In the debate over cannabis legalization, one of the critical questions is whether cannabis should be rescheduled to a lower schedule or descheduled altogether, removing it from the Controlled Substances Act schedule of drugs. Many advocates, including Oaksterdam University, believe that cannabis must be descheduled. Here’s background on how that can be done at the federal level and how you can help.
Oaksterdam News
Oaksterdam news is announcements, press releases, features, and updates from the team at Oaksterdam University.
Dale Sky Jones in Rolling Stone Culture Council
Oaksterdam University Chancellor Dale Sky Jones is an Official Member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council, an invitation-only network of professionals who share their insights. Dale is frequently asked her opinion on topics relevant to cannabis, business and culture. Here are some excerpts from recent features …
Alumni Feature: Indigenous Tribe Learns from OU
We are so proud of our alumna Rainbow Chavis, CMO of Shinnecock Hemp Growers, for her achievements since graduating from Oaksterdam University.
Rainbow’s work building connections between Indigenous traditions and the modern world of commercial cannabis and hemp was recently featured in a wonderful article by Michael Giotis in the East Bay Express.
How to Become a Budtender
In the fast-growing cannabis industry, budtending is a great entry point for a variety of career paths. A budtender job may be up your alley if you enjoy constantly learning about trends and research in cannabis, working in a fast-paced environment, and helping others.
Oaksterdam University coined the term “budtender,” and offers the most respected Budtending Certification program in the nation.
Hot Seeds to Grow in 2022
Oaksterdam’s own Horticulture Expert Jeff Jones was featured in the High Times article “Hot Cannabis Seeds to Grow in 2022.” High Times Editor in Chief Ellen Holland checked in with “three ganja growing all-stars” for the piece. Here’s what Jeff had to say …
Weed Work: OU in East Bay Express
Oaksterdam is featured in the East Bay Express article “Weed Work: Oaksterdam University is Still Driving Force for Equity in
Cannabis”. The story, which appeared on April 20, 2022, talks about OU’s roots in Oakland, Calif., its move to a virtual campus, and efforts in the equity space. Here’s an excerpt …
Oaksterdam Cannabis Terminology Style Guide
More media is reporting on cannabis than ever before, requiring common-use definitions of the terms and concepts core to writing about the complexities of cannabis. Until now there have been no common style standards for writing about this subject.
This style guide is designed for use in academia and by any journalist, reporter, writer, or public relations professional. It was composed and edited by the experts at Oaksterdam University and will evolve with use, so we welcome your feedback, input, questions, and requests for clarification.
Oaksterdam Cannabis Content Review Service
Need fact-checking or experts to review your content before you publish? Oaksterdam University is proud to announce our new Oaksterdam Cannabis Content Review Service. We invite any journalist, reporter, writer, or public relations professional to submit their cannabis-related work for expert review. Contact media@oaksterdamuniversity.com to inquire.
Announcing: New Home Grow Course
Oaksterdam University is excited to launch Home Grow — a brand new self-paced virtual course designed especially for the DIY cultivator that provides aspiring cannabis growers with the tools needed to successfully achieve their home cultivation goals, whatever they may be. This course covers essential preparation, equipment, growing media, the plant’s life cycle, nutrient and water needs, pests and pathogens, lighting, harvesting, processing, home extraction, sustainability, and more. The knowledge applies to indoor and outdoor grows of all sizes.
Cannabis Salaries: Cultivation
Jobs in Cultivation are great for those looking for hands-on interaction with the plant. Cultivators work in grow facilities keeping plants healthy from seed to harvest. Positions range from entry-level trimmers to highly-skilled agronomists and plant breeders. Whether you have extensive horticulture experience you’d like to transfer to America’s fastest-growing industry, or simply want to get your foot in the door and start learning, there is a position for you in cannabis cultivation. The 2022 Cannabis Salary Guide, just released by CannabizTeam Worldwide, offers insights into jobs in this sector.
From Raid to Redemption: 10 Years Later
On April 2, 2022, Oaksterdam University celebrates a very important milestone in the history of the fight for cannabis legalization and education — marking its 10-year anniversary of surviving an Obama Administration federal raid that threatened to shut down the school and quash the movement at its core. On April 2, 2012, the IRS, assisted by U.S. Marshals and agents from the ATF, and DEA, descended on OU’s thriving campus in downtown Oakland, Calif. They raided OU’s school, dispensary, museum, and OU Founder Richard Lee’s apartment. Though they left nothing but empty desks and chairs behind, the raid didn’t destroy the mission of Oaksterdam …
OU + National Cannabis Festival
Oaksterdam University is proud to announce that we are the official Educational Partner of the National Cannabis Festival, set for Saturday, April 23-24, at RFK Festival Grounds in Washington, D.C. The event features concerts, vendors, food, fun, and the new National Cannabis Championship, celebrating the region’s best in homegrown THC and hemp.
