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Oakton College Announces December Performing Arts Program

Published on November 27, 2023

Des Plaines (Nov. 27, 2023) - Cozy up this December and get in the spirit of winter holidays by supporting local performers at Oakton College. Read More

Oakton’s Empty Bowls event, Dec. 2, supports local food pantries

Published on November 20, 2023

Celebrate 20 years of the Oakton College Empty Bowls event, which has raised nearly $400,000 for local food pantries since 2004. Buy handcrafted ceramics, which make excellent “gifts that give back” while raising awareness for local and worldwide hunger. Read More

Illinois Community Colleges Launch Statewide Brand Campaign to Promote Vital Role in Illinois

Published on November 7, 2023

The community colleges of Illinois have joined forces through the Illinois Community College Marketing Collaborative (ICCMC). Read More

Oakton Announces Play On Festival Program

Published on November 6, 2023

Student Playwriting Festival, Nov. 17 - 19, gives community college playwrights a chance to shine. Read More

Oakton College Partners with Evanston Organizations to Address Early Childhood Workers Shortage

Published on October 9, 2023

Oakton College, the City of Evanston, and Evanston community organizations are partnering to address a workforce shortage of early childhood educators in Evanston by creating a unique program that combines English as a Second Language (ESL) and Early Childhood Education (ECE) training. Read More

Oakton College and Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) Create New Career Pathways

Published on October 5, 2023

Oakton College and the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) are expanding their partnership to create additional opportunities for students to quickly prepare for in-demand manufacturing careers. Read More

Colette Hands, Ed.D., Recognized by Crain's Chicago Business for DEI Leadership

Published on October 2, 2023

Colette Hands, Ed.D., has been named a 2023 Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for her work as Oakton College’s Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Read More

Oakton Joins National Initiative on College Cost Transparency

Published on September 26, 2023

Oakton College has joined the College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCT), a coalition of more than 360 institutions of higher education that have voluntarily committed to follow a set of principles and standards that ensure transparency, clarity and understanding around student financial aid offers. Read More

Oakton’s Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program Art Exhibit Features a Record Number of Artists

Published on September 25, 2023

This year’s Oakton College Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program Art Exhibit features a record number of artists that address various topics across 15 mediums. Read More

New Drone Pilot Program Featured in Oakton “Spotlight” Series

Published on September 22, 2023

Over 50 community leaders, including local law enforcement professionals, industry partners, and Oakton College Educational Foundation supporters got an up-close look at how Oakton College is preparing students for careers in public services using modern techniques/technology, Sept. 21. Read More

Oakton hosts 150+ teens for Ponte Pilas Teen Summit

Published on September 18, 2023

More than 150 students from five local high schools participated in the annual Ponte Pilas Teen Summit at Oakton College on Sept. 15. Read More