Native American duo ‘Spirits Rising’ to perform Jan. 28 at Oakland University
Spirits Rising, a dynamic musical duo featuring Native American singers and songwriters Allison Radell and Joe Reilly – will be performing at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28 following a workshop on Native American music and dance at Oakland University’s Varner Hall.
Remembering OU's founding chancellor ‘Woody’ Varner on his 100th birthday
Durward "Woody" Varner, OU's first and only chancellor, would have turned 100 years old on January 1.
Keeper of the Dream Honorees Announced
Keeper of the Dream Awards recognize student leaders who promote diversity, cultural understanding and community activism.
OU professor examines evolution of infectious disease with NIH grant
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Fabia Battistuzzi, Ph.D., an assistant professor of Biological Sciences at Oakland University, a $417,286 grant that will allow her to examine the evolution of infectious diseases while laying the groundwork for the development of new drug-based treatments that could help to save thousands of lives.
2016 Year in Review
2016 has been a year to remember for Oakland University. We set the foundation for unlimited success in academic excellence, student engagement, scholarly research, and community partnerships that truly make a difference.
Explore OU's undergraduate and graduate degree programs.




132
bachelor's degree programs
138
doctoral, master's degree and certificate programs
28
programs offered in Macomb County
20,000+
students enrolled in fall 2016
3.4
incoming freshmen GPA
15.6%
increase in overall enrollment in the past decade
810
international students
106K
alumni with 72% living in Michigan
18
NCAA Division I men’s and women’s varsity sports programs
40+
countries where students are studying abroad
300
student organizations
2,700
students who live in on-campus housing (13% of student population)