Campus Student Organic Farm
Friday, November 15, 2024


The Campus Student Organic Farm (CSOF) recently dedicated their newest hoophouse, known as the Salad Palace, with a ribbon-cutting by representatives of key stakeholders. This hoophouse, the latest addition to the farm, was funded by Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) and was built earlier in the summer, in part by students. 


Anika Noni Rose
Tuesday, November 12, 2024


Anika Noni RoseTony Award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose will be the keynote speaker at Oakland University’s 33rd annual Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards Celebration. 


2024 Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence, Award Winners
Monday, November 11, 2024


Oakland University’s School of Nursing continues to applaud the advancement of the nursing profession as the gatekeeper for the 37th Annual Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence celebration. This award ceremony is more than just a night of professional awards; it is an opportunity to come together to honor and celebrate top nurses in Michigan.



Thursday, November 07, 2024


In a new American Enterprise Institute report ranking 446 college presidents who served between 2000 and 2023, Oakland University’s president, Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, was ranked 37th overall. 


ICON Conference
Wednesday, October 30, 2024


Dr. Chiaoning Su, associate professor in Oakland University’s Department of Communication, Journalism and Public Relations, was recently honored with the Dr. Frederick H. Teahan Outstanding Faculty Adviser Award at the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) 2024 ICON Conference. 


Katya Powder with Gov. Whitmer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024


Voice faculty member Katya Powder performed at Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s home for her annual Pride celebration. She was joined by some of Michigan’s fiercest LGBTQ+ leaders and allies and heard inspiring remarks from Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Attorney General Dana Nessel, and the first drag queen ever invited to the Governor’s House — Sabin Detroit Cooper.


Pipeline poster
Tuesday, October 29, 2024


This November, Oakland University’s Department of Theatre will present two plays, Pipeline and The Thanksgiving Play, which both center around high school students confronting issues of race and privilege in society.


Holidays at Meadow Brook
Friday, October 25, 2024


 It is almost the most wonder-filled time of year! The Holidays at Meadow Brook will bring a dazzling array of events, activities and opportunities for merry-making. 



Tuesday, October 22, 2024


At its most recent meeting, the Black Faculty Association (BFA) of Oakland University welcomed new members, celebrated current faculty members' promotions and research achievements, and introduced this year’s class of Legacy Award recipients, Dr. Rose Cooper and Dr. Frances Jackson.


OU Pledge Banner
Monday, October 21, 2024


Ten banners newly installed on light poles circling Bear Lake serve as a vibrant declaration of The OU Pledge, a new initiative dedicated to student success that will officially launch during the Winter 2025 semester. 


OU earns spot on Phi Theta Kappa honor roll for supporting transfer students
Wednesday, October 16, 2024


Those interested in learning about transferring to Oakland University are invited to attend OU’s Transfer Student Open House from 4-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the Oakland Center on OU’s campus. 


OU’s Career and Life Design Center earns 2024 Career Spark Award from Handshake
Wednesday, October 16, 2024


The Career and Life Design Center at Oakland University was recently awarded a 2024 Career Spark Award by Handshake, the leading early career platform in the U.S. The award recognizes top career centers in the categories of student engagement, employer engagement, and reporting analytics.


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Oakland University Art Gallery:
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