Central Ohio Technical College

Huge congratulations to Trinity Smith, the Spring 2026 recipient of the Elizabeth Barnhart Award!

This honor recognizes a graduating COTC nursing student who demonstrates outstanding leadership, academic excellence and a true heart for the nursing profession. Trinity, your dedication to patient care and leadership shines bright, and we can’t wait to see the incredible impact you’ll make in the healthcare world!

Read more about the Barnhart Award: https://ow.ly/9XyE50Z5JF4

Advancement at Ohio State Newark and COTC is about more than fundraising—it’s about building bridges between students and the community. Through the support of donors, alumni and partners, we’re able to provide scholarships, grants and state-of-the-art facilities that empower every student to succeed.

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Big news! COTC has been awarded the 2025-26 Innovation of the Year Award by the The League for Innovation in the Community College!

This incredible honor recognizes our Promise Programs, including the newly implemented Licking County Promise and our expanded Knox and Coshocton County Promise initiatives. By removing financial barriers and providing free tuition to eligible students from households earning $100,000 or less, these programs are completely reshaping higher education accessibility in our region. We are so proud to be recognized on an international level for our commitment to changing futures and supporting our community!

Learn more about how we’re making college accessible with our Promise Programs at go.cotc.edu/promise

Join us in congratulating the latest Peace Officer Basic Training graduates! Thank you for your commitment to excellence, integrity, and community service.

Stay safe, look out for each other, and welcome to the alumni family. 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️💙

Congratulations, Devin! Thank you for all you do for our students.

Congratulations to LMH Radiology Clinical Educator Devin Fazakas, who received a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Certificate of Excellence Award during the COTC Radiology Program pinning ceremony. The award recognizes outstanding performance as a clinical educator in a JRCERT-accredited radiologic sciences program. Devin demonstrated excellence in teaching, mentoring, and clinical education within the radiologic sciences and was recognized for her contributions that enhance the quality of clinical training and student learning outcomes.

“I graduate from Granville in May, and I have actually earned enough credits to have my associate degree,” said Avery Staten. “CCP has really set me up for a successful future.”

Avery will graduate from high school having never taken a high school class. The last four years, she has effectively been a college student — learning exclusively through College Credit Plus (CCP) courses offered by COTC and Ohio State Newark. Now, her younger sister Reese is following in her footsteps, with both sisters taking advantage of affordable, local pathways to accelerate their education.

Read the full story to see how they're using COTC's resources and flexible learning options to earn college credits and find that successful future ahead of schedule go.cotc.edu/statensisters

Leadership. Initiative. Excellence. 🌟

Join us in celebrating COTC graduate David Moody, the official recipient of the 2026 C. Allen Milliken Award!

This high honor recognizes students who embody true community leadership and organization. David did exactly that, balancing demanding technical coursework and a phenomenal GPA with a dedication to making a real impact around him.

Huge thanks to Seth Kim, Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management Technology, for presenting David with his well-deserved award.