The Harmony in the Hills Lenten Concert SeriesOpens with Trumpeter Amanda Ross Trumpeter Dr. Amanda Ross, of Oakland University, kicks off the Harmony in the Hills 2026 Lenten Concert Series on Friday, February 20, at noon in the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Sanctuary. St. Paul’s is located at 620 Romeo Street, Rochester, MI. Admission is FREE, but free-will donations are gratefully accepted. Ross, is a powerful talent, passionate performer and educator, currently teaching at Oakland University.
Oakland University is expanding opportunities for students committed to supporting children and families through its participation in the Michigan Title IV-E Child Welfare Fellowship — a statewide initiative designed to recruit, educate and retain future leaders in child welfare. The fellowship provides additional resources and support to students pursuing careers in Michigan’s child welfare system, including Children’s Protective Services, foster care, licensing and adoption. The program combines
Dutton Farm CEO Jenny Brown Appointed to Michigan Council for Rehabilitation ServicesLANSING, Mich. Dutton Farm CEO Jenny Brown of Rochester Hills has been appointed to the Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services, representing disability advocacy groups. Her term begins January 28, 2026, and runs through December 31, 2028. Brown succeeds Trina Edmunson, whose term has expired. “The Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services plays a critical role in shaping how our state supports people with
The Oakland University School of Business Administration proudly announces that multiple online business programs have been ranked nationally by the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Online Programs list, including the Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs at #125 (tied), Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (excluding MBA) at #130 (tied), and Best Online MBA Program at #152 (tied). These rankings reflect the OU School of Business’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality, flexible
Oakland University has been recognized nationally for its commitment to student health, earning top honors in the 2025–26 Alana Yaksich National College and University Flu Vaccination Challenge. Oakland University was named the national winner in the Medium School Division, distinguishing itself among colleges and universities across the country for administering the highest number of flu vaccines in its category. The recognition highlights the efforts of the Graham Health Center to promote influenza
Oakland University students and faculty have been named SAS Hackathon 2025 Champions, earning two awards in one of the world’s largest and most competitive analytics and artificial intelligence competitions. The recognition marks the third consecutive year an Oakland University team has been honored at the global event. The SAS Hackathon is an annual international competition that challenges participants to solve real-world problems using advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI. This year’s event
The first cohort of Oakland University Master of Physician Assistant Science students recently started classes at the School of Health Sciences. The Master of Physician Assistant Science (MPAS) program prepares students for licensure and confident entry into the Physician Assistant (PA) profession, where they will often serve as patients’ principle health care providers and meet the changing needs of communities. Constance Burke, J.D., M.S., PA-C, associate professor, led the faculty/staff team in