I toured our Veteran Support Services Office, supporting those who have served our country and now call OU home. I met our remarkable student employees—veterans who continue to serve our community through their leadership, work ethic, and unwavering commitment to helping others

I had the honor of attending Oakland University’s Exemplary Employee Award Recognition ceremony, celebrating the faculty and staff who go above and beyond to make OU a thriving and inspiring community. Congratulations to this year’s honorees—your dedication, service, and

I truly enjoyed being interviewed for the Oakland University Alumni Magazine! It was an excellent opportunity to share how we are advancing student success, fostering growth and excellence among our faculty and staff, and strengthening the connections that make our OU community

Thank you to all who joined us for the Faculty and Staff Ice Cream Social on Wednesday. We gathered at Elliott Tower to enjoy assorted Cold Stone Creamery flavors and connect. We’re grateful to everyone who made it a sweet success. Events like these remind us of the strength of

Had a great time being interviewed by the Oakland Post and one of our talented Oakland University student journalists. I appreciated their time and dedication during the interview. oaklandpostonline.com/54391/campus/n…

We welcomed our newest faculty colleagues to OU during this week’s New Faculty Orientation. Our two-day program highlighted teaching resources, student success initiatives, research opportunities, campus services, and an enhanced faculty mentorship program led by Dr. Jo Reger.

Friday’s Dean’s Retreat was an invaluable opportunity for reflection, collaboration, and strategic planning. Dr. Clinton Longenecker—renowned educator, consultant, and author—led the sessions and exercises with compelling insights on high-performing leadership and organizational

This summer, OU pre-med students participated in a study abroad program in Mexico, gaining hands-on healthcare training while immersing themselves in the local culture. These experiences build adaptability, cultural awareness, and global health insights—skills that will shape

To all undergraduate and graduate Golden Grizzlies—welcome to the Fall 2025 semester! Whether you’re beginning your journey or returning to continue, this year will bring opportunities to challenge yourself, discover new passions, and realize your goals. At OU, you’re part of a

Hope you had a chance to view my welcome message to campus to kick off fall semester at Oakland University! #BeGolden #YOUBELONG m.youtube.com/watch?v=HgsQ1f…

We rolled out the “black and gold” carpet to welcome our new and returning undergraduate and graduate students to campus yesterday! We kicked off Welcome Week at Elliott Tower with the Clap In, as cheers carried our students to the pep rally at the O’Rena. During the Academic

Yesterday, Glenn McIntosh and I hit the OU campus on the first day of classes to cheer on our students! We handed out giveaways, shared smiles, and connected with many Golden Grizzlies. The campus was full of energy and the promise of a new semester. The back-to-school excitement

I attended the School of Nursing’s White Coat Ceremony at OU’s Meadow Brook Hall this week. This meaningful annual tradition celebrates our new MSN and DNP students as they begin their advanced-practice nursing education. The program featured inspiring remarks from Dean Coleman

Meet the Provost Office team! They are at the heart of advancing student success, academic innovation, and more at OU. Their passion makes everything we do possible, and they are committed to supporting our faculty, staff, and students in creating a meaningful impact across

During New Student Orientation, orientation group leaders spotlighted incoming FTIACs who showed exceptional enthusiasm, positivity, and potential to lead. Orientation group leaders awarded these students the Spirit Award and invited them to the Spirit Award Celebration on

Today we honor and remember the civilians, first responders and military members lost on 9/11/2001. 🇺🇸

I attended the Rochester Hills Annual State of the City Address at Stoney Creek High School. Mayor Bryan Barnett “pulled back the curtain” and shared the “Oz-some” story of the City’s progress, achievements, and vision for the years ahead. There’s no place like OU’s campus in

Last night, we welcomed John Green to OU for our Varner Vitality Lecture Series. He’s the author of The Fault in Our Stars, Looking for Alaska, and his latest book, Everything Is Tuberculosis. John is also a YouTuber, VidCon co-founder, and global health advocate who has inspired

At the SEHS Scholarship Celebration, we recognized the generosity of donors and the achievements of scholarship recipients as 111 scholarships totaling $304,000—a historic milestone—were awarded. The celebration reflected the impact of philanthropy and perseverance. Donor