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Odessa College Names Permian Basin Native Bryce Waters As Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach

Jun 25, 2026

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.

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Odessa College Strengthens Commitment To Learner Success Through Quality Matters Membership

Jun 25, 2026

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.

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Odessa College Honored with 2026 Blackboard Catalyst Award

Jun 24, 2026

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.

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Odessa College, Extension Centers closed for Juneteenth holiday

Jun 17, 2026

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.

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.