By all accounts, 2012 was a year of tremendous growth for Oakland University. With new buildings, new programs, and an expanding student body, the university has established itself as a dynamic and forward-thinking institution. The profound successes of the year are made possible through the support of remarkably dedicated faculty, staff, students and a vibrant local community.

For the 15th consecutive year, enrollment to the university community grew, making Oakland home to 19,7400 students. This numbers includes 75 new students to the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, now in its second year of providing distinctive medical instruction to the physicians of tomorrow.

Oakland’s distinctive academic offerings increased to include a bachelor of arts degree in graphic design, a bachelor a master of science degree and a doctoral degree in psychology, and a bachelor of criminal justice degree. In addition to new degree programs, OU faculty and staff are expanding academic concentrations within popular, existing programs such as a court administration concentration in the Master of Public Administration program, and a nutrition and health specialization in the Wellness, Health Promotion and Injury Prevention program.

Oakland’s campus grew dramatically in 2012, with the opening of two new buildings and plans to move forward with two other capital projects. The Steve Sharf Clubhouse opened in June, and the172,000-square-foot Human Health Building opened in August. Housing the School of Nursing and the School of Health Sciences, the HHB boasts an energy-efficient and sustainable design that makes it the first higher education building in Michigan to be certified LEED Platinum.

Additionally, 2012 saw the groundbreaking of a $74.6 million engineering center, and the announcement of plans for a $30 million student housing facility that will provide an additional 550 beds on campus. Both projects are slated for completion in 2014.

The diverse and impressive list of accomplishments below highlights Oakland’s evolution as an institution of outstanding educational opportunity, meaningful community involvement and state and national distinction.




Campaign for OU

The OU community raised the largest AUFD gift total in university history, with a total of $840,264 contributed, far exceeding the campaign’s goal of $240,000.
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University Communications and Marketing was honored with a bronze Telly Award in the local TV and cable category for schools, colleges and universities.
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Growth of Campus

The OU community celebrated the grand opening of the 172,000-square foot Human Health Building.
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With its 15th straight year of enrollment growth, Oakland University is now home to 19,390 students.
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OU’s efforts to become more energy efficient and environmentally friendly were rewarded with a $163,750 rebate from Consumers Energy Business Solutions.
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Oakland University officially broke ground on the $74.6 million engineering center scheduled to open in August 2014.
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The Elliotts' tremendous generosity will enable the university to design and construct a 151-foot carillon tower as a centerpiece for the OU campus.
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Oakland announced plans to build a $30 million student housing facility that will accommodate up to 550 students starting in the fall of 2014.
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Enhancing Technology

A new, online academic catalog system offers ease and convenience for students, providing online, digital versions of OU’s undergraduate and graduate catalogs.
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OU's Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering received nearly $12M in software licenses from Siemens PLM Software.
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GrizzOrgs, OU’s network for student organizations, is a forum to advertise group events, maintain easy contact with members, create a website, and use new features.
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