Read more about the achievements of Tulsa Tech graduates, students, faculty and staff.
For Lane Veld, fixing things was never just a hobby—it was a calling. If something had an engine, he wanted to take it apart. If it broke, he had to know why. That curiosity, sparked on his family farm, led him to a career in automation.
Legendary NCAA basketball coach John Wooden often reminded his players, "Good things take time." At Tulsa Tech, those good things are not just opportunities—they’re pathways to life-changing growth. For some students, it’s about discovering a passion. For others, it’s finding purpose, unlocking potential, or redefining what they’re capable of.
The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision, those are the words of American author Hellen Keller. Her words resonate now more than ever, especially in a world where screens and notifications often steal our attention.
Visual Graphic Design Instructor Tim Lange presented his class with a new assignment, but this wasn’t just an assignment, it was a real-world competition for a logo design for the Jenks America Museum & Historical Society.
“What’s next after high school?” It’s a question that looms large for seniors, yet a 2022 YouScience survey revealed only 25% of them feel prepared to answer it.
There is a saying in life that you miss 100 percent of the chances that you do not take. For Video Production student Brady Rustan, he made sure to take advantage of every chance.
Opportunity. Iconic American author F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote, "Our lives are defined by opportunities. Even the ones we miss.” For Tulsa Tech graduate Mackenzie Oestereich, one opportunity made all the difference. SkillsUSA, a CareerTech Student Organization (CTSO), shaped her path. The organization is one of six available to Tulsa Tech students, empowering them to build leadership skills and connect with like-minded peers.
At 69 years young, Sandra Holloway is proving that age is no barrier to pursuing your passions. A student in the Carpentry program, Holloway is diving into her classes with enthusiasm. She’s dedicating three hours a day, five days a week to mastering carpentry—a dream she’s cherished since high school.
Discovering a passion in your career is a dream many Americans aspire to achieve. A 2023 Forbes article found that only 20 percent of Americans say they have a passion for what they do each day. Count Victor Lopez, a Tulsa Tech Photography graduate, among that fortunate few. He found his passion during a challenging time.
A recent graduate in Tulsa Tech’s Biomedical Science program, Lauren Victory has had a busy summer building her resume to one day become a surgeon.