New Student Housing Project Groundbreaking at Oakland University

Housing Project Underway at OU Oakland University broke ground this week on a major construction initiative intended to help transition the campus community into a more blended population of commuter students and residential students. The new Southern Student Housing Complex, as it is currently called, will create a new 750-bed student housing facility and be the first new housing available on the south side of campus. The new housing structure is geared primarily for sophomore and junior … [Read more...]

OU Conference Honors Education

OU Conference to Spotlight Inclusion and Diversity in Honors Education With an emphasis on promoting inclusivity and diversity in honors education, the Oakland University Honors College is hosting the inaugural Honors Inclusion Conference March 9-11. The conference, which takes place on OU’s campus, is geared toward university faculty, admissions officers, academic advisers, honors program staff, graduate students, high school teachers and others interested in enhancing inclusivity in … [Read more...]

OU Holding Water Drive for Flint, Extended Until Friday

As Flint residents continue to grapple with a contaminated water supply, the Oakland University community is stepping up to support its neighbors to the north.  The university will hold a water drive to benefit Flint residents on Friday, February 19. This campus event, dubbed “OU ♥ Flint,” will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Campus community members and friends are invited to bring in bottled water, which will be transported to Flint and distributed to residents in need. Water can be … [Read more...]