OU’s Richard Olawoyin honored by ABET with two distinguished awards
Richard Olawoyin, professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, has been selected to receive two distinguished awards from ABET, a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that accredits college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. Dr. Olawoyin will receive a 2025 ABET Fellow Award and the Claire L. Felbinger Award for Diversity and Inclusion. The ABET Fellow designation is awarded by ABET’s board of directors, upon
Free Advertising for Local Businesses
A new media company has launched in Oakland County and is offering free ongoing hyperlocal advertising to businesses located in Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Troy, and Bloomfield Hills. Participating businesses will enjoy $4,600 in annual advertising, with zero out-of-pocket expense. Quantum Local Media, subsidiary of Quantum Franchise Group, LLC is building a local network of indoor billboards as part of a national network of 4,400+ screens generating over 40 million impressions. We’re
#FuelHope with BP Gas in Rochester
Now through August, 5 cents from every gallon at the Rochester BP gas station- pumps 1 & 2- helps families in Michigan get to cancer treatment. Help spread the word! 1. Visit the BP at Main and University and pump it up 2. Take a selfie at the pump 3. Post it with hashtag #FuelHope and tag New Day Foundation for Families 4. Tag friends to share the news!
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Ribbon Cutting Celebrating Triumph Training Center
Join us for our Ribbon Cutting celebrating Triumph Training Center. The Rochester Hills franchise of Triumph Training Center officially started on August 1st, 2025 with 3rd to 12th grade Math and English lessons tutored by their great school district teachers. As a proud Rochester resident for the past decade, they have always wanted to contribute and give back to their community through education and empowering women and kids in their society. The primary purpose of Triumph Training Center is to
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DTE New Electric Vehicle Programs- Home EV Charger Installation and Charger Rebate
DTE has two new programs for customers with electric vehicles- the Home EV Charger Re bate Program and the Home Charger Installation Program. If you are a current DTE electric residential customer, your account is in good standing with no outstanding balances, and you meet the income eligibility requirements, you may qualify for a rebate on your home EV charger. The Home EV Charger Installation service by Treehouse makes it easy for you to purchase and install a Level 2 EV Charger. From
Habitat for Humanity to Host 3rd Neighborhood Revitalization Event of the Year in Southfield
SOUTHFIELD, MI — Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County will bring its community-driven revitalization initiative, Rock the Block, to Southfield on Thursday, August 14th, uniting corporate partners, community organizations, and dedicated volunteers for a day of service and connection. The event will begin with a morning kick-off ceremony before teams disperse to work on a variety of beautification and clean-up projects across the neighborhood. Activities will include yard clean-up, trash removal,
Oakland University pre-med students explore health and culture during Mexico study abroad
OU pre-medical students spent five weeks in Puebla, Mexico shadowing doctors, learning about various health care practices and immersing themselves in a foreign culture. During the summer semester, Oakland University pre-medical students embarked on a study abroad that deepened their understanding of medicine and instilled appreciation for different cultures. The students spent five weeks engaged in clinical education and medical rotations at a public university and hospital in Puebla, Mexico, shadowing
Oakland University wins second place in 2025 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
From left: Saber Khanmohammadi, Ryan Younes, Lance Markowitz, Temitope Ayanlade (pictured on screen), Foster Caragay, Ava Kobus, and Gerard Griest. Oakland University recently took second place in the Marine Energy Collegiate Competition, an annual event sponsored by the Department of Energy, which challenges students to design, develop and present innovations that harness the power of water. OU’s team developed a filtration system that uses the ocean's thermal gradient to desalinate
Oakland University Board of Trustees appoints new chair and vice chair
At its August 7 formal meeting, the Oakland University Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Brian Calley, of Portland, Michigan, as its new chair. He replaces Joe Jones, who had served as chair since June 2024. In an email to the campus community, Jones announced his decision to step down as chair due to additional work responsibilities, but noted he would continue to serve as an actively engaged member of the Board. “Joe Jones has led Oakland University’s Board of Trustees with honor and
Art & Apples Festival® continues to draw juried artists from far and near as event enters its 59th year
Rochester, Mich. ---At Paint Creek Center for the Arts’ (PCCA) annual Art & Apples Festival®, the nonprofit community arts organization’s signature event that takes place September 5–7 at the sprawling Rochester Municipal Park, it’s not only the 60,000 guests who enjoy the festival. The juried artists at the heart of the event – there are approximately 250 of them - cite a variety of reasons for their new or continuing participation. Luis Gutierrez, a 2023 Best in Show awardee, will again make the
