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Crafting Communication Skills

Campus Highlights |

College of Arts and Sciences

By Emily Morris

Crafting Communication Skills

Special Instructor Beth Talbert celebrates 35 years of teaching and guidance at OU

Campus Highlights |

Athletics

By Michael Downes

Golden Moment

Recapping the Golden Grizzlies 2024 basketball season

A Celebration of Legacy

Alumni Voices |

Oakland University Alumni Association

By Napoleon Harrington

A Celebration of Legacy

Alum Napoleon Harrington reminisces about Alumni Reunion Weekend

Making a Difference

Alumni Voices |

Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

By Rebbecca Steketee

Making a Difference

OUWB med student forges paths toward career in cancer care

Mentoring to Success

Campus Highlights |

School of Health Sciences

By Nykiera Thomas

Mentoring to Success

Mentor-mentee duo discovers the transformative power of collaboration success

Inspired Aspirations

Campus Highlights |

School of Nursing

By Michael Downes

Inspired Aspirations

ASPIRE program creates inclusive space for future nurses

Staying the Course

Campus Highlights |

Athletics

By Kristina Lindberg

Staying the Course

Cross country and track and field coach leans on lessons learned from mentors

Chasing a New Chapter

Campus Highlights |

College of Arts and Sciences

By Kristina Lindberg

Chasing a New Chapter

Nontraditional college journey led associate professor to find her love for criminal justice

Campus Highlights |

College of Arts and Sciences

By Mary Gunderson-Switzer

Home Again

Venturing out to fulfill research aspirations brings OU alum full circle

Time Well Spent

Campus Highlights |

College of Arts and Sciences

By Rebbecca Steketee

Time Well Spent

Film studies professor finds motivation in her students and fellow faculty

A Passion for Solutions

Campus Highlights |

School of Engineering and Computer Sciences

By Kathy Angel

A Passion for Solutions

Engineering student’s love of problem solving puts him on the track to success

A Call to Coaching

Campus Highlights |

Athletics

By Kristina Lindberg

A Coaching Legacy

Swim coach’s long success was shaped by early influences

Two women standing together holding signs with text "I heart OU" and "Proud Alumni"

Campus Highlights |

Alumni

By Kristina Linderg

Alumni Reunion Weekend

Alumni Reunion Weekend reunites alumni for connection and networking

Announcing the 2023 Alumni Night of Excellence Honorees

Campus Highlights |

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Announcing the 2023 Alumni Night of Excellence Honorees

Learn more about the honorees

An Exceptional Career

Campus Highlights |

History

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An Exceptional Career

De Witt S. Dykes retires after 53 years at OU

Making a Case for Sustainability

Campus Highlights |

Sustainability

By Emily Morris

Making a Case for Sustainability

Sustainability passion projects grow from campus collaboration

Illustration of lake, fountain and building with text "Stay Golden"

Campus Highlights |

Homecoming 2022

By Rob Ray

Stay Golden

One alum shares what it means to come home for homecoming

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Campus Highlights |

Social Work

By Kristina Lindberg

Supporting Society

Master of Social Work program at OU addresses critical shortage of social workers, focuses on social justice

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Campus Highlights |

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

By Patrick Dunn

Dedicated to Better Discourse

Markeal Williams' community engagement work promotes a more thoughtful world

Campus Highlights |

Alumni

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Then and Now: The OUAA’s 50-Year Journey

A look back at 50 years of the Oakland University Alumni Association

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Campus Highlights |

School of Business Administration

By John McTaggart

An Easy Decision

SBA undergrad Matthew Morertuzzo says he made the right choice in coming to OU

A man standing in a river

Campus Highlights |

Biology

By Emily Morris

Exploring OU’s Living Classroom

Prescribed burn ignites new life in OU’s wildlife preserves

Big Boy statue in Bear Lake

Campus Highlights |

Campus Archives

By University Communication and Marketing

Legends of OU

Dive into the lore that surrounds Bear Lake

Terry Dibble leaning against weight

Campus Highlights |

Human Movement Science

By Michael Downes

Three-peat

Terry Dibble, CAS ’80, SHS ’93, couldn’t stay away from OU’s campus

Family Tradition

Campus Highlights |

Communication and Spanish Language and Literature

By Rebbecca Steketee

Family Tradition

Micah Dymond is following in her family’s footsteps

Contributing to History.

Campus Highlights |

History

By Kathy Angel

Contributing to History

When you love something, keep doing it

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion |

OU-Pontiac Initiative

By Kristina Lindberg

The Big Picture

OU programs use holistic approach to advance academic accomplishments in the community

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Student Success |

Office of Global Engagement

By Kelli M. Warshefski

World Travelers

Students find personal and educational growth through faculty-led study abroad courses

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Community Engagement |

School of Engineering and Computer Science

By Laura Phillips

The Future of Care

Social robots offer new opportunities in patient care

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Community Engagement |

Around Campus

By Kelli M. Warshefski

Contributing to the Public Good

Transforming the world through service

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Research Endeavors |

Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice

By Kelli M. Warshefski

Formation and Fracture

Researching community movements and the forces that break them

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion |

Center for Multicultural Initiatives

By Kelli M. Warshefski

Voices That Matter

University students of color endure and overcome challenges in the hopes of aiding future generations

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion |

Kresge Library Archives

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Breaking down Barriers

The journey to building cultural competence on campus and beyond

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion |

Office of Global Engagement

By Kelli M. Titus

Global Ambassadors

Study abroad advisers share their educational experiences

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion |

Global Engagement Office

By Mary Gunderson-Switzer

Experiences in ESL

'English homework’ translates to everyday successes for OU’s ESL students

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Research Endeavors |

Around Campus

By Kelli M. Titus

Women in STEM

The importance of expanding the field of STEM researchers

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Student Success |

Graduate Study

By Michael Downes

Educational Escape

Father and son have a unique, friendly competition in their educational endeavors

A woman and a man at a table.

Community Engagement |

School of Nursing

By Patrick Dunn

Health Care for the Homeless

Associate professor challenges students' preconceived notions of homelessness

Research Endeavors |

Department of Biological Sciences

By Adam DePollo

Gut Feeling

Biology professor finds unexpected links between gut bacteria and brain health

Photo of Lauren Denson

Around Campus |

By Patrick Dunn

Accessibility

OU’s specialized disability support services help students succeed

Words that read "Achieve your fullest potential" with a student to the right of it

Words that read "Achieve your fullest potential" with a student to the right of it

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