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[Photo] Oakland University: Still the safest in Michigan

Emily Morris, Managing Editor
April 29, 2020
Photo of Chief Operating Officer Scott Kunselman

[Photo] COO Scott Kunselman reflects on time at OU ahead of retirement

Katie Valley, Content Editor
April 22, 2020
President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz updates the campus community on OU's coronavirus response in a video from her home Friday, March 27.

[Photo] Pescovitz offers campus to Beaumont to house COVID-19 patients, testing sites

Katie Valley, Content Editor
March 31, 2020
Terri Orbuch

[Photo] Don't let quarantine kill your relationship

March 27, 2020
The Oakland Center will be used as a distribution center for sending out food and other necessities to the community.

[Photo] Volunteerism takes shape at OU with TEAM

April 1, 2020
Sara Blumer-Schuette’s research on how pathogens attach to surfaces will be included in the Applied and Environmental Microbiology journal.

[Photo] Assistant professor Blumer-Schuette recognized by AEM Journal

March 27, 2020
Ora Hirsch Pescovitz (March 20, 2020)

[Photo] Commencement ceremonies postponed until August

Katie Valley, Content Editor
March 20, 2020
Linda Pavonetti, Vijayan Sugumaran and Karen Sheridan are appointed to the rank of Distinguished Professor at the Board of Trustees formal session on Monday, Feb. 10.

[Photo] Board of Trustees appoints new distinguished professors, announces new online MBA

February 19, 2020
Oakland University is selected to take part in a nationwide initiative to increase data literacy on campus.

[Photo] Data Literacy Institute research aids in student success

February 19, 2020
Senior Lydia Schwerin received a $4,000 scholarship from the Tau Sigma National Honor Society.

[Photo] Social work major earns Tau Sigma transfer student scholarship

February 5, 2020
SMTD assistant professor Josh Young will perform music by Andrew Lloyd Webber in the Varner Recital Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 24.

[Photo] Professor Josh Young to perform music of Andrew Lloyd Webber at Varner Recital Hall on Jan. 24

January 22, 2020
Oakland students receive Superior Presentation awards at the Sigma Xi conference.

[Photo] OU students earn five awards at annual Sigma Xi conference

January 8, 2020
Students and staff participate in book measuring during a workshop on preserving old and rare books.

[Photo] OU awarded grants to maintain archives, special collections

December 4, 2019
OUWB graduate Amanda Xi (second from right) will work at Massachusetts General Hospital as a staff anesthesiologist and intensivist.

[Photo] Graduate of OUWB’s charter class joins faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital

December 4, 2019
OUWB students lead kids in playing doctor on teddy bears at the annual Teddy Bear Clinic at Beaumont Children’s Hospital in Royal Oak on Friday, Nov. 1.

[Photo] Teddy Bear Clinic gives OUWB students patient care experience

November 20, 2019
The Macomb-Oakland University Incubator has launched a new program on cybersecurity.

[Photo] Macomb-OU Incubator teaches educators about cybersecurity

November 20, 2019
Artist Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons, whose work has been featured in the Smithsonian, will be speaking at the Jean and Fred Braun Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

[Photo] Annual Braun Memorial Lecture welcomes well-known artist

November 7, 2019
Assistant professor Chiaoning Su teaches PR.

[Photo] PRAd turns PRSSA

Liz Kovac, Engagement Editor
October 23, 2019
South Foundation Hall renovations are expected to be completed by Fall 2021.

[Photo] South Foundation Hall renovation, enrollment covered at BOT meeting

Katie Valley and Trevor Tyle
October 16, 2019
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[Photo] Dr. Suzanne Klein's journey to OU's leadership program

October 13, 2019
Dominique Daniel, humanities librarian for history and modern languages, says she finds archival materials the most fascinating part of history.

[Photo] Dominique Daniel and the clues to Kresge’s collections

October 16, 2019
OUWB’s Pediatric Interest Group was named “Pediatric Interest Group of the Year” by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

[Photo] OUWB wins the "Pediatric Interest Group of the Year" award

October 9, 2019
Kara Sawarynski

[Photo] New vice chair named for OUWB Department of Foundational Medical Studies

October 9, 2019
President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz receives her flu shot at Kresge Library on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

[Photo] Stopping the flu at OU

October 9, 2019
The OU delegation at the Opening Ceremony of the 2019 Sino-Foreign (CCUT-OU 2+2) Joint Teaching Program.

[Photo] SECS expands partnerships with Chinese universities

October 2, 2019
Microbiology professor Tracey Taylor is named assistant dean of OUWB’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

[Photo] Tracey Taylor joins the OUWB Office of Diversity and Inclusion

September 25, 2019
Fourth-year nursing student Sable Zuza receives an honorable mention for her essay on making connections with a patient.

