Cannabis is America’s fastest-growing industry. Cannabis business professionals are in demand, especially those with specific expertise to operate within the rapidly changing landscape of legal,...
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OU Launches Budtending LIVE!
Oaksterdam University is proud to announce we will offer our Budtending Certification Program LIVE, online in real-time for the first time this spring. Registration is open now for the virtual...
5 Ways to Break Into a Cannabis Career
According to the Leafly 2022 Jobs Report, Cannabis is the fastest-growing industry in the U.S., according to the newly-released. The sector now supports 428,059 jobs, up 33 percent from last year,...
Faculty Feature: Ed Rosenthal
Author, activist, and master grower Ed Rosenthal has just released his newest guide, the Cannabis Grower’s Handbook. Ed has long been an Oaksterdam University ally, faculty member, and supporter. In...
Budtending Certification Program: New & Improved!
Budtending is a fast growing field within American legalized cannabis markets. Rise above the competition and get your foot in the door with a Budtending Certificate from Oaksterdam University. Our...
Commercial Extraction and Manufacturing: New!
Legalized cannabis markets are maturing and demand is on the rise for a wide array of cannabis products. Customers are hungry for edibles, tinctures, topicals, dabs, sauce, and more. If you’re...
Business of Cannabis Course: New & Improved!
If you’re looking for a career in cannabis, Oaksterdam University’s Business of Cannabis course is for you. Whether you want to launch a cannabis start-up or pivot your expertise to serve the...
New Updates to Live and Self-Paced Courses
Oaksterdam University is America’s first cannabis college and always staying on the cutting edge to remain the best. To that end, we are proud to announce exciting updates to our live classroom and...
Stefanie Gangano, Ph.D.
Dr. Gangano holds a doctorate in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Florida. She has been working professionally for more than 27 years in both the laboratory and manufacturing sectors. ...
Mars Anderson
Mars Anderson Registrar From Student Support to Registrar of Oaksterdam University, Mars is the person who ensures all enrolled students receive the answers and confidence they need to choose their...
Bryana Saldana
Bryana Saldana Student Support Specialist Bryana Saldana is our Student Support Specialist and performs various tasks pertaining to the student experience, including but not limited to admissions...
Samira Hasib
Samira Hasib Facilitator Samira Hasib leads the Facilitation Department, responsible for scheduling and coordinating Oaksterdam’s live academic programs, such as virtual semesters and webinars, and...
Sara Frank
Sara Frank Marketing Manager Sara Frank joined Oaksterdam University in 2020. As Marketing Manager, she develops marketing plans across multiple platforms, creates digital ads and content, and...