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 […]
A Journey of Leadership and Growth from TCC Student Ethan Clegg
Tulsa Community College fosters a close-knit community of aspiring leaders and innovators, providing various programs to support student development. One such program is the New Student Orientation (NSO) Leader Program, a summer opportunity that has inspired and shaped many students. Among them is Ethan Clegg, a Tulsa Community College Foundation Scholarship recipient and NSO leader, […]
Employee Profile: Jeri Mann, Student Life Specialist, Dedicates More Than 40 Years to Tulsa Community College
First and last name: Jeri Mann What is your current title at Tulsa Community College? I am a Student Life Specialist at our Southeast Campus. When did you start to work at TCC? What were your responsibilities at TCC at that time? Did TCC have a different name back then? I’ve worked for over 40 […]
Student Profile: TCC’s English Major, Gabby Pilkington, Reads Up to 300 Books Yearly
What is your major at Tulsa Community College? I’m an English major. When did you start studying at TCC, and when will you graduate? I begin studying at TCC in the fall semester of 2023 and plan to transfer to a university after the spring semester to pursue my English degree. What obstacles have stood […]
How LAMIK Beauty Is Redefining Beauty Standards
With the growth of makeup and the skincare industry, it has become increasingly difficult for women to find the right product that not only matches their skin tone—whether they have dry skin, oily skin, or a combination—but also offers an inclusive range of shades. This is especially true for women of color. The steps toward […]
Discovering Student Organizations at TCC: Psi Beta and Psychology Club
While college might be stressful for some students, it is also an excellent experience and opportunity to interact with others and form new connections. The Office of Student Life at Tulsa Community College highly embraces community and campus involvement in order to enhance and deliver the best college experience for students at TCC. Many student […]
Actor Jay Ellis Reflects on His Journey with the Release of His New Book
Editor’s Note: Actor and author Jay Ellis was interviewed by the TCC Connection’s Semhar Asfaha prior to his visit to Tulsa to promote his book, “Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?” Growing up as an only child with parents who worked long hours, Jay Ellis learned early on he needed to find […]
Conservationist and Educator Shares His Vision for the Environment
Part 3 of Global Minds Series Features Dr. Fabricio Camacho-Céspedes, an Expert in Agroforestry and Natural Sciences Editor’s Note: Previous speakers in the Global Minds Series included Dr. Kendra Reynolds from Northern Ireland on anti-fairy tales and Dr. Martin Jirušek from the Czech Republic on energy geopolitics. Dr. Fabricio Camacho-Céspedes is a professor of Agroforestry […]
Review: Comedian Casey Rocket Runs the House
Casey Rocket was nothing short of a fourth quarter comeback with seconds on the clock. Quick, poised and “in the pocket” during his sets recently at the Blue Whale Comedy Festival. The nationally renowned comedian walked out on the stage doing his famous crab walk before gracing the people at a sold-out show in Bob’s […]
International Speaker Addresses Topics on Anti-Fairy Tales
Part 2 of the Global Minds Series Features an Exclusive Interview with Dr. Kendra Reynolds, a Specialist in Anti-Tales and an Independent Scholar from Northern Ireland In an interview with the TCC Connection, Dr. Kendra Reynolds, an independent scholar and anti-tales expert who works for libraries in Northern Ireland, shared details about her study and […]