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The Oakland Post

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The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

Students visit the preserves to study microbes and ecosystems.

Construction reduces outdoor research areas

Grace Turner, Managing Editor April 18, 2017

As construction continues on Oakland University’s campus, buildings and trees compete for attention, sometimes with fatal results. But it’s not just ecosystems that are destroyed – so are opportunities...

Former photo editor at the Oakland Post Salwan Georges will begin work as photojournalist at the Washington Post in early April.

Journalism alumnus Washington Post-bound

Grace Turner, Managing Editor April 4, 2017

Alumnus Salwan Georges has made it big in the journalism world. The winter 2015 graduate was recently hired by The Washington Post as a photojournalist. The newspaper reached out to Georges by phone...

Hynd discusses achievements in State of the University Address

Grace Turner, Managing Editor April 4, 2017

In his State of the University Address on April 4, Oakland University President George Hynd discussed achievements and predicted a bright future for OU. As this is Hynd’s last year as president, his...

Award-winning journalism alumna Joanne Gerstner has had work published by nationwide news organizations and hopes her work makes a positive impact.

Journalism alumna awarded for personal, professional achievements

Grace Turner, Managing Editor March 21, 2017

Journalism alumna Joanne Gerstner is the recipient of the Headliner Award from The Association for Women in Communications Detroit Chapter. “The Headliner Award salutes the outstanding personal and...

Student body president Zack Thomas speaks at the State of the Student Body and reflects on the accomplishments.

State of the Student Body Address looks forward, backward

Grace Turner, Managing Editor March 7, 2017

Everything from parking to social justice was addressed by Student Body President Zack Thomas at his State of the Student Body Address on March 6. The first part of the speech focused on Oakland University...

Dr. Alison Hynd sits in the living room of the Sunset Terrace. President George Hynd and his wife moved in to their new home on campus in early November 2015.

Dining with the Hynds: Students invited to Sunset Terrace

Grace Turner, Managing Editor January 31, 2017

While much of the Oakland University community prepares for a transition period, President George Hynd and his wife, Alison, continue to work with students this semester. The Hynds invited student representatives...

Faculty concerned new university president won’t bring change

Grace Turner, Managing Editor January 17, 2017

Worries about Oakland University’s future swirl in wake of the Jan. 10 and 11 open presidential search forums. According to representatives from Oakland’s chapter of the American Association of...

New chief human resources officer switches up the department

New chief human resources officer switches up the department

Grace Turner, Managing Editor November 9, 2016

Changes to Oakland University's human resources (HR) department have been made since the new chief human resources officer, Libby Ciliberti, started work on July 11. Ciliberti and Chief Operating Officer Scott...

Center for Michigan holds Community Conversation on campus

Grace Turner, Managing Editor October 18, 2016

With presidential elections right around the corner, most voters are thinking about government at the national level. However, The Center for Michigan wants to engage Michiganders in an ongoing conversation...

Ken Fleck, the person who grabbed a lot of students' attention on campus Wednesday, Sept. 21 as he preached, gets mocked by a student.

Damnation allowed, regulated on campus

Grace Turner, Managing Editor September 27, 2016

A man informed a crowd of Oakland students that they were going to hell. While controversial, he had every right to do so. Carrying a battered black Bible and standing on a bench in the grassy area...

This year 20,012 students were enrolled to Oakland University. (Archived photo)

Number of students enrolled drops for first time in 17 years

Grace Turner, managing editor September 27, 2016

The number of students enrolled at Oakland University has declined for the first time in 17 years, according to Paul Schroeder, associate vice president for enrollment management. Last year’s...

Winter College’s department made $55 million in last decade

Winter College’s department made $55 million in last decade

Grace Turner and Sam Schlenner September 13, 2016

  After the campus community learned about the Board of Trustees retreat and sixth-annual Winter College donor event in Florida in February 2016, some students and faculty at Oakland University...

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