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At Oakland University, our students power Michigan.
At Oakland University, our students power Michigan.
They get internships and jobs locally.
Our nurses care for you when you're sick.
Our engineers drive the motor city.
Our business leaders propel the economy.
Our educators teach your children, and inspire the next generation.
Make an impact. Be the change. Be golden.
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Experience our dynamic campus, where educational excellence, healthcare
innovation, technology and career opportunities converge.
0:11
Gold.
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It’s first place.
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A beautiful sunrise.
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Prestige and admiration.
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A standing ovation.
0:34
You think that’s all being golden is about?
0:38
Take what you know, flip it. Think again.
0:44
Being golden is about putting in the hard work.
0:50
It’s a rallying cry to believe in yourself.
0:58
It’s searching for answers where others aren't looking.
1:02
Rising before the sun, and staying up long after it sets.
1:09
Launching technology and stepping into a new world.
1:17
It's about balance, and making time to experience life.
1:25
It’s defying expectations
1:27
and making people look twice.
1:33
At Oakland University, our students power Michigan.
1:39
They get internships and jobs locally
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and give back to their community.
1:50
Our nurses care for you when you’re sick.
1:55
Our engineers drive the motor city into the future.
1:58
Our business leaders propel the economy.
2:03
Our educators teach your children,
2:06
and inspire the next generation.
2:11
We’re moving forward, but remembering where we came from.
2:15
We’re proud to be Golden Grizzlies.
2:21
So never settle for less.
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Be the spark that ignites change.
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Be golden.
Transcript
At Oakland University, we offer a world-class education that sets our students on a path to lifelong success. The OU Pledge is a commitment to provide our undergraduates with opportunities for an internship, research or other form of experience-based learning that enhances their academic knowledge. See it in action in a video highlighting the internship journey of Josue Garcia, CAS ’24.
Oakland University will unlock the potential of individuals and leave a lasting impact on the world through the transformative power of education and research.
Oakland University cultivates the full potential of a diverse and inclusive community. As a public doctoral institution, we impact Michigan and the world through education, research, scholarship and creative activity.