Hearthstone Hospice Weekly Video: Skin Breakdown & How to Prevent It in Bed-Bound Patients
Hearthstone Hospice provides weekly videos to help guide families and their loved ones through the hospice process. This week's video and link found here: Skin Breakdown & How to Prevent It in Bed-Bound PatientsIn this episode of our Guided By Care video series, we dive into an essential topic for caregivers and families: skin breakdown in bedbound patients. Learn how to spot early signs of pressure ulcers, why prevention is critical, and the practical steps you can take to protect your loved one’s skin
Ribbon Cutting Celebrating Rochester Wood Studio
Join us for our Ribbon Cutting celebrating Rochester Wood Studio. Rochester Wood Studio offers name-brand semi-custom cabinets with a designer's eye and a woodworker's attention to detail. While they don't manufacture full custom cabinetry, Rochester Wood Studio operates a full-service custom woodshop. Their pricing is often more affordable than big-box stores, and they take pride in offering better value and a more personal experience. Rochester Wood Studio blends modern CNC precision with traditional
Oakland University pioneers the future of industry with new master’s program in smart manufacturing
Scheduled to launch in the fall of 2025, the Master of Science in Smart Manufacturing is Oakland University’s new program designed to address the quickly evolving needs of the manufacturing industry. As digitalization and automation become central to production systems, this new degree aims to prepare engineers for a future defined by smart technologies and data-driven decision-making. “Launch of this program is a direct response to both industry demands and government initiatives. Nationally, smart
Book launch party to celebrate OU professor’s ‘essential how-to guide’ to finding success in the design industry
Cranbrook Art Museum is hosting an event to celebrate the release of Oakland University Art, Art History and Design Professor Meaghan Barry’s new book “Designing for Local Communities: A guide to freelancing and empowering groups in your neighborhood.” Presented in partnership with AIGA Detroit and Design Core Detroit, the book launch party will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, at Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills. The event is free and open to the public. For more information,
Rochester Hills Residents Offer High Praise in 2025 Community Survey
Rochester Hills residents offer high praise in 2025 community survey: Quality of life, parks and trails, and satisfaction with City services received top billing The residents of Rochester Hills have given an overwhelming endorsement for the City’s quality of life, feeling of safety, investments in parks and trails, and overall satisfaction with city services in the recent 2025 Community Survey. The statistically significant survey conducted by Probolsky Research in June produced exceptionally high
MSGCU Celebrates Grand Reopening of Chesterfield Township Branch Office
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – July 21, 2025 – Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the grand reopening of its remodeled Chesterfield Township branch office. Located at 34700 23 Mile Road, the branch office is part of MSGCU’s network of 24 locations across Southeast Michigan. The credit union expanded the branch office and modernized the interior to ensure members experience an inviting environment when visiting this location, which opened in 2012.
Total Trailer & Trucks Expand Services Through Strategic Partnership with Madison Generator
Rochester Hills, MI — 07-22-2025 — Total Trailer & Truck is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Madison Generator, significantly expanding its offerings to include professional-grade cables, starters, and alternators. This collaboration represents a major step forward in delivering comprehensive solutions to support fleets, contractors, and individual haulers across Michigan and beyond. As a trusted name in trailer repair, parts, and fleet maintenance, Total Trailer & Truck continues to
Harmony in the Hills Presents: North Star Saxophone Quartet
July 22, 2025 St. Paul's United Methodist Church's Harmony in the Hills Concert will present the North Star Saxophone Quartet on Wednesday, August 20 at 7 p.m. at 620 Romeo Street, Rochester, MI. The concert will take place in the Garden of Hope, in front of the church, weather permitting. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or folding chair for the outdoor performance. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held inside the church. Admission is free. The North Star Saxophone
Hearthstone Hospice Weekly Video: Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's in Hospice Care
Hearthstone Hospice provides weekly videos to help guide families and their loved ones through the hospice process. This week's video and link found here: Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's in Hospice Care Visit Hearthstone Hospice's website HERE.
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J. Thomas Jewelers Vacation Package With Purchase (See Details)!