Virtual Field Trip: Kin Slips
Students who take Oaksterdam’s live courses get various networking and event opportunities, including Virtual Field Trips. The trips take students through a variety of facilities in the cannabis industry, led by experts in the field.
This month, we’ve partnered with Kin Slips, a California company that makes sublingual strips. During the field trip on March 25, 2022, Chief Product Officer Joshua Kirby will lead OU students through the Kin Slips manufacturing facility and demonstrate how the product is made from beginning to end.
Support Cannabis Farmers Markets
5.2 min. read Oaksterdam recently joined a coalition of support for AB-2691, which would enable small cannabis producers to vend their products at a limited number of cannabis events annually. As allies of legacy farmers, BIPOC and social equity operators, and craft producers, we are collectively working to ensure that the pioneers who fought to establish the legendary medical cannabis movement of California have an equal opportunity to participate within a viable regulated industry, and to ensure that patients and consumers have safe, affordable access to fresh, high quality craft cannabis products and medicines.
Plant Talk: Tissue Culture
3.6 min. read: With the cloud of cannabis prohibition lifting, cannabis growers are exploring a whole new arena of techniques to preserve cultivars and maximize yields. One of these is tissue culture. Also known as micropropagation, tissue culture is the growth of tissues or cells in an artificial medium separate from the parent organism. This is typically facilitated via the use of a liquid, semi-solid, or solid growth media such as broth or agar. The technique has long been used in farming and horticulture but is just now being applied to cannabis.
Oaksterdam on Cannabis Talk 101
Dale Sky Jones, Executive Chancellor of Oaksterdam University, appears on the Cannabis 101 podcast. She talks about OU’s team of talented professionals who are dedicated to upholding the college’s vision, ethics, and standards, and how they are passionate about education as a pathway to establish a safe and equitable cannabis industry.
Cannabis Salaries: Budtending, Retail & Sales
If you enjoy cannabis, helping others, staying on top of trends and research, and working in a fast-paced environment, a budtending job may be for you. The 2022 Cannabis Salary Guide, just released by CannabizTeam Worldwide, offers insights related to budtending and the jobs it can lead to in the cannabis retail and sales sectors.
Pros and Cons of Seeds vs. Clones
2.6 min. read: Some growers have strong opinions about whether it is better to grow from seed or from clones. In reality, there are tradeoffs for both, and the best answer will likely depend on a number of factors. Let’s review and compare the benefits and drawbacks of seeds versus clones.
Shout-Out to Women in the Industry
1.5 min. read: Angela White gives a shout-out to OU Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones in a recent article in Forbes titled “Creating Space in the Cannabis and Psychedelic Diaspora to Honor Women.” Angela is Equity for Industry Program Manager at Success Centers where she focuses on developing sustainable career paths to communities impacted by the War on Drugs. In the story, Angela gives props to many amazing women in the industry, including Dale. Here’s what she says …
Don’t Re-Felonize Small Gardens
Oaksterdam University recently joined a campaign to oppose Assembly Bill 1725, which seeks to re-felonize the cultivation of only seven cannabis plants in California. Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones penned a letter to Assemblymembers expressing why small cannabis gardens are not a problem, and why we don’t need more small-time cannabis felony prosecutions in the state. Here is a copy of the letter …
Marine Helps Vets Access Cannabis
Oaksterdam University is proud to introduce the first recipient of our OU & Ed Rosenthal Scholarship for Veterans. We found United States Marine Corps Veteran Paul Lombardo through the Weed for Warriors Project and he’s enrolled in our Horticulture Fast-Track Program this spring. Here, meet Paul and learn why he joined the military and cannabis movement.
Enter OU’s Budtender Advocacy Award
Oaksterdam University is proud to sponsor the Community Advocacy Award at the 2022 Budtender Awards, presented at G4 Live, May 11-14 in Las Vegas. Winners will recieve scholarships to Oaksterdam’s Budtending Certification Program. Nominations for this prestigious award are open now.
