Featured Photo: Oakland University By: Emily Morris Tuesday, November 27 Malcolm Gladwell, renowned journalist and author, recently visited Oakland University in hopes to inspire our students. Before his audience took their quickly sold-out seats for his speech though, I had the opportunity to pick his brain on a more personal level. …
Join the Winter Wonderland: Meadow Brook Mansion
Featured Photo: Meadow Brook Hall By: Emily Morris Tuesday November, 13 Meadow Brook Hall is once again offering self-guided tours through the estate while it is adorned in lights and decorations, beginning on November 23rd. “Holiday Lights and Winter Nights” is becoming a tradition as the event enters …
The Future of OU: Ask Ora
Featured Photo: Detroit Free Press By: Emily Morris Monday, November 12 Our president Dr. Ora Pescovitz answered the most pressing questions of our university to keep students informed about the direction Oakland is heading in today at the most recent, ‘Ask Ora’. Student Mental Health: Following the tragic suicide …
Oakland Center’s Unveiling
Tuesday, October 30 By: Emily Morris Featured Photo: Oakland University News The heart of Oakland is finally complete! The renovated Oakland Center was home to a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate all the new additions it brings to the university last Friday. Leaders and students alike gathered to appreciate what we …
Snyder Trusts Oakland’s Trustees
By: Emily Morris Oakland University will be introducing a couple new faces to our Board of Trustees, Brian Calley and Dennis Muchmore, courtesy of Governor Rick Snyder. Our Board of Trustees serves a pivotal role in the life of OU. Appointed every 8 years by our governor, each new member is meant to bring a …
Dr. Ora Pescovitz’ inauguration means OU is in good hands.
4.20.18 Story by News Director Erin Ben-Moche Photo by Oakland University On what felt like the first official spring day on campus, Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz became the seventh president of Oakland University. A procession of faculty, staff, students and bagpipe musicians marched alongside the warm sunlight into the O’rena for the formal inaugural …
Board of Trustees plan to take closer look at gateway courses 2018-19 school year
4.13.18 Story by: News Director elect Emily Morris Seeking avenues for improving student success rates will be a hot topic in oncoming school years, according the the Board of Trustees who met Monday April 9. This most centrally relates to Oakland’s graduation rates; since 2009 four-year graduation rates have doubled to over 30 percent. Our …
Oakland Center Director Chris Reed: “We are still on track to be open in Fall 2018.”
1.12.17 Story by news director Erin Ben-Moche Oakland Center Director Chris Reed made his first WXOU on-air appearance Friday to update students about the Oakland Center renovations among other details students should be aware of. “The biggest piece is that we are still on track to be open for Fall of 2018,” Reed said to …
How Charlie Tortorici became OU’s newst compliance coordinator
11.10.17 Story by News Correspondent Sadie Layher Law is an important part of the University, the coaches, and the players. Charlie Tortorici is Oakland University’s new compliance coordinator and has been working with Mari Rakijas for the past two weeks to become acclimated to his new position. This will be Charlie Tortorici’s first time working …
Homecoming Spotlight: WXOU alumnus, where are they now?
10.13.17 Story by news director Erin Ben-Moche College is a time to meet new friends, try new things and gain the knowledge and skills needed to have a successful career. When students graduate, they can always count on Homecoming weekend to return to the place where it all started. Let’s take a look to see …