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[Photo] African American Celebration Month in effect until Feb. 16

January 25, 2023
Oakland University’s Campus Student Organic Farm (CSOF) celebrated the completion of their raised beds project on Oct. 12 inside the farm’s hoop house.

[Photo] Raised beds completed at Campus Student Organic Farm

October 19, 2022
CAIR, previously the Host Family Program, aims to provide resources to international students who come to OU to continue their studies.

[Photo] CAIR partners with International Oasis for leadership summit

October 12, 2022

[Photo] Oct. 3 BOT meeting: Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Research and Innovation Center and east campus

October 6, 2022
GrizzHunt is a week-long scavenger hunt which will take place on and around Oakland University’s campus during the week of homecoming, Oct. 10-17.

[Photo] GrizzHunt to take place during homecoming week

October 5, 2022
OU Center for Autism is hosting Maureen Ziegler for Autism Acceptance Month.

[Photo] OU Center for Autism to host Maureen Ziegler for Autism Acceptance Month

April 6, 2022
The Beta Gamma Sigma chapter recently welcomed 28 new members.

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

March 28, 2022
Professor Taras Oleksyk has asked OU’s administration to provide financial assistance for the universitys Ukranian students.

[Photo] OU’s Ukrainian community ask administration for financial assistance

March 23, 2022
Spring commencement ceremonies will take place at the Orena on Thursday, April 28 through Saturday, April 30.

[Photo] University plans for in-person spring commencement ceremonies

March 9, 2022
Professor Tiffany Steele, the keynote speaker of the 8th annual Black History Month Research Symposium.

[Photo] 8th Annual Black History Month Research Symposium coming Feb. 16

February 14, 2022
Oakland University Professor of English Jeffrey Insko.

[Photo] Letter to the editor: Does the BOT practice what it preaches?

January 28, 2022
The header of the emergency notification that was sent to the campus community early Wednesday morning.

[Photo] Sexual assault reported to have taken place in residence hall

December 8, 2021
A screen cap of President Ora Hirsch Pescovitzs Nov. 19 OU update video.

[Photo] Letter to the editor: About that Dining Table

November 24, 2021
Career Services offers a variety of workshops and Prep Chats to help students prepare for career fairs. Students can visit the office at 154 North Foundation Hall or schedule appointments via Handshake.

[Photo] Career Fair 101: Your guide to preparing for career fairs

September 22, 2021
Due to COVID-19, a lower number of high school graduates and competition among schools, OU has seen a decline in enrollment. Finance and administration leaders expect there could be a $17 million deficit.

[Photo] Decline in OU Enrollment, expected $17 million deficit

September 15, 2021
OU administrations bargaining team and the OU AAUP reached an agreement. The tentative agreement is a three-year contract, set to expire Aug. 14, 2024.

[Photo] New faculty contract: bargaining results, what concessions were made, looking ahead

September 8, 2021
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[Photo] OU, faculty reach agreement, fall semester begins immediately

September 4, 2021
The OU AAUP has called for a work stoppage effective immediately as of 1:00 a.m. Thursday. The start of the fall semester is now delayed.

[Photo] Faculty contract expires, fall semester delayed until new agreement is reached

September 2, 2021
The deadline for faculty contract negotiations has been extended for the third time to midnight on Aug. 31. If agreements are not made by the deadline, a work stoppage is possible.

[Photo] Faculty negotiations extended to Aug. 31, administration takes weekend off from bargaining

August 27, 2021
New Dean of OUs College of Arts and Sciences Elaine K. Carey.

[Photo] College of Arts and Sciences welcomes Dr. Elaine Carey as New Dean

September 8, 2021
Campus Alliance for Sustainability and the Environment (CASE-OU) started a few years ago with the goal of promoting sustainability on campus. The group is speaking out about how that goal could be impacted by the outcome of the current faculty contract negotiations.

[Photo] Letter to the editor: Campus Alliance for Sustainability and the Environment (CASE-OU) speaks on contract negotiations

August 27, 2021
OU plans to return to campus for the fall 2021 semester. Many faculty members and student workers are concerned about the universitys plan as COVID-19 cases surge.

[Photo] OU faculty, student workers concerned about return to campus

August 20, 2021
Professor Barbara Oakley at the blackboard working out an equation for her class. Her hard work and dedication have earned her notoriety as an influential voice in the world of Engineering.

[Photo] Professor Barbara Oakley named highly influential woman in engineering

July 29, 2021
Oakland University Program Director for Creative Writing Jeff Chapman.

[Photo] Professor Jeff Chapman reflects on becoming program director during COVID-19

May 26, 2021
Professor Bridget Kies taking part in the Faculty After 5 lecture series. Kies has been a professor at OU since 2019.

[Photo] Professor Bridget Kies: Her road to OU, joys of teaching film

April 14, 2021
Powell has taught at Oakland University since 2014. Her new book “The Art of Perpetuation” draws inspiration from a life of movement and an innate desire to grow and make sense of the world around her.

[Photo] Professor Alison Powell releases book, reflects on COVID-19 learning

March 15, 2021
A student tries out virtual reality while playing Minecraft. Oaklands School of Engineering and Computer Science will be adding an Augmented Reality Center (ARC) into its building.

[Photo] Augmented Reality Center gets founding members

March 15, 2021
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[Photo] Housing responds to students’ spring break return

March 3, 2021
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[Photo] OU Day of Giving raises $455,000 for campus funds

February 7, 2021
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[Photo] ‘Inspire The Choir’ workshop to feature Grammy winner and composer

February 3, 2021
Taras Oleksyk is an assistant professor of biological sciences and the study’s lead investigator.

[Photo] Oakland professor leads groundbreaking genetic research in Ukraine

January 27, 2021
The BioButton is available for free for anyone with a GrizzID.

[Photo] BioButton made available for students, faculty

November 30, 2020
Students gather for a past in person commencement ceremony. This year Oakland University has taken an alternative approach with a drive-in commencement in the fall and, now, a virtual winter commencement.

[Photo] BREAKING: Virtual commencement ceremony for winter graduates

November 11, 2020
Professor Terri Towner took sabbatical to gather information about the upcoming Presidential election, partnering with Ohio Northern University

[Photo] Great Lakes Poll explores election, race relations, COVID-19

October 27, 2020
2817 Research Dr., located four miles south of campus in Rochester Hills.

[Photo] BOT to purchase research facility, review hiring practices

October 14, 2020
Meaghan Berry was named an influential woman in design by Crains Detroit Business.

[Photo] Professor wins ‘Notable Women in Design’ award

October 14, 2020
This is an event flier from the most recent public relations event. Discussions focused on the most effective ways to use social media.

[Photo] Social media meets social advocacy

October 7, 2020
Joe Jones was nominated to the Board of Trustees for an eight-year term by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Jones is an Oakland Alum and a friend of his fellow nominee, Trina Scott.

[Photo] New trustee Joe Jones plans to listen, show empathy

October 7, 2020
Ben Fuhrman specializes in electroacoustic music.

[Photo] SMTD hosts virtual New Music Night

October 7, 2020
President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz

[Photo] Letter from the President: Get the facts, make the right choice

September 23, 2020
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[Photo] OU partners with Detroit Institute of Music Education

September 23, 2020
The Oakland University facial masks will include both official logos — the Grizz and OU printed.

[Photo] Free OU branded facial masks

August 2, 2020
David Dulio

[Photo] Political conversations coaxing COVID-19 vaccine

May 19, 2020
Political Science professor David Dulio

[Photo] What students can do with a political science degree

November 4, 2020

Women’s basketball

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