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Students Customize Electric Guitars, Inspired by Investment from Rock Band
91Ó°ÊÓ Engineering Technology students are designing and assembling custom electric guitars in the College’s Fab Lab, combining creativity with technical skills. Inspired by the Metallica Scholars Initiative, the project encourages hands-on learning and innovation.
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Student Artist Captures Sense of Community with Holiday Card Design
91Ó°ÊÓ student Scout Haggard won the College’s holiday card contest with a painting of 91Ó°ÊÓ’s Southeast Campus in a snowy scene. Haggard says she was inspired by the warmth and sense of community she feels on campus.
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91Ó°ÊÓ Welcomes New Members to President’s Cabinet
91Ó°ÊÓ welcomes Dr. Matthew Olsen as Chief Human Resources Officer and John Price as Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel to the President's Cabinet. Both leaders bring extensive experience and strategic insight to the College and support 91Ó°ÊÓ’s mission of accessible, quality education for the Tulsa community.
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91Ó°ÊÓ Hosts Inaugural Manufacturing Day
91Ó°ÊÓ hosted its first-ever Manufacturing Day at the Northeast Campus, bringing dozens of Tulsa Public Schools students together on Oct. 3 and 4. Over the course of two days, students engaged in hands-on activities giving them valuable exposure to the practical skills needed in engineering and manufacturing careers.
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91Ó°ÊÓ One of First in Nation to Join FAA’s Enhanced Air Traffic Training Program
91Ó°ÊÓ has signed an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration to become one of the nation’s first schools in the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI), part of a strategic effort to address the national shortage of air traffic controllers.
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From First-Generation College Student to Award-Winning Educator
As a first-generation college student, Assistant Professor of English Wendy Eddy knows what it’s like to juggle a family while working towards a degree. She and her husband started taking classes in 1990 at what was then Tulsa Junior College (now 91Ó°ÊÓ).
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91Ó°ÊÓ Sees Impressive Enrollment Growth for Fall 2024
91Ó°ÊÓ is celebrating an increase of 7.9% in overall enrollment for Fall 2024, marking an additional 1,131 students and 10,800 credit hours compared to Fall 2023. This growth highlights the increasing demand for accessible and affordable higher education in the region.
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Early Fascination with Technology Leads to Career in Cybersecurity
Growing up as the child of a single mother who is deaf, Daniel Smith faced numerous challenges. However, these experiences instilled in him a determination to follow his dreams. "Life was a challenge...
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Transforming Complex Psychological Concepts into Dynamic Learning
Through experiential learning and real-world applications, Dr. Alicia MacKay makes complex psychological concepts more accessible and engaging for students. Her journey from the research field to higher education underscores her dedication to fostering a dynamic learning environment.
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91Ó°ÊÓ's Center for Creativity Marks 10 Years of 'I Can't' Workshops
91Ó°ÊÓ is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its “I Can’t" Workshops series this Fall. These free, hands-on workshops have been helping Tulsans learn new skills and gain confidence since 2014.
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