Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Since 1948, the National Conference of State Societies (NCSS) has selected accomplished young women from across the United States and around the world to participate in the Cherry Blossom Program, a week-long educational and cultural experience in Washington, D.C. for young women with an interest in social, civic, community, and world affairs.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The American Council on Education’s (ACE) inaugural Higher Education Futures Forum, led by Oakland University Professor David Stone, was convened on Feb. 13 in Washington, D.C. for the purpose of exploring the long-term future of higher education and how it might evolve over the next 50 to 100 years.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
In honor of Student Employee Appreciation Week (April 14–18, 2025), Oakland University is taking a moment to recognize the incredible contributions of our Graduate Assistants (GAs).
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Oakland University will present four individuals with honorary degrees in recognition of outstanding achievements in their respective fields during the university’s spring 2025 commencement ceremonies.
Monday, April 14, 2025
Vijayan Sugumaran, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Management Information Systems and Chair, Department of Decision and Information Sciences, from Oakland University's School of Business, has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2025 SAS Educator Award.
Monday, April 14, 2025
Each year, Oakland University recognizes outstanding student leaders who demonstrate academic excellence while making a positive impact on campus and in the community.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Read more about Associate Professor Kwame Sakyi, Ph.D., from the School of Health Sciences, and the impact he is making on Oakland University’s campus and in his home country of Ghana in this latest OU Magazine feature story.
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.