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OU launches its Freedom of Speech contest

Gracie Murray, Features Reporter February 21, 2024

Is freedom of speech a necessity in order to have a healthy democracy? Oakland University President Ora Pescovitz and Professor Dave Dulio, the director of the Center for Civic Engagement, invite students...

Feb. BOT meeting: New data science B.S., nursing simulation laboratory and “Aspire. Advance. Achieve.” fundraising campaign closure

Feb. BOT meeting: New data science B.S., nursing simulation laboratory and “Aspire. Advance. Achieve.” fundraising campaign closure

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Reporter February 7, 2024

Oakland University’s Board of Trustees (BOT) held its first Winter 2024 semester meeting on Feb. 2. The creation of a data science undergraduate program, the renovation of a nursing simulation laboratory...

Year in review: A recollection from President Pescovitz

Year in review: A recollection from President Pescovitz

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2023

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, The Oakland Post sat down with President Ora Pescovitz to conduct her second annual “year in review” interview. Pescovitz discussed the positive and negative aspects of the academic...

Dec. BOT meeting: OU dashboard, financial statements and BOT bylaws revision

Dec. BOT meeting: OU dashboard, financial statements and BOT bylaws revision

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor December 13, 2023

Oakland University’s Board of Trustees (BOT) held its final Fall 2023 semester and calendar year meeting on Dec. 4. President’s Report OU President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz began the president’s...

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State of the University highlights past achievements, future goals

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2023

On Thursday, Sept. 28, President Ora Pescovitz spoke at Oakland University’s annual State of the University Address at Varner Hall, recognizing the university’s recent accomplishments and subsequent...

OU’s first graduating class celebrates its 60th class reunion

OU’s first graduating class celebrates its 60th class reunion

Payton Bucki, Content Editor October 4, 2023

From Sept. 28 to 29, members of Oakland University’s first graduating class gathered on campus grounds to celebrate their 60th class reunion. The Charter Class members were invited to take part in numerous...

Sept. BOT meeting: Stabilized enrollment, $5 million for basketball facility, Pescovitz’s contract extension

Sept. BOT meeting: Stabilized enrollment, $5 million for basketball facility, Pescovitz’s contract extension

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor September 20, 2023

The first Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting of the academic year took place on Sept 11. Among the topics discussed were OU’s national recognition, the funding for a basketball training facility and a contract...

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Career and Life Design Center rebranding

Payton Bucki, Content Editor September 20, 2023

The Oakland University Career and Life Design Center, formerly known as Career Services, opened its doors to students, staff and faculty with a grand opening ceremony on Aug. 31. With the newly-adopted...

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OU Credit Union donates $1 million toward campus sustainability efforts

Payton Bucki, Content Editor June 8, 2023

When Oakland University announced the suspension of its considerations for an East Campus development (ECD) project, environmental activists on campus rejoiced. While this major development in the...

Stephen Mackey named Vice President for Finance and Administration

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor December 7, 2022

After a search committee led by Provost Britt Rios-Ellis submitted finalists for the position, President Ora Pescovitz appointed Stephen W. Mackey as Oakland University’s new vice president for finance...

Student demonstrators protested the East Campus Development project during a speech on sustainability from Pescovitz on Oct. 4.

Sustainability rally gets visit from student protestors

Payton Bucki, Content Editor October 12, 2022

Throughout the month of October — recognized as ‘Sustainability Month’ — Oakland University will host a variety of events that promote sustainable living within the campus community. On Oct. 4,...

‘OU Forward’ sends message of unity to campus community

‘OU Forward’ sends message of unity to campus community

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor September 21, 2022

With hopes of welcoming everyone back to Oakland University (OU) and reconnecting after two years of being primarily online, President Ora Pescovitz invited students, staff and faculty to the “OU Forward”...

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