America’s Fastest-Growing Industry
Cannabis is the fastest-growing industry in the U.S., according to the newly-released Leafly 2022 Jobs Report. The emerging sector now supports 428,059 jobs, up 33 percent from last year. It’s the fifth year in a row of job growth at 27 percent or more — the highest rate of any industry in the nation. Here are more highlights from the report …
OU Author on Cannabis for Patients
Author, Oaksterdam Professor, and Deputy Director of NORML Paul Armentano recently released the latest edition of his book, Clinical Applications for Cannabis & Cannabinoids. Learn more in our latest blog and Oaksterdam Interview video.
Why I Think Higher Taxes Could Bolster Illegal Sales
Oaksterdam University Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones believes higher taxes on cannabis could bolster illegal sales. Find out why in her op-ed for Rolling Stone, as well as a video posted here.
Start Low, Go Slow: Cannabis Dosing
2 min. read: As a budtender, your customers and patients are going to have a wide range of questions about the different methods of ingesting cannabis and dosing guidelines. In many cases, they may turn to you for counsel rather than to their own personal doctor or nurse practitioner. Your customers’ visit to the dispensary may be their first face-to-face communication with any professional, or perhaps anyone at all, regarding their desire to consume cannabis. Here are some things to keep in mind as you field questions from your customers and patients …
The Role of a Cannabis Budtender
Budtenders work in dispensaries or provisioning centers and handle many of the same things anyone who works in retail is familiar with. However, they also deal with responsibilities unique to cannabis, such as product handling protocols, seed-to-sale tracking, and advanced security measures. Most importantly, budtenders must serve not only customers but patients with sensitive health conditions.
6 Skills to Be a Great Budtender
The role of a cannabis “budtender” is like a hybrid of a pharmacist and a bartender. A budtender must not only be well-versed in the potential effects of the products they sell and current scientific literature but also be able to provide a pleasant and entertaining experience for their customers. Here are six skills that go into being a great budtender.
14 Cannabis Brand Archetypes
Oaksterdam University Alum David Paleschuck, author of Branding Bud: The Commercialization of Cannabis, talks to OU about his background, his book, and his 14 cannabis brand archetypes, which helps businesses define their identity, refine their message, and speak directly to their target customers. Find the blog and “Oaksterdam Interviews” video here.
OU Alum Tucky Blunt on Cannabis Radio
Oaksterdam University Alum Tucky Blunt, owner of the Oakland, Calif. dispensary Blunts + Moore, recently sat down for an interview on NCIA’s Cannabis Industry Voice with Bethany Moore. On the podcast, he tells his amazing story about opening the first dispensary under Oakland’s Cannabis Social Equity Program, and how he attended Oaksterdam University to achieve his goal.
How to Control Cannabis Odor
If you grow cannabis, you probably savor its familiar, pungent scent. Your neighbors? Not so much. Whether you’re growing a few plants for personal use, or you’re a commercial cultivator with an indoor facility or outdoor farm, odor mitigation is an important issue. Oaksterdam University experts share insight on how to mitigate that “skunky” smell.
OU Launches Budtending LIVE!
Oaksterdam University, America’s first cannabis college, will offer our Budtending Certification Program LIVE, online in real-time for the first time in spring, 2022. Registration is open now for the virtual four-week course, which begins March 16, 2022. Students who complete the course will get skilled and certified for a Budtending career.
7 Jobs in Cannabis Cultivation
An estimated 321,000 Americans work full-time in the cannabis sector, and that number is only expected to grow. There are a wide variety of positions available in the industry. If you like working with plants, here are seven jobs in cultivation that might be for you.
5 Ways to Break Into a Cannabis Career
According to the 2021 Leafly Jobs Report, legal cannabis now supports 321,000 full-time American jobs. Since 2017, the industry has averaged 27.5 percent employment growth each year, outpacing all other industries. Within the cannabis space, there are jobs in cultivation, manufacturing, retail, regulation, marketing, law, and more. Here are some tips from Oaksterdam University on breaking into the cannabis industry.
Why More Seniors Are Using Cannabis
Paul Armentano, Oaksterdam University faculty member and deputy director of NORML, recently sat down with the L.A. Times Business of Cannabis supplement to discuss cannabis use among seniors. Cannabis use among those 65 and older increased from under 1 percent in 2006 to more than 4 percent today. Older adults frequently report their cannabis use is medical, that it has fewer side effects than their prescription medicine, and their quality of life increased with its use. Seniors report using cannabis to decrease pain, relieve anxiety, and help them sleep.
