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OCtech Joins Metallica Scholars Initiative

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is proud to announce its selection as one of 15 nationwide recipients to join Year 7 of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by a generous $75,000 grant aimed at enhancing persistence and retention in its nursing programs, this grant will provide scholarships and support services ...

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OCtech Summer Graduation is July 31

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College will hold its summer 2025 graduation ceremonies Thursday, July 31, on campus in Roquemore Auditorium. The 1 p.m. ceremony will honor the college’s Nursing and Health Career graduates. Graduates of Arts and Science, Business, Education, Computer Technology, Criminal Justice, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology programs will be ...

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OCtech Names Spring 2025 Honor Students

The following individuals have been named honor students for the spring 2025 academic term at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College: President’s List (full-time) Anderson: Kirsten Crowe Bamberg: Taylor Collins Barnwell: Charles Davis Bowman: Tamirra Fogle, Makaylin Phillips, Destiny Sellers Branchville: Braydan Joye, Chandler Looper, Mason McCormack Cameron: Matthew Barron Charleston: Haley Keen ...

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OCtech launches new Drone Technology program

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College has partnered with AINautics to offer cutting-edge Drone Technology training that incorporates the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in various industries. A special launch event will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24, beside the Anne S. Crook Transportation and Logistics Center at the ...

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Home and Garden Symposium Shines Light on Local Talent

Refreshing gardens and celebrating color will be the talk of the day at this year’s Home and Garden Symposium. The event – which raises funds for the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Foundation – is set for Tuesday, May 13, on campus in Roquemore Auditorium. The day begins with a catered brunch ...

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OCtech Spring Graduation is May 6

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College will hold its spring 2025 graduation ceremony at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center on the campus of South Carolina State University. This year’s speaker is Dr. Melissa Knight, interim associate dean of nursing at Claflin University. She leads the university’s fully online RN ...

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Sabalis Joins OCtech Area Commission

Gov. Henry McMaster has appointed Ray Sabalis to the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Area Commission. “We are pleased to welcome Ray to the commission and look forward to working with her,” Area Commission Chair Landy Weathers said at the governing body’s March meeting. Sabalis is a South Carolina native who graduated ...

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Pictured are OCtech's 2025 Educators of the Year Renee Bussey, Laney Cornelius and Stephanie Phillips.

OCtech Announces 2025 Educators of the Year

Three faculty and staff members have been honored as Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College’s Educators of the Year and will be recognized during the South Carolina Technical Education Association’s annual conference Feb. 20-22 in Myrtle Beach. Nursing and health science coordinator Renee Bussey is the outstanding staff honoree, building and grounds supervisor ...

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OCtech President Dr. Walt Tobin, center left, joins PTC President Dr. Hope Rivers and ATC President Dr. Forest Mahan cut the ribbon for the new mobile Advanced Manufacturing Labs.

OCtech one of three S.C. technical colleges to take training on the road with new mobile labs

Leaders of three of the state’s technical colleges took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 3 for a trio of mobile advanced manufacturing labs that will bring critical workforce training resources to rural areas across South Carolina. The event at Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood was the result of a ...

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OCtech Announces Honor Students for 2024 Fall Semester

The following individuals have been named honor students for the fall 2024 academic term at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College: President’s List (full-time)Anderson: Kirsten Crowe   Bamberg: Taylor Collins, Donna McAlhany, Brant Mitchell, Christopher PetersonBarnwell: Charles Davis, Carrie HuttoBowman: Tamirra Fogle, Makaylin Phillips, Destiny Sellers, Madison SteeleBranchville: Anna Berry, Malayna HolderCameron: Preston Bryant, Christopher ...

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