Speaking of OU
Oakland University continues to grow rapidly both in terms of student enrollment and the scope and quality of its many academic programs. Coupled with the achievements of outstanding faculty, expanding research initiatives, an ever-expanding array of campus life activities and extensive community involvement, there's never a shortage of things to talk about. Below you'll find a selection of articles in which people within the campus community, as well as those on the outside looking in, share their thoughts about what makes OU an unique and vital institution.
2012
4/30/12 - News article on the growth of OU academic programs
"OU to expand programs, prepare students for changing job market" - Oakland Press
4/28/12 - Column on educational experience at OU from new alumna Emily Tissot
"Achieving a degree is just the beginning" - Oakland Press
4/13/12 - News article on the success of OU's student newspapter
"Oakland University student radio station claims 'Station of the Year'" - Oakland Press
2/1/12 - Opinion piece on the $21 million gift from Stephan Sharf
"Many will benefit from university gift" - Oakland Press
2011
12/18/11 - Guest editorial from OU President Dr. Gary Russi
"OU raises its profile, adds new programs in 2011" - Oakland Press
12/16/11 - News article on impact of GOP debate on OU's visibility
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Oakland U's 'Klout' nudges higher after GOP debate" - Patch.com
11/29/11 - News article on success of Oakland's men's basketball program
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OU grabs program-affirming upset victory over Tennessee" - patch.com
11/27/11 - News article on Oakland's efforts to keep a quality college education affordable
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OU tries to remain affordable as tuition goes up around the state" - Oakland Press
8/11/11 - News article on the OUWB School of Medicine featuring
L. Brooks Patterson
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Patterson: Medical school will reverse 'brain drain'" - Oakland Press
4/27/11 - News article on the new OUWB School of Medicine
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OU medical school presents opportunity for area" - Journal Register Newspapers
3/13/11 - News article on Oakland University's progress
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Growing school, huge dreams: Oakland U. makes strides in quest to be a top college" - Detroit Free Press
1/25/11 - Guest editorial from
Oakland University alumnus Adam Kochenderfer
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Students show encouraging enthusiasm for Michigan" - Oakland Press
1/20/11 - Analysis from sports columnist Pat Caputo
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No Fluke: OU is the real deal" - Oakland Press
2010
12/15/10 - News article in the Oakland Press
8/22/10 - Guest editorial from Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson
8/22/10 - Guest editorial from Oakland University Senior Vice President and Provost Virinder Moudgil
7/9/10 - Oakland Press editorial
6/27/10 – Guest editorial from Rochester Hills Mayor and OU alumnus Bryan Barnett
4/29/10 - Times Herald editorial
4/23/10 - Oakland Press editorial
4/13/10 - Oakland Press editorial
4/6/10 - Article by Business Columnist Tom Walsh
3/25/10 - Letter to the Editor from
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson
3/21/10 - Article by Sports Columnist Pat Caputo
3/21/10 - Guest editorial from Oakland University Board of Trustees Chair Jackie Long
3/12/10 - Article by Sports Columnist Pat Caputo
2009
12/31/09 - Guest editorial from OU President Dr. Gary Russi