2021 Rewind: OU’s Top 10
As we prepare to celebrate our 15th anniversary in 2022, we’d like to reflect on the past year. Looking back, 2021 brought exciting changes to Oaksterdam, from launching new classes and helping cities implement social equity programs, to partnering with industry leaders and chatting on Clubhouse. Here’s a look at our Top 10 highlights …
Capstone Winners: Dec. 2021
Each semester, Oaksterdam students complete a Capstone Project, designing a cannabis business or grow facility based on real-world parameters. Here are the winners from our latest course!
OU Signs Open Letter to UN
Oaksterdam University is among 181 non-profit organizations from 56 countries around the world to sign an open letter to the United Nations calling for transparency and accountability in global “Cannabis Guidelines” efforts. Copies of the letter were sent on Dec. 2, 2021, the first anniversary of the UN vote that downgraded international cannabis prohibition. Since then, concerns have arisen that the INCB is working in complete opacity to come up with proposed global “Cannabis Guidelines” that actually contradict the intentions of that historic vote.
Friday Field Trips: Lifted Spirit
Students who take Oaksterdam’s Live Semester courses get various networking and event opportunities, including virtual field trips. The tours take students through a variety of facilities in the cannabis industry, led by experts. This month, we’ve partnered with OU Alumni and Horticulture Faculty Oscar Burrola to feature his microbusiness, Lifted Spirit Collective. Read on to learn more about our Virtual Field Trip program and how you can host your own.
Aunt Sandy’s Dizzy Bird Thanksgiving
As you plan this year’s Thanksgiving meal, consider sharing some canna-friendly dishes with the adults at your table, courtesy of Aunt Sandy. “Aunt Sandy” Moriarty is the world’s first published author and teacher of cannabis cooking, and a long-time friend and faculty of Oaksterdam University. Sandy has taught cooking classes at OU dating back to our founding, including a Dizzy Bird Cooking Class each holiday season.
Plant Talk: The Panic Chop
What is a “panic chop”? In the world of cannabis cultivation, the panic chop occurs when growers harvest their crop hastily, earlier than expected, and with the potential loss of profit. Growers panic chop to save their plants from a potentially worse outcome caused by pests, pathogens, weather events, or other factors. During a recent Oaksterdam University Plant Talk on Clubhouse, OU Executive Director Dale Sky Jones asked participants what had caused them to panic chop. Find out what they said in our latest blog.
Home Grows in High Times
Oaksterdam University’s Luke Zimmerman, Esq., is featured in the recent High Times article “Do Cannabis Companies Face Consequences for Opposing Home Grows.” The article discusses how some large companies see home growers as a threat to business, and how home growers are pushing back to maintain their right to cultivate cannabis. Luke weighs in.
Plant Talk: Hop Latent Viroid
The hop latent viroid is keeping cannabis growers awake at night. They worry that HLVd will not only cut into profits but decimate entire crops and eradicate prized heirloom varietals. What is the hop latent viroid and how do we stop it?
25th Anniversary of Prop 215
OU’s Jeff Jones will participate in Cal NORML’s “25th Anniversary of Prop. 215” event, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in San Francisco.
Chiara Juster on “The Roll-Up”
OU’s Chair of Government Affairs Chiara Juster, Esq. recently appeared on Leafly’s potcast “The Roll-Up.” In Episode 214, “Let’s get Mom out of Jail,” Chiara talks about the heartbreaking case of Maria Kinsey.
Faculty Feature: Mike Jenkins, Ph.D.
Mike Jenkins, Ph.D., Vice-Chair of Oaksterdam’s Horticulture Department, marries his passion for optimized cannabis cultivation production with his remarkable background in plant physiology and ecology.
Meet OU’s NEW Horticulture Program
Oaksterdam is excited to announce our brand new Horticulture Program. We have completely overhauled our most popular course to reflect the latest and greatest tools and techniques in cannabis cultivation in line with the growing commercial market. Our January 2022 virtual Live Semester is enrolling now.
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 ally, faculty member, and supporter. In honor of his book release, OU caught up with him for a chat about his background, his book, and his history with OU.
Q&A with Chris Walsh of MJBizCon
Oaksterdam University has a long relationship with MJBizCon, one of the largest cannabis conferences in the country. As the OU Team gears up to attend the 10th-anniversary event, Oct. 19-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, we caught up with Chris Walsh, President and CEO of MJBiz Daily, to talk about the return of trade shows to Las Vegas, the importance of education in the cannabis space, and why people are sometimes surprised by MJBizCon.
Dale Sky Jones on Minority Report Podcast
OU Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones recently joined Khadijah Adams on the NCIS Minority Report podcast. The podcast features cannabis industry operators, advocates, and allies discussing issues related to social equity and people of color in the cannabis industry.
