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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

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Student involvement and engagement at Rock and Enroll Day

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor July 24, 2024

With the steady arrival of the fall semester, July 16 was Rock and Enroll Day at Oakland University. Housing tours, tabling and swag giveaways were among the activities held at the Oakland Center (OC)...

State of the University focuses on challenges, changemakers

State of the University focuses on challenges, changemakers

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor December 1, 2022

On Nov. 30, Oakland University held the annual State of the University Address led by President Ora Pescovitz. The address called attention to challenges OU has encountered and some solutions created,...

Exclusive interview with President Pescovitz on enrollment, East Campus and more

Exclusive interview with President Pescovitz on enrollment, East Campus and more

Gabrielle Abdelmessih, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2022

The Oakland Post sat down with President Ora Pescovitz on Thursday, Nov. 17 for her first formal interview with The Post since the beginning of the fall semester. Pescovitz discussed her priorities for...

Aug. 8 BOT meeting: economic engagement, enrollment, DEI updates

Aug. 8 BOT meeting: economic engagement, enrollment, DEI updates

D'Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter August 10, 2022

On Aug. 8, Oakland University’s Board of Trustees held their final summer meeting at 2 p.m. The BOT meeting began with the President’s report given by President Ora Pescovitz. This included a recognition...

O'Dowd Hall is home to OUWB.

OUWB addressing space concerns that impact accreditation

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor April 13, 2022

On March 21, 2022, The Oakland Post released a story regarding the Oakland University William Beaumont (OUWB) School of Medicine’s accreditation issues. The Post met with Steve Collard — vice dean...

Course enrollment concerns pile up as we head into the summer.

OU faculty express concerns over course enrollment

D'Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter April 13, 2022

With registration for the Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 semesters underway, Oakland University's faculty has expressed concerns over problems surrounding enrollment and course cancellations for...

President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz addressed the Oakland University community on March 30 for the State of Academic Affairs.

2022 State of Academic Affairs details university priorities, achievements, financial updates

Lauren Reid, Content Editor March 31, 2022

President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Britt Rios-Ellis presided over the campus community on March 30 for the 2022 State of Academic Affairs — detailing...

Oakland University may purchase the Baker College Auburn Hills Campus.

OU may purchase Baker College of Auburn Hills for $8.15 million

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor March 23, 2022

Because the Oakland University William Beaumont (OUWB) School of Medicine is at risk of losing accreditation due to lack of classroom space, OU is looking to acquire Baker College of Auburn Hills to reduce...

OUWB's accreditation at risk due to lack of space for students

OUWB’s accreditation at risk due to lack of space for students

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor March 21, 2022

The OU William Beaumont (OUWB) School of Medicine is now at risk of losing accreditation due to a lack of educational space for students.  OUWB's spacing issues were revealed and discussed by campus...

President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz delivering the State of The University Address on Thursday, Oct. 21.

State of The University Address recognizes budget shortfall and enrollment decrease, highlights areas of growth

Lauren Reid, Content Editor October 22, 2021

President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz addressed the Oakland University community on Thursday, Oct. 21 during the annual State of The University Address in the Oakland Center (OC) Founder’s Ballrooms. Executive...

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...

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