Mathew Seidel’s research explores how changes in a type of fat found in cell membranes may contribute to glaucoma — insight that could improve diagnostic and treatment methods

New genomic resource provides scientists with a powerful tool to study the species’ genetic diversity, disease susceptibility and recovery — and help restore threatened Caribbean coral reefs

Faculty Research Fellowship supports Jacob ben Widmar’s development of ‘Pringle & Finn, The Musical!’

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16

New pre-K classroom expands access for local families and provides hands-on learning opportunities for Oakland University students

Two Oakland University alumni and longtime superintendents retire after careers shaped by partnership and purpose in public education

OU’s Online MBA ranks No. 45 nationally, while its On-Campus MBA is named among the Best On-Campus MBA Programs for 2027

July 2026

Six Fridays at 6 concert series brings internationally acclaimed carillonneurs to Elliott Tower

Veteran actress and special lecturer helped mentor generations of performers

Open to aspiring and established writers, this free workshop will offer tips for writing and publishing personal stories of faith

Ora Hirsch Pescovitz’s vision is to incentivize research and support for the arts

Four-day autonomous vehicle competition is scheduled for May 29–June 1

Pioneering faculty member and first female chair leaves lasting impact on campus and generations of students

Public invited to campus screening and student Q&A on April 1

The community is invited to enjoy new and returning events, from an elegant Mother’s Day Tea to Summer Concerts and the Gatsby Garden Party

March 2026

The weeklong event series will be capped off with a celebration hosted by OU’s Career and Life Design Center

Title IV-E fellowship provides funding, field experience and career pathways for OU social work students

Learn about programs and opportunities during Engineering and Computer Science Day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, January 24 on Oakland University's campus.

Performances are from January 15–18 in Varner Recital Hall

The show runs January 7 through February 1 at Meadow Brook Theatre

December 2025

Oakland University’s presidential home powered 100% by renewable energy

Premiere will take place at 2026 North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference

Pontiac-based ReciproCity Apps uses technology to build public goods

CLW meets twice a week on campus

Grizzlies Together in Grief will hold a kickoff event from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, December 5, in Oakland Center Room 128

OU Professor Thayer Jonutz will present ‘Hammer and Nail,’ and ‘Scorched’ on Nov. 15

Event will light up Meadow Brook Hall Nov. 28 – Dec. 30 2025

Freshman class largest since 2019; Honors college continues to grow in numbers and academic excellence

This fall’s Richard J. Burke Lecture in Philosophy, Religion and Society will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the Oakland Center Gold Rooms

OU will play essential role in advancing UNAI’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

This year's theme is Virtual Healthcare: Linking Scholarship to Practice

September 2025

Chris Foley Pilsner appointed to newly created CMCO role

Campus events will run from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on October 28

Campus events will run from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Advancement team nearing $1M goal to rename Oakland Aquatic Center after beloved coach Pete Hovland

Events will celebrate the history, politics and culture of Hispanic people

The Great Estate will host a fabulous collection of events, ranging from a family-friendly Hall-oween event to glamorous date nights and the all-new Bewitching Hour costume party

Free and open to the public, the event will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, in the Oakland Center Founders Ballrooms

Newly created role will assist students, faculty and staff in resolving conflicts and disputes through informal mediation, coaching and problem solving

‘One night only’ performance at Varner Recital Hall on Sept. 20

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10

Concert will feature Joe Reilly, Lesley-Anne Stone, and Mark Stone

Oakland University selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network

Partnership to increase the number of nurses graduating from OU

The windows are back at the National Historic Landmark, following a six-month restoration journey

The Honors College expects to welcome approximately 700 freshmen this fall, a more than 40% increase over last year

Collaborative performance is part of The ARK Initiative’s Black Box Theatre Series

Free and open to the public, the event will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, at Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills