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Graduate Spotlight: Joel Alvidrez Turns Ambition into Accomplishment
Being on the Odessa College campus gave Joel a chance to explore new interests and find places where he felt at home. One of those places was the Fab Lab. He discovered it during his first year at OCA, and it immediately sparked something in him. “There I could make things that I wanted to create,” he said. “Using the equipment in the Fab Lab allowed me to do more with my creative and artistic skills and to make my designs.”
Graduate Spotlight: Jeanette Martinez Balances Life and Success with Determination
In Spring 2024, she completed her Associate of General Studies. In Fall 2024, she added an Associate in Entrepreneurship. And now, in Spring 2025, she graduates with her ExxonMobil Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship from Odessa College.
Graduate Spotlight: Carter Hunt Pursues Excellence with Purpose
Carter earned an Associate of Arts in Psychology, then returned to pursue a second degree—this time in Substance Abuse Counseling. Next weekend, he will walk the graduation stage with that degree. His practicum at a local rehab facility confirmed what had been stirring in his heart for years.
Graduate Spotlight: Aubree Lara Follows Her Passion to Success
Aubree Lara has always had a talent for styling hair — even if her earliest clients were dolls who occasionally ended up with uneven trims. That childhood pastime has blossomed into a promising career, as the Permian High School senior prepares to graduate from Odessa College with an associate degree in Cosmetology — nearly two weeks before she walks the stage at her own high school graduation.
Graduate Spotlight: Rens Tellekamp Expands Opportunities Through Education
Now, as she graduates from Odessa College, Rens looks back on the last two years as the best of her life. A powerhouse on the field and a ray of sunshine across campus, she’s become one of the top softball players in the nation—known not just for her athletic talent, but for her boundless energy, tireless dedication, and infectious positivity.