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Oakton Administrator Honored by NAACP Evanston/North Shore Branch

Published on: November 17, 2025

By day, Ella Whitehead is a driving force behind expanding educational opportunity and ensuring every student can thrive at Oakton College.

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Aspen Institute Names Oakton a Top 200 Community College

Published on: October 31, 2025

Oakton College has been recognized by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program as one of 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Oakton Faculty Member Recognized by the Society of Women Engineers

Published on: October 27, 2025

Des Plaines, Ill. (Oct. 27, 2025) — Oakton College Engineering Faculty Member Anne Lucietto, Ph.D., MBA, F.SWE., Sr.IEEE, has been recognized by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) for her exceptional contributions to engineering education, research and workforce development.

Oakton Celebrates Evanston Chamber of Commerce Catalyst Award

Published on: October 20, 2025

Evanston, Ill. (Oct. 20, 2025) – Oakton proudly celebrated the recognition of the Evanston Healthcare Response Collaborative as the recipient of the prestigious Evanston Chamber of Commerce Catalyst Award, presented by Northwestern University leadership and the Mayor of Evanston.