TCC Connection
Tulsa Community College's student newspaper
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/
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 🐧
05/23/2026
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.
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 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.
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. …
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/
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