Owens Community College

160+ Career-focused Programs. 6x National Athletic Champion. Your Community College. #owenscc

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Today marks @OwensPresident 5th anniversary at #owenscc
During her tenure, Owens has expanded student support, launched its first bachelor’s degree program, strengthened regional partnerships and achieved six consecutive semesters of enrollment growth.
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Strong communities are built through strong partnerships.

This Conversations podcast compilation revisits insightful discussions with regional leaders from business, education, philanthropy and local government who are helping shape northwest Ohio.

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Owens Community College has sworn in Jennifer Emptage as its new Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety and Security. Welcome, Chief Emptage!
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After more than 50 years of serving generations of healthcare students, Health Technologies Hall and Bicentennial Hall will make way. #owenscc has received a state loan to support the demolition of the vacant buildings and ensure campus sustainability.

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Five years ago, Dr. Dione D. Somerville became president of #owenscc. In this #ConversationsPodcast episode, 13abc Anchor Kristian Brown interviews Dr. Somerville about leadership, student success, workforce development and what's ahead for Owens.

Listen: https://t.co/Yrwb1o2MIO

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What has Owens taught Dr. Dione D. Somerville during her first five years as president?

Read her reflections on student success, institutional growth and the future of #owenscc.

https://t.co/eQO7kGNrqS

#OwensCommunityCollege #StudentSuccess #HigherEd #NorthwestOhio

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New Conversations Episode!

As our anniversary celebration concludes, hear reflections from alumni, faculty, college leaders and community partners in a special 60th Anniversary podcast episode focused on the Owens story and the future ahead.

Listen now: https://t.co/1KJQ2ut8Rq

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📚 This week at Owens: Author Marian Schembari visits campus for book discussions, signings and a writing workshop as part of The BIG Read (April 21-22). Bookmarks — including a copy of her book — will be available at both events. Details: https://t.co/0vXdI3SUN0

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🎙️ New Conversations episode!

Dr. Dione D. Somerville, @OwensPresident talks with @sylvaniaschools Superintendent Dr. Veronica Motley about her 35+ year career, student success and preparing for the future.

🎧 Listen: https://t.co/1KJQ2ut8Rq

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The Owens Police Training Academy has earned the STAR Program designation from the @OhioAG — recognizing programs that exceed state standards for officer preparation. Owens is one of only 25 Ohio academies to hold this honor. 🌟

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Owens Foundation is proud to welcome two outstanding new Board members — Carol Anderson and Elias Hajjar! Carol's HR leadership and Elias's entrepreneurial experience will strengthen our mission of expanding access and opportunity for #owenscc students.

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Your college journey starts in ONE day. 🎓

Join us for One Day Registration!

📅 March 23 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

📍 College Hall, Toledo Campus

Meet advisors, register for classes & attend orientation — all in one visit. Summer semester starts May 18!

👉 https://t.co/7ZecMcgBTU

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📻 10 years ago, OCCR was one laptop and a big idea. Today, it's a full #owenscc Student Media Center powering experiential learning across broadcast, music and media. A decade of growth — and counting.

Read more at the link: https://t.co/oBE6gCU9iW

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🎙️ NEW episode of "Conversations" is here! #owenscc @OwensPresident welcomes Vince DiPofi, PE, CEO of @ssoegroup, to talk leadership, STEM, AI in engineering and his deep roots in Toledo.
🎧 Stream it now on Apple, Spotify, iHeart & more! 🔗 https://t.co/1KJQ2ut8Rq

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BIG congrats to Grace Gilsdorf, who is graduating high school from @AllThingsBluSF …
with an associate degree in Environmental Science from #owenscc, completely FREE
through College Credit Plus!

Read about her journey: https://t.co/EhRKkpOkjT

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🏀 Texas, here we come! 🤠

🏀 Texas bound! For the 4th time in 5 years, @owensexpress is headed to the NJCAA Division III National Tournament. #owenscc is the 7-seed and we've got something to prove. 🔥 Game 1: Wednesday, March 11 at 5 p.m. ET. #RideTheTrain 🤠

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Huge shoutout to #owenscc photography professor Ruth Foote for being named one of three Merit Award recipients by The Arts Comission of Toledo (@ArtsCommission)! 🎉 Her creativity and dedication to students keep our campus shining. 📸

LINK TO STORY: https://t.co/DTDuxg9IFl

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Creating “first hello” moments for families 💛

#owenscc grad Amanda Yohnke now owns First Hello Ultrasound Studio in Maumee, where she helps parents experience unforgettable 3D/4D ultrasound memories.

Compassion in action. Alumni impact.

Read more: 👉 https://t.co/KJoo0iMPUl

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Dream big, plan bigger. Join us for a fun, hands-on Make & Take Vision Board session on Wednesday, March 4 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in the College Hall lounge. Create a visual roadmap for the year ahead, with all supplies provided. Click to RSVP and invite a friend!

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The #owenscc Board of Trustees elected Mike Bridenbaker as chair and Mary Beth Hammond as vice chair for the upcoming year.

Read about their leadership and experience: https://t.co/R15mSrteGS