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Oakton and Endeavor Health Celebrate Opening of Health Careers Education Center in Evanston

Published on August 6, 2025

Oakton College and Endeavor Health celebrated the grand opening of Oakton’s new Health Careers Education Center (HCEC) today, Aug. 5. Read More on Oakton and Endeavor Health...

Oakton Launches RICE Center to Advance Equity, Innovation, and Undergraduate Research

Published on April 30, 2025

Oakton College brought a bold vision to life with the launch of the Research, Innovation, and Creative Engagement (RICE) Center on April 29. Read More on Oakton Launches RICE Center...

Oakton Hosts Preschool Open House, May 10

Published on April 29, 2025

Oakton College welcomes families to discover its licensed and accredited preschool program. Read More on Oakton Hosts Preschool Open...

Martha Burns Named Chair; Micah J. Eimer, M.D., Seated as Oakton Board Reorganizes

Published on April 23, 2025

The Oakton College Board of Trustees appointed Evanston resident Martha Burns as Chair for a one-year term during its April 22 meeting. Read More on Martha Burns Named Chair;...

Oakton Invites Future Students to Open House, April 12

Published on April 1, 2025

Oakton College invites prospective students and families to its Open House on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Des Plaines campus (1600 E. Golf Road). Explore academic programs, meet faculty and staff, tour campus and connect with the resources you need to reach your goals. Read More on Oakton Invites Future Students...

Oakton Celebrates Earth Month with Events Focused on Nature and Sustainability

Published on March 26, 2025

Oakton College celebrates Earth Month with free events throughout April. Join students, faculty, staff and other community members to connect with nature, explore conservation efforts and appreciate our planet! Read More on Oakton Celebrates Earth Month...

Oakton Selects Bernard Little as New Vice President for Student Affairs

Published on March 20, 2025

Oakton College is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernard Little, Ph.D., as the new vice president for Student Affairs. Read More on Oakton Selects Bernard Little...

Oakton Partners with GYO-IL to Champion Diverse Future Educators and Classroom Representation

Published on March 18, 2025

Oakton College is partnering with Grow Your Own Illinois (GYO-IL) and 21 other institutions for the “We See the Teacher in You” campaign. The initiative supports African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino/a/e, and underrepresented individuals in pursuing careers in education. Read More on Oakton Partners with GYO-IL...

Governor JB Pritzker Announces Support for Community College Baccalaureate Degrees to Strengthen Illinois’ Workforce

Published on February 19, 2025

Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced support for newly proposed legislation—Senate Bill 2482 and House Bill 3717—that would allow Illinois community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields. Read More on Governor JB Pritzker Announces...