Guided Study Sessions: A Tool for Accelerated Student Success 

There are numerous resources at Tulsa Community College (TCC) available at students’ disposal for their success, and the best part is that they come at no extra cost. One great resource offered through Student Success Services is group study sessions.  In a conversation with Douglas Allen, lead academic success coach, he says, “I want students to realize that they have help here and talk about how to…

Reporter’s Notebook, Part II: The World Celebrates Art Deco’s 100th Anniversary, What About Tulsa? 

In the previous article on Art Deco, I was diving into the depths of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the sophisticated art style. Those events have spread from Europe to North America, where Art Deco was a dominating trend in the 1920s-1960s.  Tulsa has a lot to offer art admirers interested in Art Deco. One…

Review: “Ragtime” in Greenwood: Echoes of a Dream Deferred  

“Ragtime: The Musical,” based on the novel “Ragtime” by Terrence McNally, debuted at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center (TPAC) from Aug. 8–24. The production marked TPAC’s second self-produced show since “Fiddler on the Roof” in 2024.  Set in the turbulent melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York City, “Ragtime” intertwines three distinctly American stories: that of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and…

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…

The WATT Festival Showcases Original Student-Written Productions, Dec. 5-7

Tulsa Community College Theatre announces The WATT Festival, a celebration of original student-written works in the Studio Theatre at the VanTrease Performing Arts Center at the Southeast Campus, 10300 E. 81st St., Dec. 5-7. Admission is free and open to the public. The WATT Festival, an acronym for Writers Alternative Trail Theatre, is an annual festival…

FC Tulsa Hosts USL Championship Finals – What You Need to Know 

FC Tulsa will be facing Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at the ONEOK Field in Tulsa, Okla. on Sat., Nov. 22 at 11 a.m., gates open at 9:30 a.m.  Both teams, as the Western and Eastern Champions, respectively, will go head-to-head to claim its first USL national title.   Follow along to prepare for this historical game.  Plan Ahead, Arrive Early  Parking: Be there early, not only so you can get a good seat, but also…

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…

TCC Theatre to Feature “The Bald Soprano” and “The Chairs,” Nov. 13-16

The Tulsa Community College (TCC) Theatre Department invites college students and the community to its upcoming productions of Eugène Ionesco’s absurdist classics “The Bald Soprano” and “The Chairs” to be presented in November. The fall plays will be shown Nov. 13-16 in the PACE Studio Theatre on the TCC SE campus, 10300 E. 81st St….

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…

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…