2025 Spring
Graduate Spotlight: Yaribel Garcia Builds a Brighter Future Through Education
Her journey hasn’t been easy, but it’s been marked by determination, grit, and hope. “I’ve learned that sometimes the unknown has more to offer than the comfort of what we leave behind,” Yaribel reflected. “This degree is just the beginning.”
Graduate Spotlight: Maggie and Georgia Comstock Achieve Success Together
For sisters Maggie and Georgia Comstock, graduation this year is more than a ceremony — it's the celebration of a shared dream realized through very different paths. Both are completing the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program and preparing to enter the next chapter of their careers in healthcare, fueled by personal experiences, hard work, and a deep desire to care for others.
Graduate Spotlight: Joel Alvidrez Turns Ambition into Accomplishment
Being on the Odessa College campus gave Joel a chance to explore new interests and find places where he felt at home. One of those places was the Fab Lab. He discovered it during his first year at OCA, and it immediately sparked something in him. “There I could make things that I wanted to create,” he said. “Using the equipment in the Fab Lab allowed me to do more with my creative and artistic skills and to make my designs.”
Graduate Spotlight: Jeanette Martinez Balances Life and Success with Determination
In Spring 2024, she completed her Associate of General Studies. In Fall 2024, she added an Associate in Entrepreneurship. And now, in Spring 2025, she graduates with her ExxonMobil Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship from Odessa College.
Graduate Spotlight: Carter Hunt Pursues Excellence with Purpose
Carter earned an Associate of Arts in Psychology, then returned to pursue a second degree—this time in Substance Abuse Counseling. Next weekend, he will walk the graduation stage with that degree. His practicum at a local rehab facility confirmed what had been stirring in his heart for years.