Being asked to take over a 9-20 team that saw former head coach Beckie Francis ousted for malfeasance (according to OU) doesn’t sound like the ideal situation in which to become the face of a program,...
A former Oakland University Athletics employee said to have been paid to keep quiet.The employee signed an “Administrative Professional Release and Separation Agreement” after deciding to step down....
University administration has changed quite a bit while students were enjoying their summer vacations. While the scandal that led to the resignation of President Gary Russi and resulted in the firing...
A poster hangs on Athletic Director Tracy Huth’s office wall titled “Mission of Oakland Athletics.” The “mission” is “to guide, encourage and support our Student-Athletes as they strive for...
Former President Gary Russi is retiring with almost a quarter-million dollars from Oakland University.According to a retirement agreement, Russi is receiving $225,000 in deferred compensation. The money...
Since former Oakland University Women’s Basketball coach Beckie Francis was fired June 12, and her husband, Oakland University President Gary Russi, announced his retirement the same day, much speculation...
Although there has been a litany of media reports about Beckie Francis being fired for emotionally abusing basketball players, former Board of Trustees Chair Henry Baskin, who served on the board from...
Beckie Francis was intolerant of Jenna Bachrouche’s weight and religion, the former OU women’s basketball player said in an interview Wednesday, at her home in Kalamazoo. Bachrouche, who began telling...
Oakland University President Gary Russi unexpectedly announced his retirement, June 12. To make things more surprising, Russi’s wife and OU women’s basketball coach, Beckie Francis, was fired within...
During the past two years, there has been much attrition in the ranks at Oakland University.νApril 30 2012 - Provost Virinder Moudgil announced his departure from Oakland University to become president...
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