TCC Connection

05/30/2026

Classic cars has us reminiscing on our trip on with Rhys Martin & Ken Busby on what makes the Mother Road so special!

05/29/2026

Route 66 is a storied highway that has captured the imagination of generations. Its lore is expressed through music, films, biographies, poetry, storytelling, and life experiences. The collection of narratives stretches beyond the length of the nearly 2,500-mile road across the U. S. Its famed stature has gained fans from around the world.

Check out our Route 66 coverage on our website: https://tccconnection.com/route-66-legacy-of-the-mother-road/

05/29/2026

Golden Driller: The Great Tulsan Statue

Rising high above the Tulsa skyline, the Golden Driller remains one of Oklahoma’s most iconic landmarks and one of the tallest statues in the United States. Standing 76 feet tall at Expo Square, it immediately captures the attention of passersby while representing the resilience and determination that shaped a city built on the oil industry.

Rising high above the Tulsa skyline, the Golden Driller remains one of Oklahoma’s most iconic landmarks and one of the tallest statues in the United States. Standing 76 feet tall at Expo Square, it…

05/28/2026

A new face on Route 66 🐧✨

Tulsa Community College Metro Campus now has a brand-new Route 66-themed penguin statue, celebrating Tulsa, TCC, and the Mother Road.

Painted by TCC alumna Alexandra O’Neal and designed by Tulsa designer Candace Chupp, the statue connects Metro Campus to the history and energy of Route 66.

And the timing couldn’t be better — the Route 66 Capital Cruise is happening this Saturday, May 30, passing right near TCC Metro.

*The penguin is located at 10th & Cincinnati across from metro’s bookstore 🐧

05/25/2026

ICYMI: TCC Art Teachers Show Their Professional Works at The Center for Creativity – Review

In March 2026, the TCC Center for Creativity event hall, situated directly on historic Route 66, hosted the Faculty Showcase of the TCC School of Visual and Performing Arts.

https://tccconnection.com/tcc-art-teachers-show-their-professional-works-at-the-center-for-creativity-review/

05/24/2026

Get to Know the Mother Road Market! – Review

Along Route 66, a must-see attraction is Mother Road Market , a place for everyone who wants to eat something while traveling along Route 66. It has a wide range of food outlets offering options to suit anyone’s preferences.

I had been hearing about this place downtown that was sort of a food court of up-and-coming restaurants in Tulsa. It had a catchy name, The Mother Road Market.   When given…

05/23/2026

Heritage in Motion: How Nigerians in Tulsa Keep Their Culture Alive – Review

On Oct. 1, 1960, Nigeria declared its independence, joining the sovereign states of the world. This day stands as a testament to Nigeria’s resistance and the unyielding spirit of a people determined to shape their own destiny.

On Oct. 1, 1960, Nigeria declared its independence, joining the sovereign states of the world. This day stands as a testament to Nigeria’s resistance an…

05/20/2026

Cyrus Avery: The Visionary Behind America’s Mother Road

Before Route 66 became America’s most iconic highway, it began as nothing more than an idea – one that required vision, determination, and someone willing to bring it to life. Known today as the “Father of Route 66,” that person was Cyrus Stevens Avery, a Tulsa businessman and public servant whose efforts helped shape not just a roadway, but a lasting piece of American identity.

Before Route 66 became America’s most iconic highway, it began as nothing more than an idea – one that required vision, determination, and someone willing to bring it to life. …

05/19/2026

TCC Art Teachers Show Their Professional Works at The Center for Creativity – Review

In March 2026, the TCC Center for Creativity event hall, situated directly on historic Route 66, hosted the Faculty Showcase of the TCC School of Visual and Performing Arts.

https://tccconnection.com/tcc-art-teachers-show-their-professional-works-at-the-center-for-creativity-review/

05/07/2026

Happy commencement day Class of 2026!

Here's everything you need to know for tonight: Tulsacc.edu/Graduation

Thursday, May 7, 2026 — 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.
- Doors open at 4:00 p.m.
- The BOK clear bag policy will be enforced.
- Security will be screening all guests.
- Free parking is available at the TCC Metro Campus (909 S Boston Ave), approximately 0.7 miles—or about a 15-minute walk— to the BOK Center.
- A free shuttle service between Metro Campus and the BOK Center is available to current TCC students, faculty, and staff. (4:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.) Approximately every 15-20 minutes; estimated ride time to the BOK Center is 5–10 minutes.

A livestream of the commencement ceremony will start at 5:00pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba0vwRJjt-8