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Students can deck out their graduation caps for a chance to be featured on Oakland's social media accounts.

What to expect when you’re about to graduate

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2017
Meadow Brook Theatre season announced

Meadow Brook Theatre season announced

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2017

Senior Thesis Exhibition honors studio art, graphic design majors

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2017

Communication professor to be honored with Googasian Award

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2017
Seniors gathered at the Royal Park Hotel on Thursday, March 30 to raise a glass and celebrated the night with a performance from Gold Vibrations.

A Toast to the Tassel celebrates almost-grads

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2017
2016 Lavender Graduates with guest speaker and Oakland University alum, Joshua Miller.

Lavender Graduation celebrates LGBTQIA+ and ally students

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2017

Theatre students put on nightclub cabaret acts

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2017
The Center for Student Activities and Leadership Development oversees the 300-plus student organizations on campus.

Nominations for Student Activities and Leadership Awards open

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2017

First Healthy Home & Living Expo to showcase products, raise money

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2017

Students paint way to success

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2017
Leader dogs are often brought to campus during finals weeks.

Leader Dogs for the Blind encourages nonprofit work

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2017
On Tuesday, Feb. 28 Honors College and International Students and Scholars put on an event to recognize global connections on campus through study abroad, language learning and cultural exploration.

ISSO, Honors College celebrate global community

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2017

Meeting of Minds presents unique research opportunities

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2017

All about connections at the TEDx conference

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2017

Conference to help students launch into the working world

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2017
Journalism and communication students have the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program in Greece this summer.

Study abroad in Greece, tell humanitarian stories

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2017
The 2016 Cupid's Undie Run was a mile-long run in Detroit on Valentine's Day to raise money for the Children's Tumor Foundation. The Undie Run party at The Fillmore.

Strip down for charity

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2017
The Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic in Pontiac has hosted OUWB since March 2016.

OUWB students provide health care to underprivileged citizens

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2017
Professional and Continuing Education program is at students’ service to study and review for entrance exams.

Test prep courses offered to students

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2017
'Rumors' has it

‘Rumors’ has it

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2017
With valentine's day coming up, a visit to the Detroit Institute of Arts is one of the affordable date options.

Unique, cheap dates around metro Detroit

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2017
Men and women came together in Michigan's capital, Lansing, to march for women's rights. It was part of one of the 600 sister marches organized after the march in D.C.

Women’s March on Lansing rallies thousands in protest

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2017
Some volunteers get to organize the toys and other donations that have been brought to the Grace Centers of Hope throughout the year.

MLK Day of Service brings together OU community

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2017
Cindy Williams (left) and Dani Cochrane (right) will play the role of Mom and Kat in "Mom's Gift."

“Mom’s Gift” charms audiences at Meadow Brook Theatre

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2017
Travel funds can help students prepare for road trips or getaways as the next break approaches.

Winter wanderlust in the mitten

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2017
The current exhibit at the Oakland University Art Gallery, Hiberna Flores, will be on display until Feb. 19.

Hiberna Flores newest exhibit at OU Art Gallery

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2017

Top 5 coffee shops to study in

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
January 3, 2017
Jenna Varosi-Garavaglia, a former Oakland University student who has lost 95% of her hearing, is now a teaching as an assistant for an American Sign Language professor.

Deaf student shares her story in ASL program

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2016

Time to get Loud at the Library

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
November 23, 2016
Students can get fresh fruits on campus to maintain their healthy diets.

How to eat healthy in college

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2016
Each year, the mansion brings out decorations and artifacts gathered from its archives to display during the annual Holiday Walk Tours. This year's theme is childhood treasures.

‘Tis the season for the Holiday Walk

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2016
Founder of non-profit organization Fleece and Thank You, Nicholas Christock delivers blankets with his friend Dan Brown in November, 2015.

Former soccer captain to give talk on servant leadership

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2016

Politics of the rural poor

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2016

Fight the Night increases empathy, awareness for homlessness

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2016
Nancy Lopez works with Kevin Rodriguez to improve his English.

Oakland Literacy Council implements new training program to recruit students

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2016
The art gallery will have abstract pieces on display.

