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A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

University Communications conducts summer emergency drill

University Communications conducts summer emergency drill

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor August 14, 2024

Oakland University’s Emergency Communications Team (ECT) conducted a partially functional exercise to refine the procedures and coordination behind emitting emergency alerts to the OU community. “It...

OU ranks 7th in national campus safety study

OU ranks 7th in national campus safety study

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor January 24, 2024

According to AcademicInfluence.com’s recent campus safety rankings, Oakland University placed 7th nationally. It is the only school in Michigan listed in the top 15. The rankings are based on compliance...

Driver and pedestrian safety on campus following vehicle-pedestrian traffic crash

Driver and pedestrian safety on campus following vehicle-pedestrian traffic crash

Payton Bucki, Content Editor December 13, 2023

On Nov. 30, The Oakland University Police Department (OUPD) responded to a traffic crash involving a pedestrian and driver. The crash occurred on Meadow Brook Road in front of the Oakland Center. While...

OU students attend vigil on Thursday, Feb. 16 in honor of the tragedy that took place at Michigan State University.

MSU tragedy puts student safety in focus

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2023

The tragic shooting at Michigan State University (MSU) on Feb. 13 was the 67th mass shooting of 2023. The incident put the gun violence epidemic in the U.S. on front pages once again, and has traumatized...

Car crash scene at the I-75 exit to southbound Joselyn Road. Photo courtesy of FOX 2 Detroit

Armed car thieves force OU community to shelter-in-place and delay classes

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2022

On Monday Nov. 14, 2022, the OU community awoke to a terrifying situation which left everyone shocked and confused for hours.  As reported by The Oakland Press, in the early hours of the morning, a...

OU's public safety building. Last week OUPD had to respond to a reported armed robbery attempt.

Three individuals are in police custody after on-campus armed robbery attempt

Gabrielle Abdelmessih, Editor-in-Chief April 6, 2022

The Oakland University Police Department (OUPD) is investigating an armed robbery attempt that took place on Wednesday Mar. 30 at approximately 6:15 p.m. in the P-5 parking lot next to Oak View Hall. A...

OUPD safety suggestions

Grace Turner September 21, 2015

Chief Mark Gordon’s safety suggestions   If you meet someone online and are going to meet them face-to-face, bring a friend. Also, know the place you’re going to meet so you know potential...

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