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From Oakton to the University of Iowa: Guaranteed Admission Opens New Doors for Business Students

Published on: March 12, 2026

Oakton College has launched a guaranteed admission partnership with the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business, creating a new pathway for Oakton students to earn a bachelor’s degree in business.

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Oakton Hosts Transportation, Distribution, Logistics and Manufacturing Job Fair, March 17

Published on: February 23, 2026

Looking for a job right now? Considering a career change? Exploring new training opportunities?

Oakton Awarded $270,000 State Grant to Expand Workforce Pathways and Student Support

Published on: February 6, 2026

Oakton College has been awarded $270,704.59 through the Illinois Community College Board’s (ICCB) Innovative Bridge and Transition (IBT) Grant Program to strengthen education-to-career pathways for adult learners.

Columbia University to Host First-Ever Information Session at Oakton, Feb. 11

Published on: February 3, 2026

Ivy League excellence is coming to Oakton College. For the first time, Columbia University — one of the world’s most prestigious institutions — will visit the Des Plaines campus to host an information session for prospective students.