Oakland University student leaders selected for Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards
Seven student leaders have been selected to receive Oakland University’s prestigious Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Award in recognition of their efforts to break down cultural stereotypes and promote interracial understanding. They will be honored during OU’s 34th annual Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards Celebration, an event that honors the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. To qualify for the award, students demonstrated academic excellence, campus involvement and
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. Oakland University’s Model United Nations team turned in a stellar performance at the recent American Model United Nations International Conference, collecting numerous accolades while representing the interests of Iceland and Palestine. More than a thousand students from 67 universities competed at the event, representing countries on a range of issues, including small arms trafficking,
OU's Elaine Carey elected to board of directors for Higher Education Resource Services
Dr. Elaine Carey, professor and dean of Oakland University’s College of Arts and Sciences has been elected to serve on the board of directors for Higher Education Resource Services (HERS). Founded in 1972, HERS is a leadership development organization dedicated to building and sustaining a dynamic network of women and gender-diverse leaders in higher education. Carey’s inclusive leadership style and commitment to the organization’s mission made her an ideal candidate to serve on the board. “Not only is
OU advising team members showcase innovative practices for working with undecided students
Zach Barclay and Jamie Franklin, members of Oakland University’s academic advising team, recently presented at the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Annual Conference, sharing innovative practices for advising students who are undecided on their major. The presentation highlighted OU’s Exploring initiative, a cross-departmental effort to transform the way the university works with undecided students, empowering them to take an active role in charting their educational path.
