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New leadership structure increases efficiency, community engagement

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor May 19, 2020

President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz unveiled a reconfiguration of Oakland University’s leadership structure in order to increase efficiency, functionality and opportunities for community engagement, effective...

President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz discussing Oakland University’s 2020 graduation on CNN.

Oakland may offer a drive-thru graduation

Emily Morris, Managing Editor May 16, 2020

The winter semester has almost finished, but there is one last achievement to address — commencement.  Because of precautions revolving around COVID-19, President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz announced on...

Piskulich steps up to serve as interim provost

Piskulich steps up to serve as interim provost

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor May 15, 2020

Senior Associate Provost Michelle Piskulich will step into the role of interim provost — effective June 15 — as the national search to find a successor for Provost James Lentini continues. The search...

Kevin Corcoran, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, has delayed his retirement after the COVID-19 outbreak. Photo courtesy of Brian Bierley

CAS Dean delays retirement to plan for fall semester

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor May 13, 2020

Kevin Corcoran, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), has postponed his retirement as the university attempts to solidify plans for the fall 2020 semester.  Despite Corcoran originally announcing...

Student Congress held an Academic Concerns Forum on Tuesday, May 12 for students to ask questions directly to administrators through Google Meet. Photo courtesy of OUSC Facebook.

Academic Concern Forum allows student questions answered

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor May 13, 2020

Students were able to voice their questions about the uncertain future regarding campus life in a COVID-19 year to administration at Oakland University Student Congress’s (OUSC) Academic Concern Forum...

Congress passed the CARES Act,  giving out $2 trillion in relief funds. Photo courtesy of Grant News.

Title IV eligible students will receive $500 from CARES act

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief May 12, 2020

Emergency grants were recently made available for Oakland University students when the U.S. Congress passed The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The act gave over $2 trillion...

State representative and university leaders hold town hall

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter May 6, 2020

Local university presidents and U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin held a town hall on Tuesday, May 5.  Hosted over Zoom, the town hall allowed students to speak with the 8th district congresswoman and Oakland...

Two volunteers handle produce in the Oakland Center.

Oakland Center turns into community safe haven

Emily Morris, Managing Editor May 4, 2020

Many households have been strained because of Michigan’s protective stay-at-home order — struggling to generate consistent meals, hygiene products and social interaction. The Oakland Center has morphed...

Oakland University: Still the safest in Michigan

Oakland University: Still the safest in Michigan

Emily Morris, Managing Editor April 29, 2020

Specialized studies, sports teams and organization options are some aspects of Oakland University that draw students, but Golden Grizzlies are also recognized for the safe community. The campus has maintained...

Administration takes pay cuts for anticipated funding loss

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief April 29, 2020

In a move to combat the anticipated revenue shortage, Oakland University executive staff will be taking pay cuts, as well as implementing other measures. OU President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz announced...

Campus prepares for fall 2020 hybrid learning

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief April 29, 2020

Oakland University became the first university in Michigan to announce a change to fall semester learning on Friday, April 24. Faculty and students will all be required to wear protective masks during...

Student teaching interns remain on the front line during COVID-19 pandemic

Sam Summers, Design Editor April 26, 2020

For the past five weeks, Oakland University’s student teaching interns have been constantly adapting to changing circumstances as Michigan’s public school districts have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. On...

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