Oakton College’s Des Plaines campus is closed Tuesday, April 21, due to flooding. Classes will be remote. The Board of Trustees meeting will be held at Oakton’s Skokie campus. More Information
Published on: April 20, 2026
Oakton College generates $572.8 million annually for the local economy, supporting 6,370 jobs and driving workforce development across northern Cook County.
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Oakton College’s Learning Commons, which transforms traditional library spaces into a hub for academic support, received an award from the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Industry for enriching educational opportunities for students.
Published on: March 18, 2026
From human-centered storytelling to real-time analytics dashboards, Oakton College educators Matthew Boutilier and Wendy Adele-Marie earned national awards from the Instructional Technology Council for innovative online teaching that fosters curiosity, critical thinking and student success.
Published on: March 17, 2026
Three Oakton College leaders were selected for the 2026 American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) New Leadership Academy, a national program focused on advancing leadership and student success.
