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President Pescovitz and Provost Rios-Ellis on stage during last Wednesdays State of Academic Affairs Address. Following the event, they sat down with The Post to answer some questions for the campus community.

President Pescovitz, Provost Rios-Ellis answer The Post’s questions about future of OU

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2022

Following last Wednesday’s State of Academic Affairs Address, President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Britt Rios-Ellis sat down for an interview with...

OUs SMTD performed Pippin from March 30 through April 3 in Varner Studio Theatre.

SMTD’s ‘Pippin’ amazes as last theatre performance of school year

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor April 4, 2022

The School of Music, Theatre and Dance rounded out the semester with its rendition of “Pippin,” which is easily the best show I’ve seen from the school. Filled with harmonizing songs, whimsical humor...

Brad Goulet had four hits in six at-bats against Michigan on Wednesday.

Baseball goes to Ann Arbor and cruises past Michigan

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 31, 2022

The Oakland baseball team defeated the Michigan Wolverines, 14-7, on Wednesday afternoon at Ray Fisher Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Golden Grizzlies traveled an hour southwest of campus to take...

President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz addressed the Oakland University community on March 30 for the State of Academic Affairs.

2022 State of Academic Affairs details university priorities, achievements, financial updates

Lauren Reid, Content Editor March 31, 2022

President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Britt Rios-Ellis presided over the campus community on March 30 for the 2022 State of Academic Affairs — detailing...

Elizabeth Anderson, Ph.D spoke on campus last week for the annual Richard J. Burke Lecture.

Annual Burke Lecture in Philosophy features Dr. Elizabeth Anderson

Grace Lovins, Senior Reporter March 30, 2022

After a year's postponement, the annual Richard J. Burke Lecture in Philosophy, Religion and Society took place on March 24 at 7 p.m. in the Oakland Center Banquet Room. This year’s lecture featured...

University officials continue to navigate a lack of classroom space on campus so students can learn in person in the fall.

Dean’s Office, Office of the Registrar relieve classroom space concerns

Sarah Gudenau, Features Editor March 30, 2022

In February and early March, the lack of classroom space at Oakland University shocked the Spanish Department's students and faculty who feared the possibility of many Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 classes...

(From left to right) Professor Garry Gilbert presenting, with panelists Catherine Shafran, Professor Kate Roff and Professor Chiaoning Su.

CJPR hosts “Reporting from a War Zone: Ethics, Trauma, Impact, and Solutions”

Leticia Cezário Santos, Marketing Director March 30, 2022

On March 22, the Communication, Journalism and Public Relations Department (CJPR) at Oakland University hosted “Reporting from a War Zone: Ethics, Trauma, Impact, and Solutions.” The panel discussion...

Krista Rice has been named the new head volleyball coach at Oakland University.

Newly-hired volleyball coach Krista Rice ready to take program to new heights

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 30, 2022

On March 16, Athletic Director Steve Waterfield announced the hiring of Krista Rice to be Oakland University’s next volleyball coach. The coaching search lasted just over two months. Former Head Coach...

Professor Susan McCarty (left) and Professor Alison Powell (right) admiring some of the art in recent volumes of The Oakland Arts Review.

The people behind The Oakland Arts Review: OU’s international undergrad literary arts journal

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2022

Now in its seventh volume, OU’s international undergraduate literary arts journal The Oakland Arts Review (OAR) is still chugging along — giving students professional publishing and editing experience...

Sports reporter Christian Tate reminisces on Tyler, the Creators 2019 album Igor.

The Creation of an Artist: Tyler, the Creator’s “Igor” 3 Years Later

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter March 28, 2022

Tyler, the Creator can be considered an “artist”, in every sense of the term. His musical evolution has been a joy to watch, as he continues to experiment with new sounds and genres.  After establishing...

The Beta Gamma Sigma chapter recently welcomed 28 new members.

Beta Gamma Sigma celebrates another year by inducting high-achieving business students

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter March 28, 2022

The Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) chapter at Oakland University welcomed 28 new members for the third year in a row, bringing the total membership to 85. Initially founded in 1913, BGS is an international...

Baseball wins a close match against Eastern Michigan

Baseball wins a close match against Eastern Michigan

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter March 28, 2022

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies Baseball earned a comeback win over the Eastern Michigan University Eagles 5-4 on March 22 at the Oestrike Stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The Golden Grizzlies,...

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