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

1 Dead, 1 Hurt In M-59 Crash In Oakland County: Sheriff

Investigators believe the drivers were moving too fast for the icy road conditions.

Visceral, Luminous “Diary”

The Diary of Anne Frank, presented by Avon Players, Rochester Hills MI

Police Looking For Missing 17-Year-Old Rochester Hills Girl

Investigators said she was last seen getting into an older model Jeep Cherokee with an unknown person after school.

Part Of M-59 In Oakland County Closed After Crash Involving Multiple Cars: MDOT

It was unclear if there were any injuries in the crash.

Oakland County Councilor-Elect Died Shortly After Polls Closed

City council members plan to announce the process of how a new councilor will be selected.

Rochester Hills RARA Millage Appears To Pass

The tax helps support multiple youth and adult sports programs.

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.

Rochester-Rochester Hills Voter Guide 2025: Who's On Ballot, Where To Vote

A millage renewal and several city council seats are on the ballot.

Oakland County Couple Found Dead In Murder-Suicide: Sheriff

Investigators believe the incident stemmed from an argument.

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

Detroit Area Auto Part Plant Plans To Permanently Shut Down

The company said the decision will affect roughly 200 workers.

Introducing New Holiday Youth Experiences at Meadow Brook Hall

Bring your group of ten children or more and choose from our Sugar Plum Tea and North Pole Jamboree!

OU Honors College Celebrates Transformational Naming Gift

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

City of Pontiac Achieves Successful $20 Million Bond Sale to Fund New Recreation Center

The sale's proceeds will support the acquisition, construction, and improvement of a new state-of-the-art recreation center.

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

Woman Hit, Killed By Car In Oakland County: Police

A 47-year-old woman was hit and killed by a car while crossing an Oakland County road Tuesday night, according to police.

Pontiac Hosted a News Conference to Announce 100 Improved Houses Through Home Repair Program

The City’s home improvement initiative reaches important milestone by completing repairs to 100 houses to help homeowners enhance the qualit

Oakland County Woman Scams Home Buyers In Real Estate Scheme: Prosecutor

Prosecutors said the woman made verbal agreements with prospective home buyers to Oakland County homes she did not own.

Rescue Crews Save Deer From 'Certain Death' On I-75 In Oakland County: Sheriff

Officials said the deer was stuck between two barriers on the freeway.

6 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2026

By Dustin Hinton, CEO, Employer & Individual, UnitedHealthcare of Michigan

Murder With a Twist of Fun

Catch Me If You Can at Meadow Brook Theatre, Rochester Hills MI

Oakland County Man Dies Days After He Was Hit By Pickup Truck: Sheriff

An 82-year-old man died last Friday, days after he was hit by a pickup truck in Oakland County, according to the sheriff's office.

Oakland Co. Republican Party Wants OU Student Expelled Over 'Dangerous' Social Media Post About GOP Candidate

Oakland University officials said they are investigating the post.

Oakland University Reports Fourth Consecutive Year of Freshman Enrollment Growth

Freshman class largest since 2019; Honors College continues to grow in numbers and academic excellence

Woman Charged In Oakland Co. Hit-And-Run Crash: Sheriff

Officials said the woman​ turned herself into police earlier this month.

Pontiac Hosted a Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Recreation Center

The new facility will offer youth-focused programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities to support the growth for young people.

Oakland County Road Crews Adding More 'Mumble Strips': Here's Where

Drivers should expect some delays.

City of Pontiac Earns AA- Bond Rating After Decade, Marking a Major Financial Milestone

The city achieves its highest credit rating in history, signifying its strong creditworthiness and a low credit risk for investors.

New Professional Clothes Closet needs your donations

Rochester Christian University seeks professional clothing for student use.

OU Professor’s Genetics Research Highlighted in Top Academic Journal

Taras Oleksyk's work to collect and analyze genomes from Ukraine and Eastern Europe was featured in the journal Science.

Rates of Some Cancers are Rising Among Younger Adults: What Michigan Residents Need to Know

By Dr. Abbie Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Michigan

OU's 2025 Burke Lecture to Explore Philosophy Through a Comedic Lens

This fall’s Richard J. Burke Lecture in Philosophy, Religion and Society will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the Oakland Center

Tickets For The Holidays At Meadow Brook Are On Sale Now

The Holidays at Meadow Brook will shine by day and night from Nov. 28 – Dec. 30 2025

Rochester Christian University to inaugurate Dr. Reggies Wenyika as its 11th president during homecoming week

RCU will celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Reggies Wenyika as its 11th president on Oct. 23-24.

Body Found In Oakland County School Parking Lot: Reports

Investigators don't suspect any foul play and said the community is safe.

Man Charged In Crash That Killed 72-Year-Old Rochester Hills Man: Sheriff

Sheriff's​ officials said it's unlikely the man will face the charges in Oakland County because he was deported to Colombia.

Study Abroad Gives Students Global Perspective on Public Health Issues

OU students observed medical services at Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Hospital in Sunyani, Ghana during a three-week study abroad this summer