[Photo] Nursing student honored for ‘Kindness and Transformation’ essay

September 25, 2019
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[Photo] School of medicine students participate in poverty simulation

September 11, 2019
Photographed by Robert Hall Photography (www.robhallvisuals.com)

[Photo] Professors offer senior citizens in-home care with HOP-UP PT program

August 6, 2019
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[Photo] Professor, program director strives to make positive impact

August 6, 2019
History professor De Witt Dykes receives the Michigan Chronicle’s “Men of Excellence” award, which recognizes local African American men who inspire others through their work.

[Photo] History professor named to ‘Men of Excellence’ list

July 29, 2019
Star of Broadway's 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Josh Young heads to OU.

[Photo] Tony-nominated actor Josh Young joins School of Music, Theatre and Dance faculty

June 26, 2019
"James and the Giant Peach" tells the story of a boy who finds a magic peach and uses it to escape his mean aunts.

[Photo] School of Music, Theatre and Dance presents ‘James and the Giant Peach’

May 29, 2019
From left: Anna Szala and Rania Bellaaj join Oakland's Department of Psychology as part of the Fulbright scholarship program, which offers grants to students studying abroad.

[Photo] Two Fulbright scholars join psychology program

June 5, 2019
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[Photo] OUCARES receives $1 million donation from Ted Lindsay Foundation

Jordan Jewell, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2018
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[Photo] Oakland Administration strengthens international relations with Chinese universities

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief
October 13, 2018
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[Photo] ISE department earns scholarship for program curriculum and experience

Laurel Kraus, Managing Editor
June 26, 2018
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[Photo] Accreditation which helps more than just the university

Sadie Layher, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2018
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[Photo] OU Credit Union makes big donation to CSA

Ariel Themm, Staff Reporter
January 2, 2018
The Oakland Center renovation hopes to better host the growing student body.

[Photo] Plum Market to join Chartwells in the Oakland Center

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2017
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[Photo] George Sanders profile

Jordan Jewell, Contributor
December 5, 2017
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[Photo] Oakland University and MIOSHA Form Alliance To Promote Growth Of Workplace Safety

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2017
Students partake in the second annual Road March on Oakland's Campus.

[Photo] Student Veterans of OU prepare for Third Annual Road March

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2017
Evan Hodges participates in a practice interview as part of the OUCARES Pre-Employment Skills Training.

[Photo] OUCARES Prepares For Next Pre-Employment Skills Training Program

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2017
Business analytics program

[Photo] New Business Analytics Certificate Broadens Education Programs at OU

Falin Hakeem, Staff Reporter
August 1, 2017
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[Photo] OU Named A Top Producer For Autonomous Vehicle Workers

Mary Siring, Staff Intern
June 29, 2017
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[Photo] Oakland University to offer Master’s in Systems Engineering Degree

Falin Hakeem, Staff Intern
June 19, 2017
Award-winning actor, author, director and producer Henry Winkler will visit Oakland University on Feb. 13 to share humorous anecdotes and inspirational life lessons about overcoming adversity throughout his life and career.

[Photo] Henry Winkler talks 'Happy Days,' hard work, Hank Zipzer

February 10, 2017
Spirits Rising, a dynamic musical duo featuring Native American singers and songwriters Allison Radell and Joe Reilly – will be performing at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28.

[Photo] "Spirits Rising" to present Native American culture

January 24, 2017
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[Photo] Easy semester prep for those less motivated

January 3, 2017
New chief human resources officer switches up the department

[Photo] New chief human resources officer switches up the department

November 9, 2016
Holly Robinson Peete published a children's book in 2010, "My Brother Charlie," which won the 42nd NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in 2011.

[Photo] Holly Robinson Peete to speak at 25th annual Keeper of the Dream Awards

October 25, 2016
Ryan Sallans will be speaking at the Human Health Building room 1050 Thursday, Oct. 27 at noon.

[Photo] Ryan Sallans to speak on campus

October 18, 2016
Beth Talbert has taught courses in leadership, women in leadership, persuasion, gender communication, group dynamics, professional communication, public speaking and interpersonal conflict at Oakland University.

[Photo] Women's Leadership Institute kicks off with conference

October 18, 2016
Gov. Rick Snyder announced Tonya Allen of Troy, Robert Schostak of Bloomfield Hills and Marianne Fey of Birmingham and as the Oakland University Board of Trustees.

[Photo] Gov. Snyder appoints three new BOT members

October 4, 2016
From left: Angie Schmucker, vice president for Development and Alumni Relations; Michael Mazzeo, dean of the School of Business Administration; and David Tull, founder and CEO of Crestmark Bank.

[Photo] Crestmark Bank gives $100,000 to business school

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
September 6, 2016
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[Photo] OC expansion slated for completion in December 2018

August 30, 2016
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OC Winter Garden

Exterior Oakland Center

Exterior Oakland Center

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Talent and hard work combine for OU singer victory

David Tull

[Photo] OU Board of Trustees welcomes new chair, vice chair

Paige Brockway, Editor-in-Chief
August 18, 2016
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