OU's Elaine Carey Elected to Board of Directors for Higher Education Resource Services

HERS is a leadership development organization dedicated to building a dynamic network of women and gender-diverse higher education leaders

Rochester Woman Trains Therapy Dogs, 'Brings Comfort And Joy' To Others

Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter.

Oakland County Sheriff Warns Scammers Are Posing As Officials Again

Oakland County sheriff's officials said scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

OU Advising Team Members Showcase Innovative Practices for Working with Undecided Students

Zach Barclay and Jamie Franklin presented at the NACADA Annual Conference, an international gathering of academic advising professionals

OCHN Releases Application to Participate

OCHN Releases Application to Participate

Woman Steals Purses From Rochester Hills Shoppers: Sheriff

A 37-year-old Auburn Hills woman is facing charges after stealing purses from shoppers at two Rochester Hills retail stores, officials said.

Saturday’s Army-Navy Football Game Charity Challenge

Football fans can help with military charity donations

Oakland County Worker Sickened With Legionnaires' Disease, Building Closed

The building where the employee worked is not open to the public.

Rochester Hills Doctor Sentenced To Prison For Secretly Recording, Sexually Assaulting Women And Children

Oumair Aejaz pleaded no contest to 31 counts of sexual misconduct​.

Oakland County Salt Truck Driver Found Shot To Death: Sheriff

One person has been arrested in connection with the shooting.

Man Shot, Injured On Thanksgiving In Rochester Hills: Sheriff

Investigators believe the shooting may have stemmed from a domestic dispute.

Small Business Saturday 2025 In Rochester: See Sales, Deals

Since it started, consumers have reported spending an estimated $210 billion at small businesses across all Small Business Saturdays.

Oakland County Couple Charged After Starving Their Children: Police

"It’s unconscionable that anyone, let alone parents, would willfully starve children," Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said.

Oakland County Cold Case Cracked After 27 Years

Officials have arrested a man in connection with an Oakland County murder that happened 27 years ago, the sheriff's office said.

Pontiac Announced Down Payment Assistance Program to Boost Homebuying

The City and National Faith Homebuyers will assist applicants with down payments and closing costs to achieve dreams of homeownership.

RFP 504.2026 Wellness and Mental Health Self-Management Software

RFP 504.2026 Wellness and Mental Health Self-Management Software

OU President Elected Board Chair for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities

As AASCU's new board chair, OU President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz will advocate for the interests of the country's regional public universities

1 Dead, 1 Arrested In Oakland County Shooting: Sheriff

A man was shot dead over the weekend in Oakland County, according to sheriff's officials.

Missing Rochester Hills Teen Found In Child Porn Suspect's Home: Sheriff

Investigators found the teen at a home on the west side of the state, officials said.

Oakland Co. Mom Arrested After 3 Kids Found Alone In Trash-Filled Apartment: Sheriff

Child Protective Services placed each child with their biological fathers.

Fire Crews Battle Blaze At Rochester Hills Storage Facility

There were no injuries and officials were still investigating what caused the fire.

OU Adopts Okanagan Charter, Reaffirms Commitment to Health and Wellbeing

Adopting the charter is a key step in OU’s ongoing efforts to promote health and wellbeing on campus and in surroundings communities

1 Dead, 1 Hurt In M-59 Crash In Oakland County: Sheriff

Investigators believe the drivers were moving too fast for the icy road conditions.

Visceral, Luminous “Diary”

The Diary of Anne Frank, presented by Avon Players, Rochester Hills MI

Police Looking For Missing 17-Year-Old Rochester Hills Girl

Investigators said she was last seen getting into an older model Jeep Cherokee with an unknown person after school.

Part Of M-59 In Oakland County Closed After Crash Involving Multiple Cars: MDOT

It was unclear if there were any injuries in the crash.

Oakland County Councilor-Elect Died Shortly After Polls Closed

City council members plan to announce the process of how a new councilor will be selected.

Rochester Hills RARA Millage Appears To Pass

The tax helps support multiple youth and adult sports programs.

Civil rights advocate Bakari Sellers to keynote OU’s 2026 Keeper of the Dream Celebration

The event will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 19, 2026, in the Oakland Center Founders Ballrooms.

Rochester-Rochester Hills Voter Guide 2025: Who's On Ballot, Where To Vote

A millage renewal and several city council seats are on the ballot.

Oakland County Couple Found Dead In Murder-Suicide: Sheriff

Investigators believe the incident stemmed from an argument.

OU Awarded National Designation for Excellence in Cyber Research

OU has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research by the National Security Agency

OU's International Business Honor Society Chapter Receives 'Highest Honors' for Second Year in a Row

OU's Beta Gamma Sigma chapter earned "Highest Honors" through participation in the International Business Honor Society's Honor Roll Program

Teaching in Place Series Equips OU Faculty to Use Whole Campus When Teaching

The series explores ways to incorporate non-traditional spaces, like OU's biopreserve and Native American Heritage Site, into teaching

Detroit Area Auto Part Plant Plans To Permanently Shut Down

The company said the decision will affect roughly 200 workers.

Introducing New Holiday Youth Experiences at Meadow Brook Hall

Bring your group of ten children or more and choose from our Sugar Plum Tea and North Pole Jamboree!

OU Honors College Celebrates Transformational Naming Gift

The Donna and Walt Young Honors College is the first named school in Oakland University's history

City of Pontiac Achieves Successful $20 Million Bond Sale to Fund New Recreation Center

The sale's proceeds will support the acquisition, construction, and improvement of a new state-of-the-art recreation center.

Oakland University Awarded Highest Rating for Service to Student Veterans

OU earned a gold rating from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, fulfilling all of the organization's criteria for veteran-friendliness

Woman Hit, Killed By Car In Oakland County: Police

A 47-year-old woman was hit and killed by a car while crossing an Oakland County road Tuesday night, according to police.