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Oakton Board of Trustees Reorganizes Leadership; Theresa Bashiri-Remetio Selected as Chair

Published on: April 22, 2026

The Oakton College Board of Trustees selected Morton Grove resident Theresa Bashiri-Remetio to become Board Chair for a one-year term during its meeting on April 21.

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Oakton to Host Spring Open House April 18 in Des Plaines

Published on: April 1, 2026

Oakton College will host a free Spring Open House on April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Des Plaines campus, featuring tours, workshops and student resources.

Oakton Earns Des Plaines Community Award for New Learning Commons

Published on: March 19, 2026

Oakton College’s Learning Commons, which transforms traditional library spaces into a hub for academic support, received an award from the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Industry for enriching educational opportunities for students.

Oakton College Educators Win National Awards for Innovative Online Learning

Published on: March 18, 2026

From human-centered storytelling to real-time analytics dashboards, Oakton College educators Matthew Boutilier and Wendy Adele-Marie earned national awards from the Instructional Technology Council for innovative online teaching that fosters curiosity, critical thinking and student success.