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Odessa College Opens Call to Artists to Reimagine Iconic Jackrabbit Statue

Odessa College is now accepting artist submissions for the redesign and repainting of the college’s well-known 6-foot Jackrabbit statue, located at the corner of Andrews Highway and 23rd Street. This public art opportunity invites artists to reimagine the statue in a way that reflects the spirit of...

Odessa College Welcomes ACEN for RN to BSN Accreditation Site Visit – Community Invited to Participate

Odessa College is preparing for the next important step in the launch of our RN to BSN program: initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). As part of the process, ACEN will conduct a site visit to review the program — and the College is inviting the community...

Graphic titled “Odessa College Orientation Schedule – Summer 2026” on a blue background listing six New Student Orientation sessions. Dates and times include: June 9 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. for all students, June 25 from 12–5 p.m. for Wrangler Promise students, July 15 from 5–9 p.m. for all students, July 30 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. for Wrangler Promise students, August 8 from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. for all students with an additional Super Saturday option from 12–5 p.m., and August 11 from 12–5 p.m. for all students.

Odessa College Announces Summer 2026 New Student Orientation Dates

May 21, 2026

Odessa College is hosting multiple New Student Orientation sessions throughout Summer 2026 to help incoming students prepare for their first semester. Orientation is free and mandatory for all first-time students and provides important information about campus resources, schedules, student support services, and college life.

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Odessa College Announces Memorial Day 2026 Holiday Hours

May 21, 2026

Odessa College will observe Memorial Day with campus closures across all locations Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25. The closure includes the main campus in Odessa as well as extension centers in Andrews, Monahans, Pecos, and Seminole.

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Odessa College Pecos Center to host Annual Champions Luncheon

May 8, 2026

The Odessa College Pecos Center will host its Annual Champions Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Reeves County Civic Center. The event celebrates the achievements of local students while highlighting the impact of scholarships that support their educational journeys.