Advancing Oakland | Oakland University

Letter from the VP

Letter from the Vice President

A letter from Michael J. Westfall, the vice president for University Advancement

Honoring a Difference Maker

Division of Student Affairs |

Division of Student Affairs

By Catherine Ticer

Honoring a Difference-Maker

Beloved OU alum and employee's legacy endures

Donna and Walt Young Honors College |

Donna and Walt Young Honors College

By Molly Moore

Making History

Honors College celebrates transformational gift

Transforming Lives with the Gift of Education

College of Arts and Sciences

By Catherine Ticer

Transforming Lives with the Gift of Education

Scholarships provide opportunities for students to thrive

A Lending Legacy

Kresge Library

By Catherine Ticer

A Lending Legacy

New endowment provides practical resources through OU's Library of Things

Celebrating Friendship and Philanthropy

University Advancement

By Laura Bismack

Celebrating Friendship and Philanthropy

A tribute to Patricia "Patti" Finnegan Sharf

Paying It Forward

College of Arts and Sciences

By Laura Cassar

Paying it Forward

Alum paves the way for immersive D.C. experience

University Advancement

By Catherine Ticer

Funding Dreams

Scholarship's enduring impact at Oakland University

Turning Pain into Purpose

Grizz Recovery

By Laura Bismack

Turning Pain into Purpose

Foundation spreads hope and saves lives

Partners in Progress

Admissions

By Catherine Ticer

Partners in Progress

Collaboration rewrites first-generation success

Unbroken Spirit

Meadow Brook Hall

By Catherine Ticer

Unbroken Spirit

Community rallies to restore Meadow Brook Hall's historic windows

Matilda Matters

Meadow Brook Hall

By Catherine Ticer

Matilda Matters

A new class breathes life into OU's founding story

STEMming from Passion

School of Engineering and Computer Science

By Catherine Ticer

STEMming from Passion

Friendship inspires philanthropy

An Evening of Musicianship and Gratitude

School of Music, Theater and Dance

By Laura Cassar

An Evening of Musicianship and Gratitude

Unique event provides exclusive engagement opportunity

Remembering a Life Well-Lived

University Advancement

By Molly Moore

Remembering a Life Well-Lived

A tribute to Michael R. Kramer, J.D.

School of Engineering and Computer Science

By Deborah Kiefer

A "Thank-You" 19 Years in the Making

University Advancement development associate shares mission of gratitude

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