“Art is the whole reason I’m here,” Amelia Sollenbarger declared as she sat proudly poised in all semblance of passion and aptitude one would expect from the editor of the fifty-third edition of Chinook – the annually anticipated literary magazine. …

Thanks to the funds provided through the AIM Grant, Otero College was able to purchase life-sized human limbs for muscle and bone studies. These incredible, biologically accurate models give Otero College Anatomy and Physiology students the opportunity to examine, study, …

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program at Otero held a pinning ceremony for its 10th graduating class on Monday, December 9, 2024, in the Rizzuto Banquet Room at Otero College.  Five graduates were pinned.  Students completed the Associates of Applied …

Announced by means of a personal letter to Dr. Kimberly Zant (President of Otero College) from Dr. Angie Paccione (Executive Director), Otero College, as of November 2024, has received the designation of a First Generation-Serving Institution. This letter, written on …

Here are all of the exciting events brought to you by Otero College this month! For a full list of events available to community and students, check out the Otero College Calendar here: Calendar Link Frost Fest December 44:00pm – …

La Junta, CO- Otero College is thrilled to announce its partnership with Hope & Home, a local foster care agency, to host this year’s Holiday Toy Drive. This heartwarming initiative aims to bring joy to local children in foster care …

The Medical Laboratory Technician Program competed in a Cell Bowl sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. This is a national tournament between 38 teams of both bachelor’s degree (Medical Laboratory Scientist) and associate’s degree (Medical Laboratory Technician) programs …

Twenty-two teams from southern Colorado colleges and Universities competed. Otero submitted two teams consisting of Sophia Lague, Silkiana Baca, and Whitney Boone on one team and Jansen Ediger, Brittany Ferguson, and Priscilla Padilla on the 1st place winning team. Kynlee …

Following its incredible success last year, the Frost Fest is officially returning to Otero College this December! By participating in the Frost Fest, community members get to create meaningful memories with Otero students and Staff. Experience the magic of the …

This November, Otero College is embracing the chill of Autumn while celebrating the creativity and cultures of not only our local community, but the world! Be sure to check out the Otero College Calendar here: Calendar Link International Lunch & …