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Odessa College wins 2026 Blackboard Catalyst Award
By Katelyn Carlock at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College has been named a winner of the 2026 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Training & Professional Development, recognizing the college’s work to build student-focused learning experiences through technology.Blackboard presents awards each year to schools and individu...
Key takeaway Gregory Williams said the award reflects the college’s push to support faculty and staff through training and continued learning.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa College has been named a winner of the 2026 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Training & Professional Development, recognizing the college’s work to build student-focused learning experiences through technology.Blackboard presents awards each year to schools and individu...
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