The president is often called on by members of the media, colleagues and constituents to share his expertise and perspective on current issues and events. Below is an archive of newspaper articles and various other publications in which the president has done so. To view any of the articles, click on the document image to the left of the article title.
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C&G News article - May 1, 2013
"Building begins on OU bell tower and housing"
Circulation – up to 600,000
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Detroit News article - April 29, 2013
"Oakland University expands its reach"
Circulation – 78,708
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Crain's article - April 29, 2013
"OU's Snyder, VP of student affairs,
retires after 19 years"
Circulation – 21,526
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Metromode article - April 18, 2013
"500-plus student housing complex coming to OU"
Circulation – 20,000
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Oakland Press article - April 17, 2013
"Oakland University breaks ground on
student housing complex"
Circulation – 65,197
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CBS Detroit - April 16, 2013
"Keeping Kids On Campus; OU Breaks Ground On New Residential Housing"
Broadcast and Web throughout SE Michigan
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Oakland Press editorial - Feb. 28, 2013
"Oakland University growth good for students, communities"
Circulation – 65,197
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C&G News article - Feb. 27, 2013
"OU announces improvement projects"
Circulation – up to 600,000
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WDIV article - Feb. 13, 2013
"Oakland University has plans to transform campus, add parking and housing"
Broadcast and Web throughout SE Michigan
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Macomb Daily article - Feb. 13, 2013
"Oakland University plans
$65 million campus expansion"
Circulation – 74,271
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My San Antonio - Feb. 12, 2013
"Oakland University chooses The Verdin
Company to build 49-ball carillon at the
new Elliott Carillon Tower"
Unique visits – 161,000 per week
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Free Press article - Feb. 12, 2013
"Oakland University approves construction of $30 million residence hall"
Circulation – 458,963
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Oakland Press article - Feb. 12, 2013
"Oakland University plans $65 million campus expansion"
Circulation – 65,197
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Rochester Patch - Feb. 12, 2013
"Oakland University approves plans for $65 million in housing, parking, athletics"
Unique visits – Approx. 50,000 per month
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Oakland Press article - Feb. 7, 2013
"Oakland University, Oakland Community College leaders praise Snyder's plan to boost funding"
Circulation – 65,197
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Detroit News article - Jan. 22, 2013
"Oakland University scholarship winners honored for emulating Dr. King"
Circulation – 78,708
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PR Newswire article - Jan. 14, 2013
"Livestream video of New Vehicle Unveilings Featured on NAIAS Official Auto Show Appp powered by WDIV-TV / ClickOnDetroit.com"
Circulation – Potentially millions
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Oakland Press editorial - Jan. 10, 2013
"Oakland University receives gift for carillon tower"
Circulation – 65,197
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Oakland Press Guest Opinion - Jan. 9 2013
"Oakland University focuses on improving the learning experience of students"
Circulation – 65,197
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Oakland Press article - Jan. 4, 2013
"New president named at Oakland Community College campus in Auburn Hills"
Circulation – 65,197
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Free Press Article - Dec. 22, 2012
"Oakland University to add carillon tower to campus after $6.5-million gift"
Circulation – 458,963
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Oakland Press Article - Dec. 22, 2012
"Oakland University to build bell tower with $6.5 million donation"
Circulation – 65,197
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Oakland Press Article - Dec. 21, 2012
"Oakland University president reaches out to Conn. Gov. Malloy"
Circulation – 65,197
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Rochester Patch Article - Dec. 21, 2012
"Meet Me at the Tower? You'll Be Able To, Soon, at OU"
Unique visits – Approx. 50,000 per month
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Rochester Patch Article - Dec. 7, 2012
"Oakland University to invest $30 million More in Student Housing"
Unique visits – Approx. 50,000 per month
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Oakland Press Article - Dec. 4, 2012
"Oakland University to add new housing by fall 2014"
Circulation – 65,197
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Oakland Press article - Oct. 17, 2012
"Oakland University to offer in-state tuition to all U.S. military veterans"
Circulation – 65,197
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Oakland Press article - Oct. 4, 2012
"Oakland University hosts groundbreaking for new engineering center"
Circulation – 65,197
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C&G News Article - Oct. 2, 2012
"OU health building to help with future health care needs"
Circulation – up to 600,000
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Detroit Free Press Article - Sept. 30, 2012
"Oakland University employs creative solution to student housing shortage"
Circulation – 458,963
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Rochester Patch Article - Sept. 21, 2012
"OU Enrollment Grows: But Where?"
Unique visits – Approx. 50,000 per month
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Prosper Electronic Newsletter Article - Sept. 19, 2012
"University extends long-standing enrollment growth trend"
Circulation – potentially millions
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Oakland Press Editorial - Sept. 12, 2012
"Russi deserves kudos for his leadership at Oakland Unviersity"
Circulation – 65,179
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Detroit News Guest Editorial - Aug. 27, 2012
"Oakland University is helping students focus on the finish line"
Circulation – 78,708
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Rochester Hills Patch Article - Aug. 22, 2012
"Donation to OU was top charitable gift in Mihchigan so far this year"
Unique visits – Approx. 50,000 per month
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Rochester Patch Article - Aug. 13, 2012
"Stem Cell Research Conference at O Will Be Open to the Public"
Unique visits – Approx. 50,000 per month
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Detroit News Article – Aug. 7, 2012
"Oakland University raises in-state tuition by 2.96 percent"
Circulation – 78,708
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Oakland Press article – Aug. 7, 2012
"Oakland University increases tuition by 3 percent"
Circulation – 65,197
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Downtown Birmingham Bloomfield photo feature
Week of Aug. 6, 2012
"Social Lights – Sally Gerak"
Direct mail throughout Birmingham, Bloomfield
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Oakland Press Article - July 28, 2012
"County taking steps to fill expected worker shortages before they Occur in 2020"
Circulation – 65,197
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Rochester Patch article – July 25, 2012
"How Extraordinary is OU?
