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HOST program helps medical students save on travel

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter January 29, 2020

Traveling for residency interviews can be one of the most expensive barriers to getting a medical degree. One Oakland University William Beaumont (OUWB) program helps make the experience a little bit cheaper. The...

The Student Organic Farm received two community awards in November 2019.

Organic Farm successfully wrapped up its season with awards

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter January 29, 2020

In November 2019, the director and student members of Oakland University’s Campus Student Organic Farm (CSOF) wrapped up its farming season with two community awards – “Future Workforce Fuelers”...

Representatives from 15 departments answer questions from the student body at the first Student Concerns Forum on Thursday, Jan. 23.

Questions and voices heard at first Student Concerns Forum

Katie LaDuke, Managing Editor January 29, 2020

Students have a voice that matters. Members of the student body were encouraged to speak to administrative, faculty and staff representatives on how to improve campus experiences during the first Student...

Chris Singleton discusses racism and love.

Chris Singleton tells OU ‘Love is stronger than hate’

Katelyn Hill, Staff Reporter January 29, 2020

After an unthinkable tragedy, a former professional baseball player decided to share his story to teach people to see others by the content of their character instead of by the color of their skin. Chris...

David Dulio moderates the event with questions for the panel.

Human trafficking panel informs OU community

Rachel Basela, Life & Arts Editor January 29, 2020

Human trafficking is not only happening across the globe, it’s not just happening in low income areas and it’s not just happening to women.  Oakland University’s Center for Civic Engagement partnered...

Tommy the Titan wears the bear after losing to OU in the annual giving challenge last year.

OU competes with U of D in annual Giving Challenge

Liz Kovac, Engagement Editor January 26, 2020

The University of Detroit Mercy and Oakland University are competing in their annual giving challenge from Jan. 27-31. The challenge has been held once a year for the past four years and is a chance...

The study on biomarkers for predicting autism was led by a geneticist and chair of obstetrics and gynecology for Beaumont Health and OUWB.

Beaumont Health research identifies autism biomarkers

Katelyn Hill, Staff Reporter January 22, 2020

In a recent study done by Beaumont Health, a research team was able to identify key biomarkers for predicting autism in newborns. Using archived blood spots from past patients, the team was able to...

Community members discuss opinions on preferred traits and qualifications for a new provost. Current provost James Lentini is set to leave at the end of the winter semester.

Administration hosts open forum to discuss concerns and preferences for new provost

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor January 22, 2020

Administrators held an open forum Tuesday, Jan. 14 to discuss concerns the Oakland University community has with regard to the search for a new provost. With current provost James Lentini set to leave...

Snow can’t stop the public humanities

Katelyn Hill, Staff Reporter January 22, 2020

Even though the snow cancelled school, it couldn’t stop the Center for Public Humanities’ kickoff event, “Envisioning the Public Humanities” on Saturday, Jan. 18. Oakland University’s new...

Students expand ecology skills in Ecuador

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor January 22, 2020

The BIO 4333 study abroad trip to Ecuador gave 11 students the opportunity to experience tropical ecosystems firsthand.  The trip, which was taught by associate professor Scott Tiegs, allowed students...

Three-time WNBA MVP and four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lisa Leslie delivers the keynote address at the 28th annual Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards Celebration

Keeper of the Dream celebration asks: Why not me?

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief January 22, 2020

The annual Keeper of the Dream celebration took place in the Founders Ballroom on Monday, Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. WNBA champion and Hall of Fame athlete Lisa Leslie delivered the keynote...

PSA scholarship open to former OU charter students

Katie Valley, Content Editor January 22, 2020

Incoming freshmen and currently enrolled students who graduated from a school chartered by Oakland University can now apply for a $3,000 renewable competitive scholarship through the Office of Public School...

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