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Oakton President to Join National Webinar Series on Rebuilding the American Dream

Published on: August 27, 2025

Oakton President Joianne L. Smith, Ph.D., will be a featured panelist in ZogoTech’s Rebuilding the American Dream webinar series.

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Oakton awarded nearly $2 million to support first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities through TRIO Student Support Services

Published on: August 18, 2025

Oakton College has received a five-year, $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue serving students through the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program.

Oakton College to Honor Four Distinguished Alumni, Sept. 11

Published on: August 14, 2025

Oakton College celebrates the achievements of four outstanding alumni at its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony. The event is free and open to the public.

Oakton’s Workforce Empowerment Initiative Receives Nearly $1 Million Grant to Expand High-Impact Training Programs

Published on: August 13, 2025

Oakton College has received a $941,241 Illinois Workforce Empowerment Initiative (WEI) grant renewal to expand career training programs that advance economic mobility for students in high-demand fields.