Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Starting in fall 2025, Oakland University students will have the opportunity to pursue a new academic minor in sport management, designed to prepare graduates for dynamic careers in sports marketing, event coordination, compliance and more.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Oakland University Repertory Dance Company presented Bailamos on March 21 in the atrium of the Engineering Center on the campus of Oakland University.
Monday, June 23, 2025
Todd Shackelford, distinguished professor and chair of Oakland University’s Department of Psychology, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Awards, which recognize editors who demonstrate exceptional dedication and contributions to the peer review process and author experience.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a relaxing evening listening to the sounds of the carillon’s 49 fully-chromatic bells when the Six Fridays at 6 Summer Carillon Concert Series returns to the Oakland University campus beginning on Friday, July 11.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
As Oakland University’s Constituent Records Coordinator, Brian Montgomery takes pride in doing the “little things” that help his colleagues do their best work.
Monday, June 16, 2025
The first Oakland University - Pawley Lean Institute Community Service Internship started in the fall of 2019. The program was an innovative partnership between the Pawley Lean Institute and Boston’s Lean Enterprise Institute.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The 32nd Annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC), an annual event where collegiate robotics teams from around the world compete in a variety of unmanned mobility obstacle courses, took place from May 30 – June 2 at Oakland University.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Megan Peiser (left) and Emily Spunaugle are writing a book on the life and career of Marguerite Hicks, who amassed what is believed to be the first American collection of 18th-century British books by and about women. Hicks sold the collection to Oakland University in 1971.In many ways, the story of Marguerite Hicks defies convention. During the 1930s and 40s, she amassed what is believed to be the first American collection of 18th-century British books by and about women. The trove of over 900 volumes, which Oakland University purchased in 1971, contains dozens of rare items, including some that are one of a kind.
Thursday, June 05, 2025
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Aging, Community Living and Supports Health Services, the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition, and Oakland University have come together to partner with Michigan 211 to offer fall prevention resources on the website mi211.org. The information is designed to connect health care providers, community organizations and residents with vital fall prevention resources.
Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Over the years, Oakland University’s Department of Theatre and the Film Studies and Production program in the Department of English, Creative Writing, and Film have collaborated to create unique, team-taught courses for OU students. Some of their latest offerings have included courses on creating a web series, scene study, and fighting in film.
Friday, May 23, 2025
Meadow Brook Hall will host an incredible season of special summer events, summer camps and special tours at the Great Estate. And the lineup just got even better with the addition of two new events — Gatsby Garden Tours and two new summer dates for Dinner & a Movie night, alongside a lively collection of tours.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
After a five-year hiatus, Oakland University’s makerspace has reopened its doors. Located on the main floor of Kresge Library, the space offers a variety of tools and technologies, including 3D modeling and printing, sewing, embroidery, patch making, sticker making, button making, vinyl cutting and more.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Oakland University was recently honored as a 2024-25 Education Innovator by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, receiving three Innovation Awards for its collaborative, forward-thinking efforts to support student veterans.