The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) at Oakland University connected students with industry professionals during its annual Mocktail Networking Night, a signature spring semester event...
Illuminating the paths of Oakland University students, Stefen J. Welch, OU alumnus and trustee, sat down for a fireside chat on career development on Feb. 11. As Vice President of Public Affairs for the...
Maryam Somo, Marketing Director
• November 19, 2025
The typical college course still relies on lectures, exams and projects, with limited opportunities for immersive learning beyond the classroom. At Oakland University, one professor is working to change...
The Detroit chapter of the Public Relations Society of America held its “From Cringe to Confidence: Mastering Authentic Networking” workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 12, featuring Michelle Gilbert, founder...
The fourth annual Broadcast and Sports Media Academy took place at Ford Field this year, on Thursday, Nov. 6. The event drew high school and college students from across Michigan for a full day of networking,...
The Oakland Center’s Founders Ballroom was buzzing on Nov. 3 as Oakland University’s Department of Communication, Journalism and Public Relations (CJPR) hosted its annual Career Panel, giving students...
On April 8, the Founders Ballrooms hosted a networking dinner and fashion show where students could practice their networking skills and refine their professional presentation at social events. The Career...
The Engineering Center is preparing for one of the biggest STEM events of the semester; GrizzHacks. The hackathon is a 24-hour engineering marathon to craft a STEM project with friends.
Starting on...
The winter semester at Oakland University is well underway as students prepare for midterm exams and plan for the future. One of the most anticipated events, the Winter Career Fair, provided students with...
As the Winter Career Fair approaches on Feb. 5, the Career and Life Design Center (CLDC) prepares staff and students to navigate the networking experience of the semester.
“It’s a team effort...
Oct. 17 was far from a regular Thursday at Oakland University as it became the Tercer Jueves Networking Day to commemorate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month and the empowering community of Latinx business...
The Oakland Center's upper floor held Oakland University’s annual Engineering and IT Career Fair on Oct. 3. The event ran from noon to 3 p.m. for students interested in the engineering, computer science,...
