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Oakton Secures Grant to Enhance Equity and Leadership in STEM

Published on September 6, 2024

akton College, in collaboration with Northeastern Illinois University (NIU) and Chicago State University (CSU), has secured a $500,000 National Science Foundation grant to launch a transformative three-year initiative promoting equity and leadership in STEM education. Read More

Oakton Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Engaging Events

Published on September 5, 2024

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Oakton College proudly announces a pair of events celebrating the rich culture, history and contributions of the Latino/a/x communities. Read More

Oakton Announces 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awardees

Published on August 30, 2024

Oakton College invites the community to celebrate its four newest Distinguished Alumni on Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Des Plaines campus,1600 E. Golf Road. Read More

Oakton Unveils New Learning Commons: A Modern Hub for Student Success and Community Engagement

Published on August 28, 2024

Oakton College is proud to announce the opening of the Ray Hartstein Campus Learning Commons, 7701 Lincoln Ave., Skokie, a cutting-edge facility designed to support student success through collaboration, innovation and integrated academic services. Read More

Oakton Seeks Students and Community Members for Auditions

Published on August 16, 2024

Embrace the opportunity to grow and connect with fellow performing artists at Oakton College. Sign up for auditions and become part of the vibrant performing arts community, which includes musical concerts, stage plays and more. Read More

Oakton Receives $100,000 Challenge Gift to Grow Scholarship Opportunities for Students

Published on August 5, 2024

A pair of community members donated $100,000 to the Oakton College Educational Foundation to serve as a challenge to inspire others to join them in providing students the financial support they need to reach their goals. Read More

Revving Up Art: John Himmelfarb's ‘How Things Stack Up’ Rolls into Oakton

Published on June 25, 2024

Gear up for the artistic big rig! Oakton College Koehnline Museum of Art is thrilled to announce the arrival of “John Himmelfarb: How Things Stack Up,” an electrifying exhibition celebrating the iconic image of the truck, July 11 - Sept. 20. Read More

Oakton Students Embark on Cultural Odyssey to Ghana for Immersive Learning Experience

Published on June 10, 2024

Five adventurous Oakton College students and alumni have set out to Ghana for a life-changing study abroad adventure. Read More

Submit Your Work for Oakton's 2024 Women’s Art Show: "Inflection Point: Gender Futures, Political Possibilities"

Published on June 4, 2024

Seeking artists with an original point of view! Oakton College is excited to announce the call for submissions for this year’s Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) Art Show. This year's theme is "Inflection Point: Gender Futures, Political Possibilities.” Read More

Oakton Secures Grant to Enhance Equity and Leadership in STEM

Oakton Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Engaging Events

Oakton Announces 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awardees

Oakton Unveils New Learning Commons: A Modern Hub for Student Success and Community Engagement

Oakton Seeks Students and Community Members for Auditions

Oakton Receives $100,000 Challenge Gift to Grow Scholarship Opportunities for Students

Revving Up Art: John Himmelfarb's ‘How Things Stack Up’ Rolls into Oakton

Oakton Students Embark on Cultural Odyssey to Ghana for Immersive Learning Experience

Submit Your Work for Oakton's 2024 Women’s Art Show: "Inflection Point: Gender Futures, Political Possibilities"

Oakton College Recognizes Record Number of High School Students for Completion of Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program

City of Evanston Partners with Oakton for C.A.R.E. Responders Training

Summer Youth STEAM Camp: Fun and Learning at Oakton College

Oakton and Northwestern Medicine Launch Medical Assistant Apprenticeship

Oakton’s Earn and Learn Partnership Provides Job Training to Neurodiverse Individuals

Oakton Earns Gold Military Friendly® School Designation