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Tracy Huth says the number one thing is that [student-athletes] are permitted an environment in which they can achieve what they’re here for. 

Athletics looks forward to 50th year amidst Francis dismissal

August 22, 2013

A poster hangs on Athletic Director Tracy Huth’s office wall titled “Mission of Oakland Athletics.” The “mission” is “to guide, encourage and support our Student-Athletes as they strive for...

Police Chief Lucido retires from Oakland University’s police department

August 21, 2013

Oakland University Police Chief Samuel Lucido is retiring after 11 years at OU.The retirement, effective Jan. 3, will coincide with Lucido's 42nd year in law enforcement.The announcement came in a campuswide...

Russi retires with money, computers, iPad

August 17, 2013

Former President Gary Russi is retiring with almost a quarter-million dollars from Oakland University.According to a retirement agreement, Russi is receiving $225,000 in deferred compensation. The money...

College of Arts & Sciences seeks new associate dean

The College of Arts and Sciences is looking for a new Associate Dean.The College accepted applications through August 9 and is now reviewing them. The search began after Dr. Kathleen Moore retired from...

Outgoing president gave up housing, cars, possibly more

By Victoria Craw August 7, 2013

Since former Oakland University Women’s Basketball coach Beckie Francis was fired June 12, and her husband, Oakland University President Gary Russi, announced his retirement the same day, much speculation...

Turnover and over and over…

By Kevin Graham August 7, 2013

 OU is again looking for a Dean of the School of Education and Human Services.Interim Dean Mary Stein has stepped down following revelations in The Oakland Press that she and education professor Timothy...

Betty Youngblood leads OU in presidential search

By Brian Johnston August 7, 2013

After Gary Russi’s announcement that he’d be stepping down as President of Oakland University, the Board of Trustees appointed Betty Youngblood as the university’s interim president.Youngblood grew...

CAS Dean adjusts to life at OU

CAS Dean adjusts to life at OU

August 6, 2013

Kevin Corcoran, new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, joined the Oakland Grizzlies  July 1. His first goal is to familiarize himself with the campus. Corcoran plans on being interactive with...

Glenn McIntosh encourages students to identify a vision

Glenn McIntosh encourages students to identify a vision

August 6, 2013

An all-state football and track star in high school, Glenn McIntosh was an outside linebacker at Central Michigan University before injuries cut his playing career short after just one season.It was at...

James Lentini comes home to Michigan

James Lentini comes ‘home’ to Michigan

August 6, 2013

Oakland University’s new Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs has an interesting past. Google the name James Lentini and you’ll see links describing an accomplished composer and guitarist,...

Not just small change at OU

Not just small change at OU

August 3, 2013

The Board of Trustees (BOT) voted for an increase in tuition of 3.75 percent for undergraduates and 3.74 percent for graduate students.The average tuition for undergraduate students going full time will...

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