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Alumni Spotlight: Cannabis Journalist A.J. Herrington
Oaksterdam University counts 80,000 alumni in 110+ countries among our ranks of cannabis success stories. Writer A.J. Herrington, well known for his articles in top cannabis publications, is among...
Social Equity Cannabis Brand Launches Scholarships to Oaksterdam
OAKLAND, Calif. — Oaskterdam University and revolutionary cannabis brand REEFORM, a cannabis company with a major initiative, have partnered to provide scholarships and education to help REBUILD the...
Oaksterdam University in THCENE Magazine
Die Erste Cannabis-Universität der Welt: Oaksterdam University With alumni around the world, Oaksterdam University is thrilled to be included in the September 2023 issue of THCENE, a Berlin-based...
Budtender’s Guide in High Times
Oaksterdam University's Budtender's Guide is featured in the September, 2023 print issue of High Times. Here's what the iconic magazine had to say about our "Textbook for Tokers": "Embark on a...
CT Social Equity Grad Seeks Investors at Sept. 6 Networking Event
Connecticut’s Social Equity Council is preparing to celebrate its first cohort with a Graduation, Business Showcase & Cannabis Industry Mixer on Sept. 6, 2023. The public is invited, as are...
Dale Sky Jones on Planted Podcast
Oaksterdam University Chancellor Dale Sky Jones sat down with Planted podcast host Sara Payan on Aug. 30, 2023. They geeked out about cannabis education, policy reform and even Dale's first cannabis...
First CT Social Equity Entrepreneurs Graduate with Pitch Day & Mixer
GET YOUR BUSINESS SEEN! Meet social equity license holders in Connecticut's limited license market by becoming a sponsor and/or hosting a table at this signature event. Learn more here.Hartford, CT...
OU Alum “Big Pete” Featured in High Times
We are proud to announce that Oaksterdam University alum Pete "Big Pete" Feurtado and his Santa Cruz-based business Big Pete's Treats are featured in High Times magazine. Pete attended Oaksterdam in...
Dale Sky Jones Explains Cannabis Course Partnership on WIFR
Oaksterdam University Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones appears on WIFR TV to talk about OU's educational partnership with Highland Community College in Freeport, Ill. As part of the partnership,...
Dale Sky Jones Discusses Mississippi Dispensary Worker Training on WLOX
Oaksterdam University Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones appears on WLOX-TV Biloxi to discuss the university's new training for Mississippi medical cannabis dispensary workers. The appearance comes...
Jobs In Cannabis Cultivation Explained
So you want to be a professional cannabis cultivator? Working in cannabis cultivation can be an exciting way to bring your passion for the plant to life. For Oaksterdam University horticulture...
Oaksterdam Partners with Highland Community College
OAKLAND, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2023) — Oaksterdam University has partnered with Highland Community College in Freeport, Ill.to provide HCC students with access to OU’s comprehensive online educational...
How Do You Know When Cannabis is in the Flowering Stage?
You’ve chosen your cultivars, planted your cannabis seeds, and nurtured your seedlings as they’ve grown into big, leafy plants. It’s time for the most exciting and nerve-wracking part: the flowering...
Oaksterdam Launches Mississippi Medical Cannabis Dispensary Worker Training
MISSISSIPPI (July 11, 2023) — As medical cannabis dispensaries open for the first time across the state of Mississippi, Oaksterdam University (OU) is excited to offer Mississippi Medical Cannabis...
OU x Plant EDG: A Focus on Cannabis Education
Oaksterdam University prides itself on providing the highest quality training in the cannabis industry. Our newest educational partnership has OU “training the trainers” with Plant EDG. Based in...
Learn How To Fix Cannabis Nutrient Deficiencies
Even though cannabis is known as “weed” and has a reputation for growing quickly and easily, cultivating high-quality cannabis plants can be quite challenging. One of the most common challenges is...
Oaksterdam’s Easy Guide to Extracts
Humans have perfected cannabis extraction methods and practices over thousands of years. Some of these traditional methods are still widely used, but 21st-century technology and commercial...
West Coast Premiere of Oaksterdam Documentary
American Pot Story: Oaksterdam celebrates its West Coast premiere at the prestigious DANCES WITH FILMS Festival on June 29 at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in the heart of Hollywood, Calif. The...
Cannabis Unite Brings Industry Together
Photo of Dr. Imani Brown, director of the Social Equity Program for the City of L.A. The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation is gearing up to host the biggest business and professional...
Dale Talks Dallas on High at 9 News
Oaksterdam Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones appeared on High at 9 News on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 to discuss one of the day's top new stories. She brought up a headline out of the Dallas Morning...