the Firehouse: A Firefighter’s Passion for Teaching 

Osha Davis will be featured in a soon-to-be-released documentary titled “Fighting More Than Fires,” which will showcase the living history of Black firefighters in Tulsa. (Photo provided by Keith Daniels)  Tulsa, Okla., boasts a sprawling diverse community of all backgrounds, cultures, and so much rich history, and Tulsa Community College (TCC) is no exception.   The campus, whether it be Metro, Northeast, Southeast, or West Campus, boasts a unique local, out-of-state student and teacher body comprised of theatre actors, artists, entrepreneurs, lawyers, doctors, and people who work in self-sacrificing public service. Osha Davis is one example of a unique individual. He is…

Quentin Wright016 mins

Lessons from the Firehouse: A Firefighter’s Passion for Teaching

2 weeks ago2 days ago

Art Deco Fest Comes to Tulsa

Tulsa Community College (TCC) Connection invites the public to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Art Deco. The TCC Art Deco Fest is a bright start to the winter holiday season.  The Art Deco Fest will be held at the TCC Metro Campus Student Life Commons area, Room MCSU234, 909 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, on Dec. 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Tatyana Nyborg, editor at the TCC…

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4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

Campus Connect Highlights Resources, Advice for New and Continuing TCC Students

Jennifer Champion, health promotion coordinator at the Wellness Services office, holds trivia entries during Campus Connect. Door prizes included a drawing for a free T-shirt. (Photo by MJ Nyamdavaa) Tulsa Community College hosted its fall Campus Connect event at the Northeast Campus on Aug. 26. The program brought students face-to-face with departments and community partners offering resources to help them succeed. The annual event, organized by Student Life and Wellness Services, featured tables…

Mj Nyamdavaa08 mins

Campus Connect Highlights Resources, Advice for New and Continuing TCC Students

1 month ago1 month ago

Fuel the Future: A College-Wide Food Drive Initiative at Tulsa Community College

The Tulsa Community College (TCC) Student Life operates a Fuel Pantry at each campus where enrolled students can access food and hygiene products free of charge. It has been an indispensable resource to countless students over the years. However, in an unexpected turn of events, the supply began to deplete slowly. This did not go…

Miriam Nantumbwe07 mins

Fuel the Future: A College-Wide Food Drive Initiative at Tulsa Community College

3 months ago2 months ago

Theatre Department Holds Auditions for ‘Heathers: The Musical’

Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus, 10300 E. 81st St., will hold open auditions for “Heathers: The Musical” on Aug. 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. This dark comedic rock musical, based on the cult 1989 film, follows high schooler Veronica Sawyer (played by guest artist, Sophia Krist) as she navigates the social battlefield of Westerburg High….

TCC Theatre Department02 mins

Theatre Department Holds Auditions for ‘Heathers: The Musical’

4 months ago4 months ago

McQuarters Shares His Passion For Higher Education

Tulsa Community College hosts various student orientation sessions across the summer to acclimate incoming and prospective students to the TCC community and available resources. Behind these sessions is Nash McQuarters. He is the new student orientation coordinator. He has an evidently deep passion for higher education that has led him to pursue his current position….

Miriam Nantumbwe013 mins

McQuarters Shares His Passion For Higher Education

5 months ago5 months ago

Echoes of the World Visit Oklahoma’s Capitol: Celebrating International Recognition Day

Global Oklahoma serves as a vital connector in expanding Oklahoma’s international reach, uniting leaders from business, education, and diplomacy to promote global understanding. On February 2025 on International Recognition Day, a group of international students visited the state’s capitol to build relationships with and interact in a question-and-answer dialogue with legislators. Through strategic partnerships and…

Semhar Asfaha010 mins

Echoes of the World Visit Oklahoma’s Capitol: Celebrating International Recognition Day

6 months ago6 months ago

International Scholar Addresses Topics on Empowering Women Through Research

Dr. Claudia Prado-Meza, a scholar specializing in gender, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development, participated in Tulsa Community College’s International Scholar Series. Her research explores how gender, context, and community intersect in shaping women’s business experiences, particularly in Mexico and Latin America. In an interview with the TCC Connection, Dr. Prado-Meza, a professor of economics at the…

Camila Abdusattorova010 mins

International Scholar Addresses Topics on Empowering Women Through Research

6 months ago6 months ago

The Goose is Loose: TCC Reveals New Mascot

Tulsa Community College, the state’s largest two-year college, has revealed its first-ever mascot. The TCC mascot design process featured three distinct options: the Goose, the Wolf, and BLU (Bigfoot or Sasquatch). Over the past two weeks, nearly 2,000 students, employees, and alumni cast their votes. In the end, there could only be one choice for…

Ethan Gray04 mins

The Goose is Loose: TCC Reveals New Mascot

7 months ago7 months ago

TCC Students Were Treated with Free Popcorn, Coffee, and Tea Collegewide  

On Feb. 27, Tulsa Community College (TCC) organized an event to distribute a calendar of events for March 2025. Free popcorn, coffee, and tea were offered to students at all campuses.   Tatyana Nyborg, editor for the TCC Connection, captured the essence of the snack and drink giveaway event at two campuses.  

Tatyana Nyborg02 mins