At OCCC, English professor and screenwriter Kelly Cochran-Yzquierdo is doing more than teaching – she is telling stories that reflect identity, history and human connection. With over two decades of...

OCCC recently celebrated the achievements and dedication of its faculty and staff during the Academic Affairs Faculty and Staff Recognition Luncheon, an event that highlighted both individual excellence...

Chloe Elimam, a professor of digital media design at OCCC, recently illustrated a children’s book called “The Special Lady.” The book was written by Tyson Bell and published by Watersprings Publishing. Elimam...

“I am grateful, and I think OCCC has the best faculty who inspire us in class and outside of class daily.” – WLCC Coordinator Chiaki Troutman   Have you ever heard of the World Languages...

OCCC Chair of Mathematics Chris Oehrlein has been recognized at the national level for his dedication to teaching and student success. Oehrlein recently received the 2025 Teaching Excellence Award from...

Editor’s Note: Founding Pioneer Staff Advisor Sue Hinton reflected back on her long tenure with the newspaper when she visited the newsroom during the recent open house that The Pioneer hosted in recognition...

During the recent convocation ceremony at OCCC, gratitude took center stage, as several of the college’s employees – all of them dedicated, hard-working leaders – walked away with special awards...

Kelly Cochran-Yzquierdo, a new English professor at OCCC, has earned recognition for her work as a screenwriter, including winning Best Drama Original Screenplay at the Richmond International Film Festival...

This summer, OCCC officially named Dr. Jennifer Fike as the new dean of the Arts, English and Humanities Division, marking an exciting new chapter for the college and the popular English professor alike....