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Help Fight Hunger at Oakton College Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Published on: November 26, 2025

With increased demand at local food pantries, there’s never been a better time to give back.

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Oakton VP of Student Affairs Honored for Lifetime of Service

Published on: November 4, 2025

Oakton College Vice President for Student Affairs, Bernard Little, Ph.D., earned a prestigious lifetime achievement award from a prominent higher education professional organization.

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.