2020 News and Events

Oakton Recognizes 26 Nursing Graduates at Pinning Ceremony

Published on December 18, 2020

Des Plaines, Ill. (Dec. 18, 2020) – Twenty-six students completed Oakton Community College’s Nursing Program this fall and are now on their way to beginning rewarding careers in the health care industry. Oakton recognized the fall 2020 nursing graduates at a drive-up pinning ceremony Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Des Plaines campus. Graduates received their pins and celebrated their success with honks and waves from faculty, family and friends. Read More on Oakton Recognizes 26 Nursing...

Director of Marketing Receives Communicator of the Year Award

Published on October 27, 2020

(Oct. 27, 2020) Displaying the quality of talented leadership at Oakton Community College, Andrea Lehmacher, Ed.D., director of Marketing, has been named the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 3 Communicator of the Year. The award, presented at a virtual ceremony on Oct. 22, recognizes demonstrated leadership and ability in the area of two-year college communications. Read More on Director of Marketing Receives...

High School Students Celebrate Earning Nursing Credentials from Oakton

Published on August 14, 2020

(Aug. 14, 2020) Each year, Oakton helps high school students get a jump on earning college credit by offering dual credit opportunities. Recently, 61 Maine Township High School District 207 students celebrated graduating high school while also relishing in earning their first post-secondary credential – the Basic Nurse Assistant Training (BNAT) Certificate. Students were recognized for their accomplishment at a virtual graduation ceremony July 29. Read More on High School Students Celebrate...

Oakton Honors Program plants seed for graduate to join Doctors Without Borders

Published on July 2, 2020

(July 2, 2020) Maryana Nissan of Niles credits Oakton Community College’s Honors Program for much of her academic success. This fall, Nissan will attend the University of Illinois-Chicago, where she will major in neuroscience. However, she doesn’t plan on stopping there. Her ultimate goal is to ally herself with the humanitarian group Doctors Without Borders. Read More on Oakton Honors Program plants...