Oakland University
Recent News About Oakland University
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Celebrate International Womxn's Day event
Celebrate International Womxn's Day event
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OU Ethics Bowl team earns spot in national tournament
Following an impressive performance in regional competition, Oakland University’s Ethics Bowl team has earned a coveted spot in the National Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl competition, which will take place March 2-5 in Portland, Ore.
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OU to welcome John Holiday, countertenor, for Pontiac performance
Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance will welcome countertenor John Holiday for a free concert on Friday, January 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts in Pontiac.
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Families Against Narcotics launching 'Hope Not Handcuffs' initiative at OU
Families Against Narcotics (FAN), a Macomb County-based nonprofit organization founded in 2007, is teaming up with the Oakland University Police Department to bring hope to people who struggle with a substance use disorder and want to find recovery.
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Surge in FY2022 external funding reflects SECS aim to raise research profile
Oakland University School of Engineering and Computer Science Dean Louay Chamra has an established record for setting and then achieving goals to increase enrollment numbers, graduation rates, and outreach efforts in engineering and computer science.
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OU PRSSA group wins Teahan Award for Chapter Development
The fledgling Oakland University Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter has earned a tremendous national honor within the PRSA organization.
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Hill Harper to keynote OU’s 31st annual Keeper of the Dream Awards
Oakland University will welcome award-winning actor and best-selling author Hill Harper to campus as the keynote speaker for its 31st annual Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards Celebration.
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OU winter theatre season to feature three shows at Pontiac venues
The city of Pontiac, Mich. is the place to be this winter, as Oakland University’s Department of Theatre will present three shows at two of the city’s premiere entertainment venues — the Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts, and the Pontiac Little Art Theatre.
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OU students take non-traditional path to study classical guitar
After retiring from their respective careers, Chuck Hessler, James Murray and Bill Weber enrolled at Oakland University to study classical guitar, and proved it’s never too late to learn something new.
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OU researchers publish mitochondrial genome of long-spined sea urchin, guardian of Caribbean coral reefs
A team of Oakland University researchers has published the first complete mitochondrial genome of Diadema antillarum, commonly known as the long-spined sea urchin.
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OU students take home six awards at annual Sigma Xi conference
Oakland University students received a total of six awards — the most of any other university in attendance — at the inaugural International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE), which took place November 3-6 in Alexandria, Va.
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State of the University - 2022
Oakland University held its annual State of the University address, led by President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz on Wednesday, November 30.
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SECS students senior design project benefits sea turtles
After having initial discussions in 2021, this fall several Oakland University School of Engineering and Computer Science students partnered with the team at SEA LIFE, Michigan's largest aquarium, at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, to bring some Thanksgiving joy to Benson and Carr, the aquarium's two resident sea turtles.
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Pawley Lean Institute celebrates 20 years of philanthropy and its impact
Established in 2002 by Oakland University Alum and OU Trustee Emeritus Dennis Pawley, the Pawley Lean Institute was designed to benefit Oakland University students, schools, nonprofits, government and industry.
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OU students build connections, explore careers at engineering conference
Members of the Society of Women Engineers Oakland University student chapter recently attended the organization’s national conference where they presented research, gleaned inspiration from women leaders and learned about diverse career paths for aspiring engineers.
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OU students, alumni glean industry insights at Toronto International Film Festival
Twenty-six Oakland University students and alumni recently immersed themselves in the world of global cinema at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the largest festival of its kind in North America.
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OU to celebrate Veterans Week with activities, events
From November 7-11, Oakland University will host a series of events and activities for Veterans Week.
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OU professor leads students on memorable trip to London
Each summer, Oakland University Professor Randall Engle leads two separate classes – “Tudors of England” in June and “Cross and Crown” in August — on Study Abroad trips to London, where students spend about two weeks visiting and learning about some of the city’s historic landmarks.
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OU Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
OU Celebrates Native American Heritage Month.
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Commissioner Kristen Nelson leads effort to secure $8.5 million to support Older Adults in Oakland County
Commissioner Kristen Nelson leads effort to secure $8.5 million to support Older Adults in Oakland County.