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Partnership eases financial burdens of nursing degree

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor October 14, 2020

Nurses with associate degrees might want to expand their education. Oakland University’s partnership with McLaren Oakland Hospital provides a seamless and affordable Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. “Getting...

Britt Rios-Ellis named executive vice president of Academic Affairs and provost

Britt Rios-Ellis named executive vice president of Academic Affairs and provost

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor October 14, 2020

After nine months of searching, Oakland University welcomed Dr. Britt Rios-Ellis as the new executive vice president of Academic Affairs and provost beginning Jan. 4, 2021.  The announcement came from...

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BOT to purchase research facility, review hiring practices

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor October 14, 2020

The Oakland University Board of Trustees (BOT) met Monday, Oct. 12 via WebEx to review enrollment, diverse hiring practices and potential expansions of research facilities, as well as announce the new...

Police Files: 10/14/2020

Ben Hume, Web Editor October 12, 2020

Cocaine Backup An officer responded to a call for backup from a fellow officer on patrol near midnight on July 9 near the Mobil gas station on Walton Blvd. The officer arrived and immediately went and...

The Meadow Brook Mansion has several wings with small indoor venues.

The future of the Meadow Brook Ball

Emily Morris, Managing Editor October 7, 2020

Depending on Oakland University’s stance on in-person socialization in the winter semester, the Meadow Brook Ball could resume as usual, take a virtual approach or be limited to themed giveaways. The...

The TreeRunner park on campus has maintained operation with half capacity and increased safety measures.

TreeRunner Adventure Parks adapts to pandemic

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief October 7, 2020

TreeRunner Adventure Parks had to make significant changes to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, only in its second year of business on Oakland University’s campus. Immediately after the pandemic gained...

This is an event flier from the most recent public relations event. Discussions focused on the most effective ways to use social media.

Social media meets social advocacy

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor October 7, 2020

With the world being mostly online nowadays, Oakland University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) held an event for Social Media for Social Advocacy to help students in PR better...

OU endorses Gov. Whitmer’s Spread Hope, Not COVID

OU endorses Gov. Whitmer’s ‘Spread Hope, Not COVID’

Emily Morris, Managing Editor October 7, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer introduced a collaborative campaign, “Spread Hope, Not COVID,” in September, and Oakland University is fully onboard.  “Spread Hope, Not COVID” is meant to unite Michigan...

Ben Fuhrman specializes in electroacoustic music.

SMTD hosts virtual New Music Night

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter October 7, 2020

School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) at Oakland University is hosting the New Music Night, now in its fourth year, virtually on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Initiated by Ben Fuhrman, a composer and special...

Grizzly Health Squad fights against COVID-19

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter October 7, 2020

To provide its students a safer learning environment during COVID-19 pandemic, Oakland University has launched the Grizzly Health Squad (GHS). The GHS is a student-driven engagement initiative, promoting...

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Latinx communities

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor October 6, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month allows for celebrations, discussion of Latinx experience Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations at Oakland University have given members of the Hispanic and Latinx communities...

Flu vaccines available on campus

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter September 30, 2020

Getting the flu vaccination has always been one of the most crucial actions in preventing the spread of the flu virus. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important now than ever. To help limit...

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