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| by Sandra Beckwith

Star Power

Musical alum sings OU’s praises for helping him find voice

His story is straight out of a Lifetime movie. read full story

President's Perspective

This issue of the magazine focuses on the students, faculty, staff and alumni who call OU home.

Around Campus

Homecoming

There’s nothing like a warm welcome home.

Alumni

A fresh outlook on alumni outreach

Leaders foster relationships as alumni ranks exceed 100,000.

Features

Making a Splash

Longtime swim coach inducted to Hall of Fame
Alum Propels Family Business to New Success

For Oakland graduates, their diploma is a launching pad for a successful career.
Jurva named assistant director, Student Organization Programs

Students orgs get coordinated.

Alumni

OUAA Honors Seven Outstanding Alumni at Annual Banquet

Seven alumni honored for their outstanding success.
Young Alumni 10 Within 10

Recognizing the impact young alumni make within the workforce and community.
Congratulations to OU’s 2016 Legacy Scholars

Five incoming freshmen and two transfer students earn legacy scholarships.

Giving

Research, Writing and Relationships

Associate Professor participates in both Rosen Fellowship programs.
Kenny Merit Scholarship

Couple’s gift rewards high-achieving science students.
Circle of Support

Nursing alumna creates endowment for working students.

OU Moment

Veterans

Taps echoed across campus as OU’s student veterans gathered at the Elliott Tower to remember 9/11.

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Around Campus

Coliant Group Company Graduates from Macomb-OU INCubator

The Coliant Group graduates from the Macomb-OU INCubator program.
Carver named to national clinical practice commission for educators

Association names Cynthia Carver to its new Clinical Practice Commission.
Accounting alumna wins national award for top CPA Exam performance

Kimberly Deyak earns the Elijah Watt Sells Award for CPA Exam performance.

Arts

Classical vocalist engages on many stages

Music major makes a name for himself through extraordinary involvement.
Hiberna Flores

featuring Laurie Tennent (photography) and Lisa Waud (installation)
Arts at OU

The Oakland University Alumni Association proudly presents the Arts at OU series.

Athletics

Enter the Den

Oh-Rena! TVs, graphics greet Grizzly fans.
Stuard notches first PGA Tour win

Rain-shortened playoff win follows Oakland Hall of Honor induction.
Motor City Madness

Joe Louis Arena hosts Horizon League basketball.

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