News and Announcements Archives
Odessa College Announces Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies and Graduation Week Celebration
Odessa College will honor the Spring 2026 graduating class with a full week of commencement ceremonies from May 4–9, 2026, at the Odessa College Sports Center, celebrating students from dual credit, bachelor’s degree programs, continuing education, GED completers, associate degrees, and certificate programs. Graduates can pick up caps and gowns April 27–30 at designated campus locations, and guests are invited to join in celebrating this milestone achievement.
Odessa College Theatre Ignites The Globe with A Soldier’s Tale — A Bold, Rock-Fueled Reimagining Opens This Weekend
The stage is set, the music is loud, and the story is timeless. Odessa College Theatre invites the community to experience A Soldier’s Tale (2026), a thrilling new interpretation of the classic work by Igor Stravinsky, conceived and directed by Aaron Ganz. With only two public performances, Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 at 6 p.m. in The Globe Theatre, this limited-run production promises to be one of the most inventive theatrical events of the season.
OC to close for Good Friday and Easter Holiday
Odessa College’s main campus, the bookstore, extension centers, Sports Center, and the Children’s Center will close Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5 in observance of Good Friday and the Easter holiday.
Odessa College Only College in Texas to Pilot National Initiative Focused on Bachelor’s Degree Program Quality
Odessa College announced that it has been chosen as the only institution in Texas to serve as a lead college for the Community College Baccalaureate Association’s (CCBA) Quality Framework for Community College Baccalaureate Programs. This distinction reflects the college’s long-standing commitment to academic excellence and its reputation for offering strong, workforce-relevant bachelor’s degree programs.
Texas Mutual Awards $100K to Odessa College Safety Institute
Texas Mutual Insurance Company—the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance—is awarding a $100,000 grant to Odessa College to continue funding the college’s safety institute, which provides workplace safety courses for employers, employees and the general public