By CHRISTOPHER HUFF The Times and Democrat “Make a difference everywhere you go,” Dr. Cerrissa Hugie told Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College’s graduates on Tuesday evening. Hundreds of students received associate’s degrees, diplomas or certificates during the spring ceremony, held at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center on the campus of South Carolina State University. ...
The Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Associate Degree Nursing program held its annual pinning ceremony Monday, May 13, at First Baptist Church of Orangeburg. During the ceremony, 51 registered nursing graduates received their pins. The keynote speaker was Gayle Bishop, retiring adjunct nursing instructor at the college. She applauded the graduates’ perseverance ...
The following individuals have been named honor students for the spring 2019 academic term at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College: President’s List (full-time) Bamberg: Jonathan Sweatman Barnwell: Rodney Chavis Bowman: Tommy Garrick, Tre’shawn Shuler Branchville: Harold Williams Columbia: Sabrina Slone Cope: Cheyane Gibson Cordova: Destiny Antley, Caelin Felkel, Carly Jackson Denmark: Alyssa ...
Dr. Cerrissa Hugie, a 2014 graduate of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College’s Practical Nursing program, will serve as keynote speaker at the college’s spring graduation. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center on the campus of South Carolina State University. Hugie – a former ...
Ali Rosen loves a good potluck. “It’s very rare that I’ll go over to somebody’s house and won’t ask, ‘What I can bring?’” the Charleston native said. “I love the idea of bringing people together and having everybody contribute. It just makes meals easier and more fun for everyone.” Rosen ...
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College has been ranked among the Best Online Community Colleges in South Carolina. OCtech is third among eight of the state’s technical colleges on the list. SR Education Group ranked the colleges based on retention and graduation rates, percentage of online enrollment and the number of online associate ...
Showcase the best and the brightest from your very own yard at the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Foundation’s Home and Garden Symposium Flower Show on Wednesday, May 8. The flower show features nine categories celebrating the beauty of nature – specimen plants and houseplants; bulbs and rhizomes; roses; herbs and other ...
Acclaimed horticulturist Tony Avent doesn’t come from a long line of gardening geniuses. He’s just always had a natural affinity for plants. “Growing up, I spent all of my time in the woods,” he said. “I was very interested in native wild flowers. I used to make and sell terrariums ...
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College’s Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs-old-old-old-old are once again ranked among the best in South Carolina, according to websites dedicated to the professions. OCtech’s ADN program is ranked fourth out of 30 registered nursing programs-old-old-old-old in the state by RegisteredNursing.org, while the PN program is ranked ...
Train for jobs in expanding industries or upgrade your skills. Jump-start your four-year degree. Whether you’re a junior in high school or have been in the workforce for decades, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College offers many ways to help you realize your full potential.
