Features

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Community Engagement  |  

College of Arts and Science

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By Kelli M. Warshefski

Overcoming the Odds

OU alumnus finds his way after bleak academic start

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Research Endeavors  |  

Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice

By Kelli M. Warshefski

Formation and Fracture

Researching community movements and the forces that break them

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  |  

OU-Pontiac Initiative

By Kristina Lindberg

The Big Picture

OU programs use holistic approach to advance academic accomplishments in the community

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Community Engagement  |  

School of Engineering and Computer Science

By Laura Phillips

The Future of Care

Social robots offer new opportunities in patient care

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Student Success
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Student Success  |  

School of Nursing

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By Michael Downes

Prevailing Through a Pandemic

How nursing professors, students and alumni are handling COVID-19

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Student Success  |  

Office of Global Engagement

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By Kelli M. Warshefski

World Travelers

Students find personal and educational growth through faculty-led study abroad courses

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Student Success  |  

College of Arts and Science

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In the Gold Seat

with Amanda Silvestri

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Student Success  |  

Graduate Study

By Michael Downes

Educational Escape

Father and son have a unique, friendly competition in their educational endeavors

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Research Endeavors
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Research Endeavors  |  

Oakland Engineer

By Arina Bokas

Nourishing Innovation

Professor investigates ways of using fertilizer to generate useful mechanical work via pressure retarded osmosis

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Research Endeavors  |  

College of Arts and Sciences

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By Kristina Lindberg

Open Spaces Enhanced by Data

Political science provides practical application for research course

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Research Endeavors  |  

School of Engineering and Computer Science

By Michael Downes

Innovative Shade

Jason Zink and his team at Bosch are changing the driving experience

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Research Endeavors  |  

OUWB

By Andrew Dietderich

Text2StayOnTrack

Pilot study led by OUWB student studies use of text messages in managing diabetes

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School of Business Administration  |  

INSIGHT

By Patrick Dunn

Professionally Prepared

Paloma Shah helps OU students prepare for the professional world

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Community Engagement
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Community Engagement  |  

Around Campus

By Kelli M. Warshefski

Contributing to the Public Good

Transforming the world through service

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Downtown Pontiac

Community Engagement  |  

OU-Pontiac Initiative

By Catherine Ticer

A Collective Impact

Oakland University names anchor institution of the Pontiac Collective Impact Partnership

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Community Engagement  |  

School of Health Sciences

By Rebbecca Steketee

Igniting Passion

For one OU alumna, getting involved stirred a passion that continues to impact our community

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Community Engagement  |  

OUWB

By Andrew Deitrich

Administering Relief

OUWB, World Medical Relief partner on sending medical supplies worldwide

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  |  

Connect

By Trevor Tyle

Virtues and Values

Alumna finds his calling through supporting students impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  |  

Center for Multicultural Initiatives

By Michael Downes

Honoring Student Dreamers

Nine students receive 2021 Keeper of the Dream scholarships

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  |  

School of Nursing

By Patrick Dunn

Epilepsy Warrior

Andrea Lawassani provides the care she’d wish to receive

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  |  

Global Engagement Office

By Mary Gunderson-Switzer

Experiences in ESL

'English homework’ translates to everyday successes for OU’s ESL students

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