OUAG hosts abstract art exhibit

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2016
ISSO’s annual report shows that all of OU’s schools have recorded growth in international student enrollment, some more significant than others.

Record-breaking year for international students

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2016

New public relations major up for review

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2016

Rochester Hills Public Library to host Zombie Walk

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2016
Senior Kiera Becker was diagnosed with Celiac disease.“Celiac disease is a serious genetic autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine,” according to Celiac.org.

Student overcomes celiac disease obstacles

Amy Swanson, Reporter
October 11, 2016
Student Program Board's Wheelchair Basketball raises awareness for accessibility

Student Program Board’s Wheelchair Basketball raises awareness for accessibility

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2016
Dr. Gennifer Weisenfeld, professor at the Duke Trinity College of Arts and Sciences gives a speech at Oakland University Thursday, Sept. 29.

Lecture puts new spin on Japanese art

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2016
Phil Powers as Dr. Watson (left) and Ron Williams as Sherlock Holmes (right).

Meadow Brook Theatre kicks off 51st season with Sherlock Holmes

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2016
As students start looking for jobs to apply to, OU’s Career Services can be beneficial. They offer opportunities like consultations for job search strategies and teaching ways to better network with employers.

Jobs don’t grow on trees

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2016
Study shows goldfish have an average of nine seconds longer attention spans than humans.

People have lower attention span than goldfish

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2016

Toga at the Tower

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2016
Discovery and Coffee is a lecture series held every month at the Rochester Hills Public Library featuring OU professors sharing their expertise. The events are free, but attendees must register in advance with their library card.

College at the library

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2016

Phyllis Schalfly, advocate against feminism passes away

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2016
The Grizz sits in the big yellow chair which is a new feature of a pocket park in Pontiac.

Grizz Night in Pontiac familiarizes Oakland with neighbors

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2016

Pontiac’s fun opportunities to be highlighted at Grizz Night

Amy Swanson
April 10, 2016

The world came to OU at International Night

Amy Swanson
April 3, 2016

Oakland Arts Review kicks off with launch party

Amy Swanson
March 29, 2016
Featured speaker, C.J. Bentley, a dog behavior consultant and instructor for Oakland University’s AAT-C program, talked to students about how to best incorporate animals into their therapy work.

Importance of listening to your dog discussed at Animal Welfare Lecture

Amy Swanson
March 27, 2016
Participants were allowed to fill out complaint forms which the "dictators" at the event could choose to ignore. 

Students sign away First Amendment for free food

Amy Swanson
March 27, 2016

Fight boring weekend blues with Escape the Room Detroit

Amy Swanson
March 13, 2016
Using multimedia at the event, Rabbi Joseph Klein told the stories of superhero creators.

CRU holds event on Jewish origins of superheroes

Amy Swanson
March 13, 2016
Morgan Shaw-Andrade, a junior biology major with a concentration in pre-medical studies, officially identifies as a transgender man. 

Breaking free of a negative stigma

Amy Swanson
March 6, 2016
Chewing gum can be a more affordable choice of energy boost. 

Six weird ways to boost energy without a $5 cup of coffee

Amy Swanson
February 27, 2016
The Center for Multicultural Initiatives(CMI) hosted its annual event, Taste of Africa, at the banquet rooms on Friday, Feb.12 at the Oakland Center. 

African American Celebration Month in full swing with a Taste of Africa

Amy Swanson
February 14, 2016
Mental health is a growing concern: Is OU keeping up?

Mental health is a growing concern: Is OU keeping up?

Amy Swanson
February 7, 2016
Director of the Center for Student Activities and Leadership Development, Jean Ann Miller was honored at the half time during the men's basketball game on Jan.29 for her dedication to the university. 

Jean Ann Miller honored for dedication to OU

Amy Swanson
January 31, 2016
Oakland University Student Congress hosted the Winter Fest Tailgate on Jan.29 before the men's basketball game inside a heated tent, getting students prepared for game night. 

Golden Grizzly pride drove this year’s winter tailgate

Amy Swanson
January 31, 2016

Bringing gold to every game

Amy Swanson
January 17, 2016
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