February 24, 2026

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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…

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Semhar Asfaha010 mins

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…

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Camila Abdusattorova010 mins

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,…

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Semhar Asfaha012 mins

Learn the Market: Revived Investment Club     Offers TCC Students Financial Skills  

Adrian Carrillo, the newly elected president of the Investment Club and a TCC student majoring in business administration, understands the desire to learn about investing firsthand.  Inspired by his own journey into portfolio management, Carrillo has accomplished the revival of the TCC Investment Club. With guidance from faculty adviser Tony O’Connor, the club, originally established…

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Chrys Melissinos04 mins

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…

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Tatyana Nyborg07 mins

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…

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Tatyana Nyborg014 mins

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…

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Camila Abdusattorova06 mins

Everything You Need to Know About Leadership Opportunities at TCC 

The Tulsa Community College Foundation consistently seeks ways to provide opportunities beyond financial incentives, offering educational and leadership training to help students grow both academically and personally.   Two such initiatives are the TrueBlue Lead (TBL) and Peer Health Education (PHE) scholarship programs, which provide engagement opportunities for current and prospective students. These scholarships award up…

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Semhar Asfaha07 mins