Colleges/Universities

Lawrence Technological University accepted a grant from “Fortnite” creator Epic Games, which the university plans to use for, in part, an Unreal Engine training program for both students and working professionals.

Published October 27, 2020

Southfield Sun

LTU teams with ‘Fortnite’ creator for campus Epic Center for Unreal Technology

SOUTHFIELD — Like it says in the name, Lawrence Technological University is making strides in the technology world.

Lawrence Tech University is just weeks into in-person classes with new protocols and procedures. Among the measures to keep people safe are over 100 hand sanitizer dispensers placed around the campus.

Published September 8, 2020

Southfield Sun

Lawrence Tech adjusting to school year under coronavirus pandemic

SOUTHFIELD — As colleges and universities across the state return to classes, many are exploring different avenues of doing so while still keeping students and faculty safe. Some colleges are still planning on meeting face to face, while others are going strictly online.

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency has named Macomb Community College as a certified “Veteran-Friendly School.”

Published June 5, 2020

C&G Newspapers

MCC named as ‘veteran-friendly’; announces class formats for the fall

MACOMB COUNTY — In March 2017, Macomb Community College opened the Office of Veteran and Military Services at its South Campus in Warren.

AnnMarie Gilbert has been selected to lead University of Detroit Mercy women's basketball program

Published May 8, 2020

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New coach leading University of Detroit Mercy women's basketball program

With the recent hire of AnnMarie Gilbert as the University of Detroit Mercy’s women’s basketball coach, athletic director Robert C. Vowels said, “We haven’t (had) a coach of her caliber come through here.

Published April 5, 2020

C&G Newspapers

MET to host webinar about Michigan's college savings plans

METRO DETROIT — April is Financial Literacy Month, and what better way to invest your money than providing a better future for your children with funds to attend college?

Published January 29, 2020

Rochester Post

Grants help preserve archives at Oakland University

ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland University has been given funds to preserve records chronicling the university’s history, as well as original materials on the history of Oakland County, the Civil War, women’s studies and other fields.

Published January 20, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

OCC automotive instructor from Utica earns rare teaching certification

UTICA — A local resident who is an instructor at Oakland Community College received his certification as a NC3 master instructor in October.

Published January 15, 2020

Rochester Post

Seven students to receive OU’s Keeper of the Dream Award

ROCHESTER HILLS — Seven Oakland University students will be recognized for their work in breaking down racial and cultural barriers during the university’s annual Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards Celebration.

Published November 6, 2019

C&G Newspapers

OCC operating millage renewal passes overwhelmingly

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Nov. 5, voters in the Oakland Community College district, which includes almost all of Oakland County and parts of Lapeer, Livingston and Washtenaw counties, overwhelmingly passed the college’s operating millage renewal.

Published October 29, 2019

Royal Oak Review

OCC operational millage renewal to appear on November ballot

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Nov. 5, residents of the Oakland Community College district, which includes almost all of Oakland County and parts of Lapeer, Livingston and Washtenaw counties, will be asked to renew the college’s operating millage.

Published October 24, 2019

Advertiser Times

Wayne State students create world’s largest periodic table

DETROIT — Students at Wayne State University joined together with students from four other Michigan universities to set a new world record for the largest periodic table.

Published September 11, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Continue to adjust dorm décor after moving in

METRO DETROIT — Thousands of students recently took part in move-in days at Oakland University in Rochester Hills Aug. 30 and Sept. 1, and they might want to keep working on their organization, equipment and décor until they have it just right for their needs.

Published September 6, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Sorority, OneMacomb team up for expo

MOUNT CLEMENS — A pair of Macomb County organizations are coming together for an educational expo.

Published August 20, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester University recognized for preserving historical barn, silo

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Historic Districts Commission recently awarded Rochester University the Earl E. Borden Historic Preservation Award for preserving and restoring a historical barn and silo, which date back to the early 1900s.

Marygrove College announced that it will be shutting its doors at the end of its autumn 2019 semester.

Published July 12, 2019

Advertiser Times

Marygrove College in Detroit announces closure

DETROIT — Marygrove College, which stood as a pillar of education in Detroit for 92 years, announced June 12 that it would permanently close at the end of its fall 2019 semester.

Published April 19, 2019

Woodward Talk

Baker College ends negotiations for downtown Ferndale campus

FERNDALE — A proposed downtown Baker College campus will not happen in the city of Ferndale.

This rendering shows the proposed expansion of the Oakland Community College campus along Main Street, from Seventh Street to Lincoln Avenue, in downtown Royal Oak.

Published April 15, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak greenlights OCC expansion

ROYAL OAK — On April 8, the Royal Oak City Commission voted 6-1 to approve an agreement of sale and license use with Oakland Community College for property located at the southwest corner of Main and Seventh streets.

Purdue University student and Troy High School graduate Aaron Lai visits with Kelly and Tony Trent, the parents of Tyler Trent, the Purdue student he walked nearly 100 miles to honor, upon his arrival at Indiana University Feb. 19.

Published March 5, 2019

Troy Times

Troy High grad walks 100 miles in honor of deceased Purdue classmate

TROY — When Troy native Aaron Lai, 20, ran track during his four years at Troy High School, he said his personal best was as a sprinter.

Baker College is hoping to build a college campus and mixed-use parking deck in Ferndale, which residents have reservations about. Concept art for the project already has changed, according to the college.

Published March 5, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale residents voice concerns about proposed Baker College campus

FERNDALE — A project to build a downtown Ferndale Baker College campus has left residents feeling concerned about the possible development.

Published February 27, 2019

Rochester Post

Interim OU medical dean appointed

ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland University officials recently appointed Duane Mezwa as the interim dean of the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.