By day, Rachel E. Gusman is in the courtroom, standing firm for clients in cases that often determine the course of their lives. By evening, she is serving Tulsa’s most vulnerable, feeding the hungry, advocating for children in need, and ensuring that justice extends beyond the walls of a courthouse. For Gusman, law is not…
Tourism is a budding industry in Tulsa. After being officially named the Capital of Route 66 on July 1, 2024, an influx of both national and international tourists has been seeking to experience what Tulsa has to offer. In an interview with the Visitors Center’s Kenny Smith and Jonathan Huskey, TCC Connection explores the dynamics…
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….
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