Get a free 4 day and 3 night vacation when you purchase a dazzling diamond engagement ring or anniversary ring valued for $3000 or more. Choose from exciting destinations like Orlando, Nashville, Las Vegas, and more. PURCHASE MAY INCLUDE CUSTOM DESIGNS, ETERNITY BANDS, SPECIAL ORDERS AND LOOSE DIAMONDS; PURHCASE MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY AUGUST 29, 2025. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Destinations include: Orlando, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, San Antonio, Anaheim, Smoky Mountains, Hilton Head,
Dianne Boyer Shares Her Story in Power of What’s Next, an Anthology of Bold Moves by Design
Local Stylist Featured in New Book Celebrating Resilience and Transformation Dianne Boyer Shares Her Story in Power of What’s Next, an Anthology of Bold Moves by Design [Oakland, Michigan] – [July 16, 2025] — Dianne Boyer, a local entrepreneur and personal stylist, is a featured author in the upcoming anthology Power of What’s Next: Bold Moves by Design. The book highlights the inspiring journeys of women who have leveraged personal and professional transformation to find success. Drawing from more
Scott Hunter of Cruise & Travel Experts Participates in Elite Travel Industry Event
Top Travel Advisors Participate in Global Travel Marketplace North America Rochester Hills, MI - Northstar Travel Group is proud to announce that Scott Hunter of Cruise & Travel Experts was selected from among hundreds of applicants to attend GTM North America, which took place at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 10-12, 2025. GTM North America is a two-and-a-half-day invitation-only event for top-producing travel advisors in North America. Selected advisors meet with
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm: Public Drop-In Hours &Tours
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is celebrating 45+ years serving our community! The Museum is open to the public for weekly Drop-In Hours every Friday and Saturday from 12-3pm. A guided tour of the 1840 Van Hoosen Farmhouse leaves from the Dairy Barn at 1pm, followed by a look inside the Red House. Included with your admission is a self-paced, interactive look at our community’s local history. You will meet the Taylor-Van Hoosen families, check out Mastodon bones, enjoy a wide variety of
City of Rochester Hills Auctioning Off Printers and Toner
The City of Rochester Hills is auctioning off printers and toner. Here is the site that they can be viewed and bid on: https://www.govdeals.com/en/rochesterhills
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Consumers Energy- Energy Assistance For Those in Need
Putting Customers First: Updated Policy Unlocks More Energy Bill Assistance for Those in NeedConsumers Energy reinforces its commitment to affordability by helping income-qualified customers access additional State Emergency Relief funds – providing up to $500 in support per utility service JACKSON, Mich., July 14, 2025 – Consumers Energy’s electric and natural gas customers who qualify for State Emergency Relief (SER) funds and haven’t received the full $500 annual payment credit may now qualify for
Clinton River Trail Repairs Kick Off in Rochester with Multi-Partner Support
Rochester, Michigan: The City of Rochester is excited to announce that over $1.7 million in grant funds have been awarded allowing the city to start to move forward with repairing two washouts on the Clinton River Trail. The city is extremely grateful to the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation (RCWJF) for a leading gift of $1.2 million to support this effort and an additional $521,000 from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Trail Maintenance Endowment at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM). These
Kickstart your Fall - Let’s Grow Your Nonprofit Superpowers!
Register now for OU’s Virtual Nonprofit Management Certificate. Classes begin September 9,2025 Promoting excellence in all areas of nonprofit management, you’ll come away with: · In-depth best practices for sustainable funding streams · Financial management and reporting · How to measure and assess outcomes · Best practices for managing employees and volunteers · How to build donor bases, collaborations and community engagement Program benefits include: · Comprehensive curriculum following
Keeping it fresh for 59 years! Paint Creek Center for the Arts announces return of annual Art & Apples Festival® on September 5-7; Genisys Credit Union continues as presenting sponsor
Paint Creek Center for the Arts (PCCA) announces the annual Art & Apples Festival®, the nonprofit community arts organization’s signature event, will take place September 5–7 at the sprawling Rochester Municipal Park, near downtown Rochester. Now in its 59th year, the event boasts more than 250 juried artists and artisans, food vendors with creative fare including pies and other apple-themed treats, a kid’s art zone and play area, and a variety of musical acts throughout the three-day festival that attracts
Rochester Housing Solutions Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Great volunteer opportunities available from fellow member, Dave Mingle with Rochester Housing Solutions. Please reach out to Dave if you are able to help at: dmingle2017@gmail.com. Event #1 Location: Avon North Hill Lanes (Rochester Rd and Tienken) Date: Sunday, July 20 Time: 2 - 4:30pm Ask: 3-5 volunteers to bowl with our kids (20-25 adults with special needs, ages 25-45) Event #2 Location: Stoney Creek Metro Park Date: Sunday, August 16 Time: 1 - 4pm Ask: 2-3
Join Us! OU- College of Arts & Sciences Golf Classic 2025!
The College of Arts and Sciences at Oakland University invites you to support our Annual Golf Classic, benefiting the Department of Biological Sciences. This exciting event helps fund critical opportunities for students pursuing careers in science, health, and environmental fields—right here in Michigan and beyond. You can find full details and register as a sponsor or foursome team HERE.
