Recent OU graduate’s glaucoma research published in Nature Portfolio journal

Conducted through OU's Eye Research Institute, Mathew Seidel's work aims to help those affected by vision loss

OU researchers Develop First High-Quality Genome for Caribbean Long-Spined Sea Urchin

New genomic resource provides scientists with a powerful tool to study the species’ genetic diversity, disease susceptibility and recovery

OU Students Tell America's Story Through 250-year Timeline

Students created a 250-year timeline of American history that is on display in the Oakland Center on Oakland University's campus

Oakland University Recognized Among The Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools for 2027

OU’s Online MBA ranks No. 45 nationally, while its On-Campus MBA is named among the Best On-Campus MBA Programs for 2027

Oakland University Scientists Spearhead International Effort to Remove Global Health Barriers

OU is working with researchers around the world to ensure that advancements in biomedical research and genomic medicine reach everyone

Rochester Community Schools Looking To Sell Historic Piece Of Property

School officials will release the request for proposal next Thursday.

OU Psychology Chair Receives Editor of Distinction Award for Service to Science Journal

Todd K. Shackelford was recognized for helping safeguard the scientific accuracy of published research

U.S. Senate internship immerses Oakland University student in D.C. political scene

OU student Nia Matthews served as a digital press intern in the Washington D.C. office of U.S. Senator Gary Peters.

Oakland University Honors College Dean Graeme Harper Appointed Member of the Order of Australia

Dr. Harper received the honor “for significant service to literature, to education, and to creative writing."

OU President Makes New $1 Million Personal Philanthropic Commitment to University

Ora Hirsch Pescovitz’s vision is to incentivize research and support for the arts

Rochester Teen Balances Academic Achievement With Passion For Art

From a brand partner: Megan earned praise for her creativity, strong academics and involvement in her local church community.

Oakland University Leads Nationwide Project to Train Researchers in Critical AI Domains

The initiative will offer hands-on training in three key areas: AI for Cybersecurity & Trustworthy AI, Edge AI, and Autonomous Driving

OU Student Honored by Great Lakes Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls

OU senior Natalie Ishioka has been selected as Student of the Year by the Great Lakes Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls

OU Psychology Major Honored for Campus Mental Health Advocacy

Alaina Humphreys received the George Orley Student Mental Health Advocate Award, recognizing students who are advocates for mental health

Rochester 9th Grader Stands Out In Academics And Athletics

From a brand partner: Greta has earned straight A’s while competing in basketball and soccer for her high school teams.

Rochester School Board Appoints New Trustee, Elects New President

Rochester school officials appointed a new board member and elected a new president on Monday.

OU’s Master of Science in Finance Program Earns STEM Designation

The designation helps OU better prepare graduates for careers requiring both financial expertise and advanced analytical skills

Oakland University Earns Top Honors at North American Model United Nations Conference

OU's Model UN team brought home three individual awards, including the Best Delegate Award, the conference’s highest honor.

OU's Steve Waterfield Named 2025-26 NACDA Athletics Director of the Year

The award recognizes exceptional leadership, program development and commitment to student-athlete success

Oakland University Recognized for Promoting Nonpartisan Civic Engagement

OU received the 2026 Highly Established Action Plan Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

OU’s Yejie Lee Named Among Detroit’s Top Career Coaches by Influence Digest

Lee serves as a career and life design coach for students in OU's College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education and Human Services

Pontiac Mayor, OU Alumnus Mike McGuinness to Keynote 7th Annual Tim Larrabee Memorial Lecture

The event will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, in 159 North Foundation Hall on Oakland University's campus

Oakland County Teacher Fired After Profanity-Filled Rant At Her Students

The school district said Tuesday the teacher's behavior does not reflect their values or standards.

OU’s Dunya Mikhail Selected to Serve as Holmes Visiting Professor of Poetry at Princeton this Fall

The professorship invites a distinguished contemporary poet to come to Princeton for one semester to teach and mentor students

Rochester School Board President Resigns

Rochester Community School District Board of Education President Jessica Gupta​ is ​​stepping down.

OU School of Business Administration’s Online Programs Ranked Nationally by U.S. News & World Report

Multiple OU online business programs have been ranked nationally by the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Online Programs list

Oakland University Team Named SAS Hackathon 2025 Champions, Wins Two Global Awards

The recognition marks the third consecutive year an Oakland University team has been honored at the global event

Oakland University School of Health Sciences Launches Master of Physician Assistant Science Degree Program

In celebration of the program start, an open house will be hosted from noon-2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Oakland West Center

Oakland University Student Leaders Selected for Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards

The awards recognize students' efforts to break down cultural stereotypes and promote interracial understanding

OU Earns Individual, Team Honors at International Model UN Conference

OU students earned numerous accolades at the recent American Model United Nations International Conference in Chicago

OU's Elaine Carey Elected to Board of Directors for Higher Education Resource Services

HERS is a leadership development organization dedicated to building a dynamic network of women and gender-diverse higher education leaders

OU Advising Team Members Showcase Innovative Practices for Working with Undecided Students

Zach Barclay and Jamie Franklin presented at the NACADA Annual Conference, an international gathering of academic advising professionals

OU President Elected Board Chair for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities

As AASCU's new board chair, OU President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz will advocate for the interests of the country's regional public universities

OU Adopts Okanagan Charter, Reaffirms Commitment to Health and Wellbeing

Adopting the charter is a key step in OU’s ongoing efforts to promote health and wellbeing on campus and in surroundings communities

Civil rights advocate Bakari Sellers to keynote OU’s 2026 Keeper of the Dream Celebration

The event will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 19, 2026, in the Oakland Center Founders Ballrooms.

OU Awarded National Designation for Excellence in Cyber Research

OU has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research by the National Security Agency

OU's International Business Honor Society Chapter Receives 'Highest Honors' for Second Year in a Row

OU's Beta Gamma Sigma chapter earned "Highest Honors" through participation in the International Business Honor Society's Honor Roll Program

Teaching in Place Series Equips OU Faculty to Use Whole Campus When Teaching

The series explores ways to incorporate non-traditional spaces, like OU's biopreserve and Native American Heritage Site, into teaching

OU Honors College Celebrates Transformational Naming Gift

The Donna and Walt Young Honors College is the first named school in Oakland University's history

Oakland University Awarded Highest Rating for Service to Student Veterans

OU earned a gold rating from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, fulfilling all of the organization's criteria for veteran-friendliness