Oaksterdam News
“American Pot Story: Oaksterdam” Wins Audience Choice Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Jan. 30, 2023) — New Love Films and Oaksterdam University are proud to announce the feature documentary American Pot Story: Oaksterdam took home the...
Are All Weed Colleges and Cannabis Certifications the Same?
Adult-use cannabis is a massive market that will continue to grow over the next decade. The industry's growth means more job opportunities and career paths for individuals ready to fill those roles....
“American Pot Story: Oaksterdam” World Premiere at Slamdance 2023
You're invited to the world premiere of the documentary American Pot Story: Oaksterdam at the world-famous Slamdance Film Festival in Utah. Thank you to TRUCE Utah for hosting the events surrounding...
Jeff Jones and the Origins of “Budtending”
Jeff Jones prepares edibles for patients, circa 1995. The history of the modern dispensary and much of its associated terminology can be traced to the Bay Area, where a group of advocates began to...
OU Featured in Thrillist
With adult use cannabis now legal in 21 states plus Washington, D.C., it's high time to visit Oaksterdam University. So says an article that appeared in Thrillist on Jan. 6, 2023. The article shares...
Cannabis Myths: Sativa-Indica Fallacy
The narrative handed down for generations is that “sativa” varieties are associated with more awake, “caffeine-like” effects that make them ideal to consume during the day, whereas indica products...
2022 Hit List: OU’s Top 10 Rewind
This past year, Oaksterdam University marked a huge milestone: our 15th anniversary! We’re proud to be America’s first cannabis college, still going strong, and fresher than ever. As we wrap up...
CT Social Equity Council Selects OU
CT Social Equity Council Selects Oaksterdam University to Build Trailblazing Social Equity Accelerator Program with Local Hartford-Based Nonprofit, reSET Programming and early networking...
A Very Oaksterdam Cannabis Education Holiday Gift Guide
For more and more Americans, cannabis is becoming a beloved part of holiday celebrations. Whether serving infused treats, sharing cannabis with friends and family after a big dinner, or giving...
How Do I Learn About Equity in the Cannabis Industry?
Regulated cannabis is an exciting new industry, brimming with opportunity. However, because of the long, fraught legal history of cannabis in the United States, ensuring this promising field is...