<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026/september/fall-open-house.html" dsn="news"><featured>true</featured><story>news-slider</story><pubDate>09/01/2026</pubDate><title>COD to Host Fall Open House Oct. 8</title><caption>The event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Physical Education Center Arena.</caption><description>Potential students can learn more about the programs offered at COD and speak with representatives in programs ranging from liberal arts, STEM and business, to technology, health sciences and more.</description><author>Media Relations</author><quote/><image><img src="https://cod.edu/news/img/2026/open-house-900x600.jpg" alt="Open house attendees spinning a prize wheel in the Physical Education Center."/></image><video/><tags><tag>Academics</tag><tag>Admissions</tag><tag>Events</tag></tags></item>