Dedicated group of OU alumni and friends step up to leadMembers of the President’s Campaign Council (PCC) gathered at Meadow Brook Hall on April 18. The PCC’s focus during the campaign is to raise leadership gifts for OU. Read More  |
Former dean committed to promoting graduate studies G. Philip Johnson has a long history of service to Oakland University and an abiding belief in the importance of graduate education. He came to Oakland in 1965 as professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics, and later served as the first dean of the Graduate School for 12 years. During his tenure, Oakland became an accredited doctoral granting university, and he oversaw the formation of several master’s and doctorate programs, many of which continue to be offered today. Read More |
Capital Campaign UpdateSince the April 2005 launch of Oakland University’s first ever comprehensive campaign, “Innovation and Opportunity – The Campaign for OU,” good progress has been made toward the campaign goal of $110 million raised by 2010 with $69,037,665 in pledges and commitments as of March 31, 2006. Read More |
New scholarship helps local students John Mills, CAS ’72, and his wife, Kathy, MAT ’76, are longtime supporters of Oakland University. They recently decided to contribute a percentage of their estate to OU through a planned bequest. The Mills have not yet decided where in the university they will direct their gift, but they are satisfied knowing that their support will help Oakland continue to prepare exceptional graduates. Read More |
Scholarship honors dedicated nurseLong after graduating from the School of Nursing in 1982, Sharon (Desot) Goulette talked about the strength of the program and the excellent training she received here. As an intensive care nurse at Mount Clemens General Hospital for nearly 20 years, she trained generations of nurses in the skills and methods she learned at OU. Read More |