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February 09, 2026 by Krista Camp

Mental Health & Wellness Week March 2-6: Caring for Ourselves, Supporting Each Other

Mental Health & Wellness Week March 2-6: Caring for Ourselves, Supporting Each Other

At OCTC we believe that learning and working thrive best when our people do too. Mental Health & Wellness Week is a time to pause, reflect, and recommit—to ourselves and to one another.

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January 09, 2026 by Becky Barnhart

No Resolutions, But a Refresh Starting 2026

No Resolutions, But a Refresh Starting 2026

No “New Year, New Me” Proclamation for 2026, thank you very much! Even so, I still feel a little pressure at the beginning of a new year to make a big change. Do I need to make resolutions? And if so, do they need to make sense and be attainable or can I create ridiculous goals that are humorous?

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December 05, 2025 by Bernie Hale

It's Never Too Late: Going Back to College as a Busy Working Parent

It's Never Too Late: Going Back to College as a Busy Working Parent

Are you a working parent who's been dreaming about going back to school, but worried it just won't fit into your jam-packed life? At Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC), we understand the unique challenges adult learners face. That's why we've designed our programs to be as flexible and affordable as possible.

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