Voting Booth
Tuesday, June 25, 2024


A new report on student voting shows that the proportion of Oakland University students participating in the democratic process continues to rise, far outpacing the national average for college students. 


Grace Bruck and Graeme Harper
Thursday, June 20, 2024


Incoming freshmen who are Platinum Presidential Scholarship recipients and enrolled in Oakland University’s Honors College have a new and exciting opportunity to apply for the Pescovitz Presidential Scholarship. 


Elliott Tower
Wednesday, June 19, 2024


Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a relaxing evening listening to the sounds of the carillon’s 49 fully-chromatic bells when the Six Fridays at 6 Summer Carillon Concert Series returns to the Oakland University campus beginning on Friday, July 5.


Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
Tuesday, June 18, 2024


A multidisciplinary team of Oakland University students made a splash at the 2024 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition, tying for third place among 20 schools nationwide. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, the annual event challenges students to design, develop and present innovations that harness the power of water. 


OU earns spot on Phi Theta Kappa honor roll for supporting transfer students
Tuesday, June 18, 2024


For the fourth consecutive year, Oakland University has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll, which recognizes excellence in the development and support of dynamic and innovative pathways for community college transfer students.


campus photo
Sunday, June 16, 2024


The Oakland University community extends its deepest compassion and warmest wishes to all who have been injured and impacted by the horrific shootings at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills on Saturday. 


A bumble bee flys over some plants.
Friday, June 14, 2024


The Michigan Bumble Bee Atlas Program is asking for the public’s help to track bumble bees as part of a statewide community science project.


IGVC
Thursday, June 13, 2024


Engineering and computer science students came from around the globe to compete at the 31st annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC), an event that immerses students in the burgeoning field of self-driving vehicles. 



Monday, June 10, 2024


For the third time in the past four years, Oakland University was awarded the McCafferty Trophy by the Horizon League.


Oakland University Associate Professor of Theatre Jeremy Barnett and theatre alumnus Jason Maracani recently unveiled a new art installation in the East Garden of the Krasi Art Center in St. Joseph, M
Monday, June 10, 2024


Oakland University Associate Professor of Theatre Jeremy Barnett and theatre alumnus Jason Maracani recently unveiled a new art installation in the East Garden of the Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph, Mich. that they hope will help people feel connected to and inspired by the gallery's outdoor space. 


Women & Philanthropy Event
Thursday, June 06, 2024


Members of Oakland University’s Women & Philanthropy group recently gathered with President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz and other community members to celebrate the milestone of awarding over $100,000 in grant funding to support campus programs.  


OU graduate students shine at robotics, automation show in Chicago
Wednesday, June 05, 2024


Mila Havens and Connor Homayouni, graduate assistants in the Augmented Reality Center (ARC) at Oakland University, recently participated in Automate 2024, North America’s largest robotics and automation event, which took place from May 6 – 9 in Chicago.


Oakland University, Oakland Community College partner on new student housing initiative
Tuesday, June 04, 2024


Oakland University (OU) and Oakland Community College (OCC) are collaborating on a pilot program that will allow OCC students to enjoy the benefits of living on the OU campus this fall while still taking classes at the nearby community college.


Professor of Physics Andrei Slavin poses for a photo in his office.
Friday, May 31, 2024


Oakland Distinguished Professor of Physics Andrei Slavin was recently named a ScholarGPS Highly Ranked Scholar, ranking No. 1 in the Lifetime Spin Wave category.


Scott Tiegs
Thursday, May 30, 2024


A study published in the journal Science uses a global experiment and predictive modeling to illustrate how human impacts to aquatic ecosystems are contributing to the global climate crisis. 


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