OU psychology chair receives Editor of Distinction Award for service to science journal
Todd K. Shackelford, editor of the journal Evolutionary Psychological Science, was recognized for being in the top 20% globally for the number of manuscripts sent to peer review, helping safeguard the scientific accuracy of published research. Todd K. Shackelford, distinguished professor and chair of Oakland University’s psychology department, was selected to receive a Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award for his service as editor of Evolutionary Psychological Science, a journal dedicated to
U.S. Senate internship immerses Oakland University student in D.C. political scene
Oakland University student Nia Matthews spent the last four months in Washington D.C. interning for U.S. Senator Gary Peters and building connections across the political spectrum. Matthews served as a digital press intern, drafting press releases, creating social media graphics, transcribing TV and radio interviews, recording videos, writing video scripts and curating newsletters with news and social media posts related to Senator Peters and fellow U.S. Senator from Michigan, Elissa Slotkin. While in
Oakland University Honors College dean appointed Member of the Order of Australia
Graeme Harper, dean of the Donna and Walt Young Honors College at Oakland University, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). The award was announced June 8 through the release of the “King’s Birthday Honours List,” a public holiday and honors announcement in Australia, celebrating King Charles III. Nominations for the honor come directly from the community and are the pre-eminent way Australians recognize the achievements and service of their fellow citizens. All nominations are
Oakland University to offer Faith in Detroit Summer Writing Workshop June 11-14
The Oakland University Center for Public Humanities, in partnership with Christ Church Cranbrook’s Lilly Endowment-funded Faith in Detroit initiative, is offering its inaugural Faith in Detroit Summer Writing Workshop to provide support, instruction, inspiration and community for aspiring and established writers. Hosted June 11-14 on the Christ Church campus in Bloomfield Hills, the four-day workshop will feature generative sessions, panel discussions, a craft talk and a keynote address by award-winning
