Ashamoye Mullings began her academic journey at Oakland University as a nursing major. However, she quickly realized she did not feel an intense passion for the nursing field. It became clear to Mullings...

Long before making it to Oakland University and majoring in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, AJ Joseph’s upbringing led them to find a great passion for the medical field. “I'm in a family where...

Raised in sunny Sacramento, California, Tuger Xiong found a passion for the performing arts at an early age. Once Xiong auditioned for Oakland University’s Musical Theatre program, the rest became history....

In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. climbed the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. In the speech, Dr. King expresses his vision of America: a nation where...

Nosaiba Lela grew up in the Rochester Hills area, exercising her passion for literature and reading throughout her academic journey. While she felt unsure of what area of study to pursue in her freshman...

The Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Award is given to Oakland University students who have helped foster interracial understanding and goodwill. Several exceptional students have received the award through...