OU opens its doors to hurricane victims Oakland University offered scholarships to students of universities that have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina and fifteen students took advantage of the scholarships for the fall semester. Read More  |
Vandenberg Dining Center gets new flavor The new Vandenberg dining center offers late-evening dining, numerous seating configurations and styles, areas to accommodate groups and a more aesthetically pleasing food service environment. The food options also will change to include Menutainment, a fresh grill, salad bar and more made-to-order options. Read More |
OU and Macomb Community College launch partnership Oakland University and Macomb Community College have announced a partnership program — OU at Macomb — that will provide Michigan’s first dual-degree program. Eligible students will be able to get an associate degree from Macomb while pursuing a bachelor’s degree at OU. Read More |
Center helps bridge the digital divide Oakland University recently opened the Student Technology Center, the first of its kind among Michigan’s 15 public universities. The center will foster the growth of technology and provide an environment that offers far more than the typical computer lab. Read More |
OSH program receives prestigious accreditationOakland University’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) program recently received accreditation from the Applied Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Read More |
OU selected to receive Merck awardOakland University recently was selected by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to receive its second three-year Merck Company-funded award. Read More |
Undergrads present research during Meeting of the MindsMore than 180 presentations by students from Oakland University, the University of Michigan-Dearborn and the University of Michigan-Flint were given or displayed during the 13th annual Meeting of the Minds Undergraduate Conference. Read More |
Saving Matilda’s greenhouse — efforts lauded by city Restoration of the Meadow Brook Greenhouse, now part of the Oakland University campus, was honored with an Earl Borden Award for historical preservation by the City of Rochester Hills this past spring. Read More |
OU, St. John Providence partner to increase nursing grads Oakland University has begun an innovative new partnership with St. John Providence Hospital to provide accelerated curriculums to help increase the number of registered nurses and nursing faculty in the state. Read More |
Detroit Piston’s Dance Team Automotion includes OU students, alumniAs part of the Detroit Pistons’ dance team, some OU students and alumni are charged with the happy task of firing up Pistons fans and keeping them excited about the game. Read More |
New look for South Foundation Hall Major renovations to South Foundation Hall were completed over the summer, enhancing the building’s appearance and the technology in the classrooms, providing students and staff with a much more modern facility. Read More |
Hands down: OU’s hometown a winner The city of Rochester, home of Oakland University, was named 39th in a list of the top 100 cities in which to live by Money Magazine and CNN Money. Rochester was the highest ranking Michigan city in the survey. Read More |
SBA receives AACSB re-accreditation Oakland University’s School of Business Administration (SBA) received the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)-International re-accreditation of both its business and accounting programs. The School of Business Administration is one of 434 business schools in the United States to earn AACSB accreditation. Read More |