College Financial Aid Applications In Des Plaines Area: Compare To IL

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Oakton Honors Student of the Year eyes becoming academic author

Skokie resident Justin Mitchell is Oakton’s Honors Student of the Year.

Oakton earns ICCTA Equity and Diversity Award

Oakton once again received the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Equity and Diversity Award.

High school students celebrate earning Oakton nursing pins

Recently, 66 high school students celebrated earning their first college credential — the BNAT Certificate — through Oakton.

Oakton to offer new certificate programs this fall

Fall 2021 classes start Aug. 23. Registration is now open!

Oakton recognizes 30 nursing graduates at pinning ceremony

Oakton honored the spring 2021 nursing graduates at a pinning ceremony Monday, May 17, at the Des Plaines campus.

Oakton to host Virtual Commencement Celebration/Ceremony May 17

Josselyn Cruz, a campus leader with a passion for creating community, will serve as the 2021 Student Commencement Speaker.

Recognize Your 2021 Graduate On Des Plaines Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Des Plaines Patch.

Oakton Board elects new leadership, seats new student trustee

The Oakton Community College Board of Trustees restructured at its April meeting electing Martha Burns as the board’s new chair.

Oakton student recives honors at at PTK’s annual convention

Cecelia Landrum of Evanston receives the Distinguished Chapter Member Award at PTK’s annual convention.

FAFSA Completions Down In IL: How Des Plaines Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Des Plaines area high schools.

Oakton to host FREE virtual education career and transfer fair

Attendees can meet with employers and reps from regional universities at the event on April 21.

Hatch donates $100,000 to support Oakton scholarships

Hatch donates $100,000 to Oakton to create the Hatch Social Equity Opportunity Scholarship for students in cannabis education programs.

Oakton announces new transfer partnership with NLU

Oakton Community College & National Louis University offer a new partnership providing a new avenue for Oakton students to transfer to NLU.

In Des Plaines Area, Share Of College Grads Rising

The share of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise. Here's how it’s changed in Cook County.

Maribis donates $80,000 to support Oakton scholarships

Maribis supports Oakton students enrolled in the College’s cannabis programs with a generous donation.

Oakton faculty and staff recognized for excellence

Oakton recently honored faculty and staff members Jennifer Dadivas Hong, Megan Klein, Anna Shipulina and Stephanie Herrera.

Oakton recognizes 26 nursing graduates at pinning ceremony

Oakton honored the fall 2020 nursing graduates at a drive-up pinning ceremony Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Des Plaines campus.

Four Oakton student veterans graduate from Back to Work Boot Camp

Four Oakton student veterans are graduates of the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Veterans Back to Work Boot Camp.

Oakton’s director of marketing earns NCMPR District 3 Award

Andrea Lehmacher, director of Marketing at Oakton, is the NCMPR District 3 Communicator of the Year.

Oakton student-athlete to serve on NJCAA committee

Oakton student-athlete Jacelyn Islas is a member of the inaugural class of Student-Athlete Council representatives for the NJCAA.

Oakton to receive $1.5 million grant from Department of Education

Oakton is the first community college in Illinois to receive an AANAPISI grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Two Oakton employees earn national “40 under 40” award

Kelly Iwanaga Becker and Simi Khurana are recipients of the AAWCC 40 Under 40 Award.

Oakton’s music program ignites passion for Glenview resident

Jae Hee Kim credits Oakton Community College​ for helping her find her calling.

Oakton TRIO awarded $1.7 million grant to support student success

Oakton will receive a federal Student Support Services grant of $1,745,805 over five years from the U.S. Department of Education.

Oakton student named 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar

Phi Theta Kappa recognized Oakton student Shaked Gafni of Evanston as a 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar.

Oakton program plants seed for graduate to help others medically

Oakton Honors Program inspired graduate Maryana Nissan to join Doctors Without Borders.

Oakton Honors Program recognizes Liberal Arts Student of the Year

Oakton student Aaron Banks of Wilmette was named the Honors Program Liberal Arts Student of the Year.

Oakton offers numerous transfer opportunities

By enrolling at Oakton, you can begin your education close to home at an affordable cost then transfer to the college of your dreams.

Oakton student creates creates Spanish Civil War virtual museum

Oakton Community College student Gabrielle Tornquist is shedding light about the Spanish Civil War through her virtual museum.

Oakton's Honors students lauded for extraordinary achievements

Oakton Community College highlights the impressive accomplishments of its Honors students.

Oakton’s Mia Trais awarded Margaret Messer Student Research Grant

Oakton Community College student Mia Trais is the recipient of the Margaret Messer Student Research Grant.

Oakton’s Amelia Baldwin selected for prestigious scholarship

Amelia Baldwin earned the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

Des Plaines Jr. Warriors Athletes Tutoring Peers While Staying Home

While students are staying home from school, the Des Plaines Jr. Warriors athletes are stepping up and tutoring their peers.

Oakton Board elects new leadership, seats new student trustee

William Stafford is the new Chair of the Oakton Community College Board​​ of Trustees.

Des Plaines Teachers Put On Parade To Let Students Know They Miss Them

The teachers took to the streets to wave to their students who they have not seen in weeks.

Oakton earns recognition as Leader College by Achieving the Dream

In recognition of Oakton's commitment to improving student success, the college earned designation as a new Leader College from ATD.

Get in tune with Oakton music classes

Taking a music class at Oakton can provide many benefits including increasing self-confidence and increasing coordination.

Symetra, Chicago Bears Honor Apollo Elementary Teacher

“Second grade Joana Sanchez brings her heart and soul to Apollo and to the entire East Maine School District 63.”

Oakton professor honored for substance abuse counseling advocacy

Oakton's Bakahia Madison earned a Most Distinguished Women of Illinois award from the Orrington Institute, a nonprofit organization.