OU x GrowGen = Education Partners
The first cannabis college and largest hydroponics supplier in America join forces to develop the GroPro Team and empower successful DIY cannabis cultivators around the country.
Comment on COVID & Cannabis
Sensational headlines are proclaiming that cannabis use elevates the risk of COVID breakthrough cases. Is that true? Oaksterdam University Faculty Member Paul Armentano, Executive Director of NORML, says the findings need to be examined closely.
OU Announces Ed Rosenthal Scholarship
Oaksterdam University and legendary Grow Master Ed Rosenthal have joined forces to establish the Ed Rosenthal Scholarship Fund. The fund will assist veterans with tuition scholarships at OU, preparing them for careers in the growing cannabis industry.
OU & Leafly Launch Budtender Day
Oaksterdam University, America’s premier cannabis college, has partnered with Leafly, the world’s most trusted destination to discover and order cannabis products, to launch International Budtender Day on October 20. The annual holiday is designed to honor budtenders around the world who go over and above in this emerging profession.
Dale Sky Jones Joins Rolling Stone Culture Council
OU Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones has been accepted to the Rolling Stone Culture Council, a community of thought leaders and tastemakers shaping the future of cannabis and other industries.
Seed to CEO Podcast: Dale Sky Jones
Since its founding, Oaksterdam has faced federal raids, a fire at its main campus and a global pandemic. Dale Sky Jones, executive chancellor, president and CEO of Oaksterdam, calls such tough times “fertilizer for innovation.” Hear the Oaksterdam story straight from Dale In this episode of Seed to CEO podcast.
Cannabis at 40% THC is a Myth
Cannabis flower is showing up with higher and higher levels of THC. As more states legalize cannabis and growers compete to maximize potency, cultivars with 30 percent THC or more are becoming more common. Topping them all, strains of cannabis have recently cropped up in the news hitting 45 percent THC. Is that even possible?
Domestic Violence Survivor Jailed as Cannabis Patient in Courtroom
Far too often, the voices that should be heard the loudest are instead silenced. On Sept. 7, a brave woman set foot in a Louden County, Va. courtroom to testify against her domestic abuser. Because she admitted that she is a cannabis patient, she was the one who faced judgment. OU Chair of Government Affairs Chiara Juster (pictured) explains why that is wrong.
Support for Ryan’s Law SB-311
Ryan’s Law is an essential first step for terminally ill patients, who, by right, should be provided relief, compassion, and dignity. Cannabis medicine has been recognized as a necessity for a quarter of a century in California. We must demonstrate courage for dying patients with respect and human dignity intact, instead of forcing sleep-inducing opioids like fentanyl.
Faculty Feature: Stefanie Gangano, Ph.D.
Dr. Stefanie Gangano is Co-Chair of OU’s Commercial Extraction and Manufacturing Department. Her deep knowledge of chemistry helps her bring a nuanced perspective to the program. Here, she talks about her career, how she entered the cannabis industry, and how she came to Oaksterdam.
How to Extract 99% Pure THCA “Diamonds”
IN THE NEWS: OU Extracts & Manufacturing Co-Chair Anthony DeMeo published an article in Extraction Magazine on how to make THCA “diamonds.” Find it here.
Faculty Feature: Anthony DeMeo
As a “master alchemist” and co-chair of Extraction and Manufacturing at Oaksterdam University, Anthony DeMeo isolates prized components of cannabis in the lab and teaches others his time-tested techniques. Here, Anthony talks with OU about his background in cannabis and his vision for its future.
FECO, Distillate & Isolate: What’s the Difference?
Full Spectrum Oil, Distillate, and Isolate. These three terms are used throughout the cannabis and CBD industries, but are often misunderstood. Here, OU Extracts & Manufacturing Co-Chairs Anthony DeMeo and Stefanie Gangano, Ph.D. explain.
Oaksterdam’s Comment on Senate Cannabis Administration & Opportunity Act
The U.S. Senate invited comments on the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, sponsored by Senators Cory Booker, (D-N.J.), Ron Wyden, (D-Ore.), and Chuck Schumer, (D-N.Y.). Here is Oaksterdam University’s letter to our leaders on this important proposed legislation.
Decriminalizing Marijuana Won’t Stop the Black Market
IN THE NEWS: Oaksterdam Faculty Member Paul Armentano, deputy director of NORML, offers his views on decriminalizing cannabis in a Letter to the Editor of the Wall Street Journal.
