Three OU mechanical engineering professors named among world’s top scientists
Three Oakland University mechanical engineering professors, Drs. Sergey Golovashchenko, Zissimos Mourelatos and Lianxiang Yang, were recently named among the “top 2% of scientists in various disciplines.” Published by Stanford University, the list is based on statistics from Scopus (Elsevier's abstract and citation database) and information updated through the 2022 citation year, using the ICSR Lab provided by Elsevier’s International Center for the Study of Research. Dr. Golovashchenko’s focus is on
OU researchers gain three NSF CAREER Awards, among most in state
Oakland University researchers garnered three CAREER Awards from the National Science Foundation in 2023, the fourth-most among Michigan’s public universities. The recipients are Ngong Kodiah Beyeh, Jun Chen and Wing-Yue Geoffrey Louie and their work has potential to revolutionize many fields, from materials science to transportation to healthcare and education. The CAREER Award is part of the NSF’s Faculty Early Career Development Program, which recognizes early-career faculty members who have
Yeo & Yeo Promotes Danielle Lutz
Yeo & Yeo is pleased to announce the promotion of Danielle Lutz, CPA, to consulting manager in the Saginaw office. “Danielle has been a great resource to the team,” says Suzanne Lozano, Principal and Consulting Service Line Leader. “She excels in technical accounting research projects and has a profound passion for consistently expanding her knowledge to provide our clients and our team with valuable insight and new ideas. I look forward to supporting her ongoing development and success as a
Impact100 Oakland County Awards $320,000 in Grants to Four Local Nonprofits
Impact100 Oakland County proudly announces the completion of its Annual Grant Awards Ceremony. This event represented a significant milestone for the organization, marking one of the most well-attended grant awards events in recent years and celebrating over $2 million dollars in grant donations given since the organization's inception in 2016. The organization extends heartfelt gratitude to all attendees, including those who participated in person and through absentee voting. Their involvement is
HAVEN of Oakland County Receives Grant from Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence to Support Survivors in Metro Detroit
HAVEN of Oakland County is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of the metro Detroit nonprofits to receive a significant grant with Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. The primary objective of this grant is to enhance services for survivors in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties by strengthening the essential infrastructure required to maintain adequate staffing levels. This funding will also play a crucial role in reducing the incidence of burnout and vicarious trauma
Yeo & Yeo Welcomes Michelle Spunar
Yeo & Yeo is pleased to welcome Michelle Spunar, CPA, back to the Ann Arbor office as a senior manager. “We are excited to welcome Michelle back to the firm,” says David Jewell, Principal and Tax Service Line Leader. “Her depth of knowledge and experience working with organizations in many different industries, particularly construction and healthcare, makes her a great resource for the team and clients.” With more than 33 years of experience in both private and public accounting, Spunar possesses a
OU researchers investigate vision impairment affecting premature infants
Each year, nearly 40,000 infants (10% of total live births) are born prematurely (before 37 weeks of gestation) in the United States, and that number is growing. Premature infants have a high risk of developing lifelong low vision. Their eyes can also develop myopia, a common vision condition in which near objects appear clear, but objects farther away look blurry. Stephanie BumBru, undergraduate student in biomedical sciences, with Dr. Zhang. The visual impairments associated with premature birth
News Release: 11/17/2023
(Rochester, Mich.) – Kick off the holiday gift giving season at Chief Financial Credit Union as they hosts a Small Business Saturday Pop-Up Shop at Chief Financial’s Downtown Rochester Community Space!The community is invited to celebrate shopping locally from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Nov. 25 at Chief Financial's beautiful community space in Downtown Rochester, 200 Diversion St. To collaborate with local small businesses as a “one-stop shop” for a convenient holiday shopping experience, Chief Financial is
OU’s Richard Olawoyin reappointed as chair of DEI advisory council
Oakland University Industrial and Systems Engineering Professor Richard Olawoyin has been reappointed as chair of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Advisory Council at ABET (the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). The appointment is effective for two years. ABET is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that accredits college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. After being appointed to a
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Leadership Oakland Announces 2023-2024 Cornerstone Program Class
(Pontiac, MI) Leadership Oakland is proud to announce its LOXXXIV Cornerstone Program Class -- a diverse and ambitious group of leaders from Metro Detroit. The LOXXXIV Cornerstone Program Class kicked off recently with a two-day retreat, where the group of 40 professionals met and began the nine-month leadership experience. During their program, the class will participate in monthly sessions on topics facing this region: Education, government, the justice system, health and human services, race and ethnic
Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
Essential Steps for Starting Your Home-Based Accounting Venture
Embarking on the journey of setting up a home-based accounting business offers promising rewards, including flexible working conditions and reduced overhead costs. However, it's not without its challenges. This guide provides a helpful roadmap to help both seasoned accountants seeking independence and newcomers to the accounting industry successfully launch their home-based business.Get Started with Vital Adobe Acrobat Tools Using Adobe Acrobat PDFs and editing tools can be a game-changer. With its
Fund Your Creative Pursuits with These Tips
Working as an artist, musician or writer can be fulfilling, but it's often filled with financial struggle. According to Artnet, the yearly income is under $30,000 for 60% of those in the creative sector. However, there are ways to boost your earnings while honing your craft and building your audience. The following advice from the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce can help you get there. Register as a Limited Liability Company Registering as a business lends legitimacy to your efforts, as prospective
Conclude Your Auburn Hills Small Business's 4th Quarter on a Positive
The fourth quarter is upon us, which means it's time to start wrapping things up for the year! For small businesses, that means taking stock of what you've accomplished, setting new goals for the coming year, and getting your marketing and website ready for the holiday season. From the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce, here's a rundown of what you need to do to close out the year strong. Evaluating Goal Achievement for the Year The first order of business is to take a look back at the year
How Communication and Collaboration Bring Success to Your Auburn Hills, MI Small Business
At its best, collaboration yields better results than going it alone. Two (or more) heads are often better than one, after all. But what happens when your team isn't working together as efficiently as you'd like? Whether it's a lack of communication, too much micromanaging, or something else entirely, there are a few key ways to get your team collaborating like never before. Read on to learn more with these tips from the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce.Create an Open Environment One of the best ways to
