News and Announcements Archives

Odessa College Opens Applications for Physical Therapist Assistant Program – Class of 2027
OC is now accepting applications for the PTA Program for the Class of 2027. Students interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy are encouraged to apply before the March 31, 2025, deadline.

Odessa College NIRA Wrangler Rodeo returns this weekend
The OC NIRA Wrangler Rodeo will be held at the Ector County Coliseum from Feb. 27 - March 1. The event will feature exciting rodeo competitions, including bull riding, barrel racing, and more. Performances start at 7 PM each evening.

Measles Awareness and Prevention
Odessa College is taking proactive steps to protect the campus community amid a measles outbreak in West Texas. Students and staff are encouraged to check their vaccination status, monitor for symptoms, and practice good hygiene to help prevent the spread.

Odessa College Named 2025 Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream
Odessa College today announced that it has been designated a Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as hubs of learning, credentialing, and economic mobility in their communities.

Odessa College Celebrates Sonny Alaniz as a 2025 DREAM Scholar
Odessa College is proud to announce that our very own Sonny Alaniz has been selected as a 2025 DREAM Scholar by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization dedicated to advancing community colleges as centers of learning, credentialing, and economic mobility. Sonny is one of only eight students from ATD Network colleges across the nation—and beyond—who have been recognized for their leadership, resilience, and commitment to student success.