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Oakton earns 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation

Published on: March 10, 2023

Des Plaines, Ill. (March 10, 2023) – Oakton College has earned the Military Friendly® School designation for the eighth consecutive year.

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Oakton professor wins Jeff Award

Published on: March 30, 2023

Oakton College Professor Tina Fakhrid-Deen is the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Jeff Award for her play, “Pulled Punches” — Ma’at Production Association of Afrikan Centered Theatre (MPAACT). “Pulled Punches” was awarded in the New Work, Non-Equity theater category.

Oakton announces Earth Month events

Published on: March 29, 2023

Des Plaines, Ill. (March 29, 2023) – Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate Earth Month with Oakton College. Through a series of interactive events, community members can learn about Oakton’s ecosystem and help re-wild the area to benefit local wildlife.

Oakton celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Published on: March 28, 2023

Kick off Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month early by attending one of Oakton College’s events - free and open to the public - to learn more about the AAPI community and culture and to support local AAPI artists, activists, and businesses.