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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.

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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.

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.

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.