‘I Took a Crash Course at Oaksterdam’ Rapper Redman Says
Oaksterdam Alumni Redman, a rapper, artist, actor, and SiriusXM radio host, gives props to OU in the current issue of Cannabis & Tech Today Magazine.
OU Digital Art NFT Drop Goes Live on OpenSea
The public can bid NOW on the OU Digital Art NFT Drop created to fight the 50-Year War on Drugs. Art is live on the OpenSea platform through Sept. 1, 2021.
OU Prof and Legend Ed Rosenthal Talks Home Cultivation & Social Equity
Oaksterdam Professor and Horticulture Legend Ed Rosenthal was profiled by Benzinga on Aug. 16, 2021. In the article, Ed talks about growing plants as way to reclaim pleasure, enjoyment, and a healthier product. He also talks about why it’s a matter of social justice.
Spring 2021 Capstone Winners
Oaksterdam’s Live Semester Horticulture and Business of Cannabis programs offer the chance to develop a real-world business plan under the guidance of OU’s expert faculty. Here are our 2021 winners.
Digital Art Contest Winners Announced
The results are in and five artists have been declared winners of Oaksterdam University’s first-ever digital art contest for an NFT drop. The contest commemorates the 50-year anniversary of Nixon’s declaration of the War on Drugs by asking artists to create a virtual art piece that shows their passion to deschedule cannabis.
Horticulture Semester: New & Improved!
We’ve completely revamped our Horticulture curriculum with a focus on optimal growing conditions, nutrient delivery, integrated pest management, and the latest in lighting options. You won’t find a commercial cannabis class like this anywhere but Oaksterdam University!
Searching for the Fountain of Blue Dream
In the News: Oaksterdam University horticulture instructor Jeff Jones is featured prominently in the Leafly article “Searching for the fountain of Blue Dream in Santa Cruz, CA” by Ellen Holland. Read an excerpt here.
Budtending Certification Program: New & Improved!
1.5 min. read. 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. New course updates rolled out this summer make the class even more relevant to budding dispensary employees.
Commercial Extraction and Manufacturing: New!
1.5 minute read: 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. Our Commercial Manufacturing and Extractions course will show you how to make these products, and a profit.
Business of Cannabis Course: New & Improved!
2 min. read. A new library of resources and video lectures by our expert faculty make this course more valuable than ever.
Enroll Now, Pay Later at Oaksterdam U
If you’ve dreamed of jump-starting your career in cannabis at Oaksterdam University, now is the time. We’ve got new payment plans that make tuition easy and affordable.
OU Hosts NFT Art Contest to Fight War on Drugs
Calling all digital artists who want to inspire the end of marijuana prohibition! Oaksterdam University is hosting a cutting edge non-fungible token (NFT) art contest to commemorate the 50th anniversary of cannabis prohibition.
Raising Funds for Cannabis Businesses with Arcview
Finding money for a cannabis venture can be difficult if you don’t know how. Learn how to access the funds you need to start your cannabis business.
The Raid
Listen to OU Chancellor Dale Sky Jones recount the raid in her own words, describing the day as a perfect juxtaposition of federal prohibition’s failure to meet the needs of communities.
Photosynthetic Performance and Potency
Oaksterdam University’s Vice-Chair of Horticulture, Mike Jenkins Ph.D., was just published in the Journal of Agricultural Sciences.
Legalization of cannabis should be on Biden’s to-do list
In this op-ed published in the San Francisco Chronicle, Oaksterdam University Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones discusses her confidence that President Biden and his team can come to the right decision on cannabis.
Congratulations Semester Capstone Winners!
Shout Out to Winter Semester’s Capstone Project Winners, Roaring Budz, and Great Lakes Growers!
Dispensaries struggle to find financial support amid pandemic
Kron4: While cannabis sales are up during the pandemic, not all dispensaries are sharing the same success stories.
Let’s Strive to End Marijuana Prohibition: Deschedule Cannabis, Congress!
Find out WHY descheduling marijuana is so important! Your Members of Congress work for you, so don’t be afraid to call and give them direction.
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10 Things You Might Not Know About Descheduling Marijuana
Did You Know, if the USA descheduled marijuana, we would legalize research in America, for Americans?
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Great Moments in Weed History
Oaksterdam University Founder Richard Lee was recently featured on the Great Moments in Weed History podcast
California Public Health Experts: Mass Gatherings Should be Postponed or Canceled Statewide to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California public health officials this evening issued an updated policy on gatherings to protect public health and slow the spread of COVID-19.