Family Friendly Evening of Live Music at Wildwood Amphitheater with Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck
Family Friendly Evening of Live Music at Wildwood Amphitheater with Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck Serving up Your Favorite Caffeinated and Decaffeinated Beverages!This fun, family friendly evening takes place on Saturday, June 7th at Wildwood Amphitheater located at 2700 Jocelyn Court, Orion Township.Doors Open at 5pm | Rain or ShineKids 12 & Under: Free with AdultFree ParkingScan the QR Code in the flyer below to purchase tickets! Don’t miss this one!
Become an Exhibitor at This Year's MICareerQuest Southeast
Become an Exhibitor at This Year's MiCareerQuest Southeast We are celebrating the fifth year of MICareerQuest Southeast in 2025! We want your organization to join us at the region's largest career exploration event for high school students on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. There is no better place to meet tomorrow's workforce. MICareerQuest Southeast attracts 8,000 eager and inquisitive students and their teachers, plus 100+ employers that showcase more than 200
Rochester Wealth Strategies Hosting Retirement Seminar Series
Smart Steps to a Successful Retirement Thursday, June 5th 6-7pm Paint Creek Cider Mill, Oakland Township Free, but pre-registration is required Session 1: Importance of Financial Planning & Getting StartedHow to create a successful financial planBudgeting and savingTitling and estate planningIncome strategiesTax considerationsProtecting assets If you are nearing retirement, preparation is important to ensure you achieve your long-term goals. Learn about the different aspects of planning, what a
Homebuyer Workshop Series
Attention Homebuyers! Whether you're buying for the first time or ready to buy again, you're sure to have some questions about the process. Our Homebuyers Workshop Series is here to help you! We'll provide useful information and answer your questions to ensure your next home purchase is a successful one. Topics will include Budgeting, prequalification, inspection, closing, and other valuable home purchasing tips.
From Insight to Impact: The Digital Makeover Your Business Needs
In today's fast-paced world, innovation is crucial for small and mid-sized business owners looking to stay competitive and grow their enterprises. Integrating digital technology can significantly boost your business's efficiency and reach. This article explores various digital improvements to consider and how these changes can benefit your business.Strengthening Cybersecurity with PDFs to Safeguard Your Business In the fight against cyber threats, safeguarding your business and website is crucial.
Master Marketing: High-Impact Marketing Tactics for Senior Entrepreneurs
As a seniorpreneur, you possess a wealth of experience, but the challenges of modern marketing require specialized strategies that many people — no matter their age — don’t possess. In this guide, you'll discover methods to leverage your unique insights into cost-efficient marketing opportunities. Implementing these approaches will streamline your marketing efforts and optimize overall success.Use AI to Create High-Quality Marketing Images Seniorpreneurs can greatly benefit from using a tool that helps
Rochester-Avon Historical Society President Joins Michigan Historic Preservation Network Board
Tiffany Dziurman, president of the Rochester-Avon Historical Society, has been elected to the board of directors of the Michigan Historic Preservation Network (MHPN). The announcement came during the MHPN’s annual meeting and conference held on May 9 in Kalamazoo, MI. Founded in 1981, MHPN is the largest membership organization in the state committed to recognizing and supporting Michigan’s cultural and architectural legacy. Their efforts span historic buildings, landmarks, and the stories that bring the
Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant: All You Have to Do Is Ask Acrobat’s Generative AI Document & PDF Tool
Adobe Acrobat has long been an invaluable tool for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees all over the world thanks to its wide array of PDF generation and editing tools. Now, Acrobat AI Assistant offers new benefits for businesses of all sizes. Acrobat AI Assistant’s revolutionary software can transform your business with its incredible features: Content Summarization and Insights: Long documents can be overwhelming to review, especially for busy entrepreneurs. The AI Assistant can
Cyber Agility: How to Transform Challenges into Opportunities with Website Savvy
In the ever-evolving business environment, the ability to adapt swiftly to changing conditions is crucial. Enterprises are constantly challenged by economic shifts and global upheavals. Your business can navigate these challenges with greater confidence and agility by focusing on practical enhancements that improve user engagement and facilitate growth. This article examines the pivotal role of strategic website modifications in maintaining business buoyancy during even trying times.Securing Data with
Tailored to Thrive: 9 Vital Steps for Growing Your Business
In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, nurturing a thriving business requires more than just an initial spark of inspiration. It demands a concerted effort to undertake essential growth-oriented actions that propel your venture to prosperity. This article explores nine crucial strategies that can help your business flourish for years to come. Hire Valuable New Staff Members Expanding your team by hiring additional staff members or contractors can significantly contribute to the growth
