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Phenomenal Women panel encourages students in STEM fields

April 11, 2016

In 2014 the American Association for University Women (AAUW) reported that women working full time in the United States were paid 79 percent of men’s wages, contributing to the 21 percent wage gap.On April 7, the Oakland Univers...

Letter to the editor: An open letter to President Hynd

Christopher Scicluna

February 28, 2016

My name is Christopher Scicluna. I am an Oakland University transfer student. I am very concerned on where my future at Oakland University is going and what is happening to my tuition dollars.I transferred from Macomb Community Col...

Editorial: Another week, another closed board of trustees meeting

Kristen Davis

February 15, 2016

Oakland University administration has a history of acting in secrecy, and it appears that despite attempts from students, faculty and the community to convey to campus leaders that the lack of transparency is unethical, the tre...

Former Oakland University student-athlete founds non-profit organization

November 22, 2015

Mentorship program a success after its first year, moving for a second

By Kaylee Kean

April 15, 2014

Graduation is approaching, and with it the fear of the unknown. Students have begun to ask themselves: What do I do now? Where should I go?One program has risen to try to dispel these fears and make students more prepared for...

Making transitions: OU alum Joel Lane examines the impact of major life changes

Kailee Mathias

April 13, 2014

Dr. Joel Lane, Oakland alum, is the first annual recipient of the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), Annual Dissertation Award.Lane’s dissertation examines why transitional periods, like college, can be harder for some you...

Bringing back OPTIONS?

LeAnn Brown

September 23, 2013

A group of 17 OU alumni, faculty and OPTIONS program (Oakland University Post-Secondary TransitIONS) graduates have petitioned Oakland University administrators to bring back the program.They characterize the termination of OPTION...

Oakland Pioneers come back for the 50th Charter Class Reunion

September 15, 2013

PGA golfer and OU alum Brian Stuard speaks on recent success

By Jake Alsko

September 3, 2013

PGA golfer Brian Stuard is the most successful athletic alum in Oakland University history, and he's still getting better.“This winter I kind of changed how I was practicing, a little bit more how you play rather than just hitting...

Erin Sudrovech

August 26, 2013