2026
Odessa College to Close in Observance of Independence Day and America250 Celebration
Odessa College, the Odessa College Children’s Center, and the college's extension centers in Andrews, Pecos, Monahans, and Seminole will be closed during the holiday. College offices and facilities at these locations will resume normal business operations at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, July 6. The Odessa College Sports Center will observe a modified holiday schedule.
Odessa College Names Permian Basin Native Bryce Waters As Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach
Odessa College announced today the hiring of Bryce Waters as the new permanent Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach, bringing home a familiar face whose journey reflects the college’s commitment to developing talent from the classroom to the course. Beginning in February of 2026, Waters began working with the team as the interim head coach, leading the teams to second and third place wins at the national tournament, including the women’s individual champion.
Odessa College Strengthens Commitment To Learner Success Through Quality Matters Membership
Quality Matters membership provides Odessa College with access to a comprehensive, research-supported quality assurance process to design and develop accessible, engaging online courses. Additional tools and resources allow Odessa College to evaluate course and program design to ensure that the needs of today’s online learners are being met. QM’s professional development opportunities provide faculty and staff with a pathway to develop and strengthen key online design and delivery skills.
Odessa College Honored with 2026 Blackboard Catalyst Award
Odessa College has been recognized as a winner of the 2026 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Training & Professional Development, honoring the institution's leadership in advancing innovative, impactful, and student-centered educational experiences through technology.
Odessa College, Extension Centers closed for Juneteenth holiday
Odessa College and its extension centers in Andrews, Monahans, and Pecos, and the Odessa College Children’s Center will be closed on Thursday, June 18 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday and will reopen for business on Monday, June 22 at 7:30 a.m.