Wednesday, April 09, 2025
OU History Professor Daniel Clark's book on the experiences of Metro Detroit autoworkers in the 1950s was selected as one of the 2025 Michigan Notable Books.Oakland University history professor Daniel Clark’s recently published book on the lives of Detroit autoworkers in the 1950s is among 20 works selected as Michigan Notable Books for 2025.
Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Every spring Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance recognizes distinguished students, faculty, staff, and community members with MaTilDa Awards, which are named to honor Matilda Dodge Wilson, who donated the land on which Oakland University is built.
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
Jessica Rico, special lecturer in the Department of Writing and Rhetoric, uses insights she gained in OU's Inclusive Teaching Academy to connect with students in her Composition I course.When Jessica Rico participated in Oakland University’s Inclusive Teaching Academy, it opened her eyes to new ways of connecting with students from diverse backgrounds.
Monday, April 07, 2025
Looking to offer a smooth transition for students between Washtenaw Community College and Oakland University, the schools have announced new transfer articulation agreements within the field of education.
Monday, April 07, 2025
On Friday, April 11, Oakland University will celebrate the 50th anniversary of World Music at OU with a special concert presented by the OU African Drum and Xylophone Ensemble - Akwaaba, and the OU Steel Band – Pan-Jumbies. The program will also feature internationally renowned steel pan artist Andy Narell.
Friday, April 04, 2025
When Oakland University sophomore and music major Ethan McMurray posted a classical composition about a grilled mushroom on his Instagram account, he never expected it would become a viral sensation that would attract more than 10 million views and an interview on The Today Show website.
Wednesday, April 02, 2025
The Oakland Symphony Orchestra and Oakland Symphony Chorus, with special guests, bass-baritone soloist Evan Ross and members of the Lake Orion High School Choir, will present their gala season finale concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 at Detroit’s Orchestra Hall.
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Oakland University has been named a Voter Friendly Campus, one of 272 campuses in 39 states and the District of Columbia by Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. The initiative recognizes institutions that have planned and implemented practices that encourage their students to register and vote.
Monday, March 31, 2025
Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week (March 31-April 4) is a time to recognize the incredible contributions of graduate students to Oakland University and beyond.
Friday, March 28, 2025
In partnership with the Southeast Michigan World Affairs Council, the Department of Political Science at Oakland University, the Barry M. Klein Center for Culture and Globalization, and the Center for Civic Engagement will present “An Evening with Former Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor” on Monday, April 7.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Barbara Oakley, distinguished professor of engineering, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Barbara Oakley, Ph.D., distinguished professor of engineering, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
A lost work by the late David DiChiera – a former professor of music at Oakland University, department chair, assistant dean, and founder of the Michigan Opera Theatre (now Detroit Opera) – will be performed at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 6 in Varner Recital Hall by OU faculty member Rebecca Happel and OU student Joshua Rao as part of the Piano Area Showcase.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
MichAuto, in collaboration with the Department of Management and Marketing at OU, will host "Driving Michigan's Future: Retaining Talent and Building Opportunities" on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Oakland University.
Monday, March 24, 2025
Members of the OUWB Class of 2025 learned Friday where they will first be physicians, successfully matching at Johns Hopkins University, University of Massachusetts, and more than 20 other programs across the U.S.
Friday, March 21, 2025
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Scott CieslakOakland University’s next installment of the School of Business Administration Dean’s Executive Speaker Series features a seasoned business leader who will discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) drives growth in the manufacturing industry.