This Award-Winning TV Ad Tells All About It"
Unique visits – Approx. 50,000 per month
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Oakland Press article – July 14, 2012
"Oakland University fights against obesity"
Circulation – 65,197
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Letter in Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence program
May 14, 2012
Distribution – 600
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Oakland Press editorial – May 7, 2012
"Moudgil will be missed at Oakland University"
Circulation – 65,197
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OU Magazine greeting
Spring / Summer 2012
Distribution – 80,000
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Free Press Article - April 30, 2012
"Lawrence Tech names new President"
Circulation – 458,963
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Rochester Patch Article - April 27, 2012
"At OU, Graduating Senior Award a Call to Global Service"
Unique visits – Approx. 50,000 per month
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Oakland Press article – April 26, 2012
"Oakland University School of Nursing joins effort to meet veterans' needs"
Circulation – 65,197
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Oakland Press editorial – March 16, 2012
"OU moves quickly to add degree programs"
Circulation – 65,197
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Letter regarding Meadow Brook Hall's National Historic Landmark status
March, 2012
Distribution – 10,000
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Rochester Patch Article - Feb. 22, 2012
"Leaders Offer Sweetest of Outlooks on Jobs and Economy"
Unique visits – Approx. 50,000 per month
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Rochester Patch Article - Feb. 4, 2012
"OU Donor's Gift Will 'Touch Every Area of University' "
Unique visits – Approx. 50,000 per month
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C & G News article – Feb. 29, 2012
"Outlook brightens, say community leaders"
Circulation – up to 600,000
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Oakland Press opinion piece – Feb. 2, 2012
"Many will benefit from university gift"
Circulation – 65,197
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Mlive article - Feb. 1, 2012
"Oakland University's $21M mystery donor reveals himself as retired Chrysler exec"
Site visits – 243,471 per day
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Oakland Press article – Feb. 1, 2012
"Former Chrysler exec behind largest-ever Oakland University Donation"
Circulation – 65,197
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Oakland Press article – Jan. 31, 2012
"$21M donation to OU slated for scholarships, research"
Distribution – 65,197
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Detroit News article – Jan. 31, 2012
"Ex-Chrysler exec gives Oakland U $21M"
Circulation – 78,708
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Oakland Press article – Jan. 30, 2012
"OU recieves $21M from anonymous donor"
Circulation – 65,197
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Oakland Press Article - Jan. 30, 2012
"Gender and sexuality conference coming to Oakland University"
Circulation – 65,197
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Letter in 2012 "Come Home to OU" program
Jan. 27-29, 2012
Distribution – 30,000
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Letter in "The Oakland Parent"
Winter 2012
Distribution – 2,500
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Detroit Free Press article – Jan. 1, 2012
"Fund-raising becomes key for university presidents"
Circulation – 458,963
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Guest Editorial – Dec. 18, 2011
"OU raises its profile, adds new programs in 2011"
Circulation – 65,197
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Rochester Patch Article – Dec. 16, 2011
"Oakland U's 'Klout' Nudges Higher After GOP Debate"
Unique visits – Approx. 50,000 per month
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Rochester Patch Article – Nov. 9, 2011
"State GOP Chair Sets Scene for Tonight's Debate"
Unique visits – Approx. 50,000 per month
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Rochester Patch Article – Nov. 8, 2011
"Our Money, Our Vote, Our Town: Debate Brings Dialogue on Economy to OU"
Unique visits – Approx. 50,000 per month
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2012 Oakland University Calendar letter
Nov. 2011
Distribution – 2,500
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Rochester Patch Article – Oct. 20, 2011
"OU Gives Back – And Gets Honored by Rochester Chamber"
Unique visits – Approx. 50,000 per month
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2011 President’s Scholarship Luncheon program
Oct. 12, 2011
Distribution – 250
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2011 President’s Scholarship Luncheon invitation
Fall 2011
Distribution – 300
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OU Research Magazine letter
Fall 2011
Distribution – 10,000
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Art and Marginalia exhibit program
Nov. 17, 2011
Distribution – 2,200
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Rochester Patch Article – Aug. 12, 2011
"Pawley Family Makes $738,000 Estate Gift to OU Medical School"
Unique visits – Approx. 50,000 per month
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Rochester Patch Article – Aug. 1, 2011
"Oakland University to Host GOP Presidential Debate in November"
Unique visits – Approx. 50,000 per month
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Office of Public School Academies - Focus on Success
2010-2011
Distribution – 250
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2011 Giving Society Welcome dinner program
June 28, 2011
Distribution – 75
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Guest editorial – Dec. 26, 2010
"OU continues to make giant strides"
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Guest editorial – Dec. 31, 2009
"Despite economy, OU had good year"
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Guest editorial – Dec. 28, 2008
"OU looking forward to coming year"
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