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OU Recogized in 2023 Clio Cannabis Awards
Oaksterdam University has been recognized in the 2023 Clio Cannabis Awards. "We are extremely honored that the Clio Cannabis jury voted collectively on the creativity of our work from Clio," says OU...
“American Pot Story” at Fort Lauderdale Film Fest Nov. 12, 2023
American Pot Story: Oaksterdam continues its national film festival circuit with a screening at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The award-winning documentary showcases Oaksterdam...
Dale Sky Jones Discusses Cannabis in Illinois at IACCAI Conference
Oaksterdam University Chancellor Dale Sky Jones spoke at the 2023 IACCAI Conference, held Oct. 12-13 at Highland Community College in Freeport, Ill. The annual conference, organized by the Illinois...
“American Pot Story” at Topanga Film Fest
American Pot Story: Oaksterdam continues its national film festival circuit with a screening at the Topanga Film Festival. The award-winning documentary showcases Oaksterdam University, the world’s...
“Nectarball” World Premiere
From our friends at Nectarball.com comes the world premiere of the movie NECTARBALL: The Story of Cannabis. Filmmakers Mark Schulze and Patty Mooney spent seven years interviewing 165 luminaries...
Vote for OU in The Emjays
Oaksterdam University has been nominated for the prestigious 2023 Emjay International Cannabis Awards in the category of Best Cannabis Training and Education Services of the Year. Visit The Emjays...
Top Tips to Grow Cannabis on a Budget
Growing your own cannabis can be fun and rewarding, but it can also get expensive. In this article, we get tips from expert Jeff Jones on how to save money while growing high-quality cannabis. ...
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...