OU's Honors College welcomes another stellar group of students to campus
Oakland University’s Honors College has welcomed another large and exceptionally talented group of students to campus. This fall’s incoming class totals 573 students, including 487 First Time in Any College (FTIAC) students and 86 transfer students. Over half of these students achieved a GPA above a 3.9, and 176 of them are arriving at OU with a GPA above 4.0. The highest individual GPA of the group is an outstanding 4.53. “Students in the top 5%, nationally, join us here in The Honors College,”
Leadership Oakland to host author Barry A. Franklin, PhD, for Breakfast of Champions series
(September 20, 2022 -Troy, MI —) Leadership Oakland will be welcoming the author of the recently published book “GPS For Success: Skills, Strategies, and Secrets of Superachievers,” Barry A. Franklin, PhD, for its Breakfast of Champions event series. Franklin’s newly published book provides a detailed roadmap for achieving your dreams and a fulfilling life, outlining must-have skills and abilities, surefire strategies and 10 proven behaviors, peppered with compelling quotes and inspirational stories
OU professor shares data science expertise through Fulbright Specialist Program
Oakland University Professor Ravi Khattree recently traveled to India to share his expertise on the dynamic and ever-expanding field of data science. Dr. Khattree, a professor of applied statistics and co-director of OU’s Center for Data Science and Big Data Analytics, was invited to the Central University of Rajasthan as part of the Fulbright Specialist Program, a U.S. State Department initiative that allows U.S. academics and established professionals to engage in project-based exchanges at host
Yeo & Yeo Recognized Among Michigan’s Best and Brightest in Wellness 2022
Saginaw, MI: For the ninth consecutive year, Yeo & Yeo has been selected as one of Michigan’s Best and Brightest in Wellness. The program highlights companies and organizations that promote a culture of wellness, as well as those that plan, implement and evaluate efforts in employee wellness. “Investing in the overall health of our employees is something we take pride in,” said Dave Youngstrom, President & CEO of Yeo & Yeo. “We are honored to receive recognition for our longstanding commitment to
Avondale grad awarded Patrick and Christie Scoggin Foundation Scholarship at OU
Shiloh Johnson, an Avondale High School graduate known for his strong work ethic, academic achievements and athletic performance, has been selected to receive the 2022-2023 Patrick and Christie Scoggin Foundation Scholarship at Oakland University. The four-year, full-tuition scholarship is awarded annually to an incoming freshman from Rochester Adams, Rochester, Avondale or Stoney Creek High School. Applicants are evaluated based on financial need, academic performance and extracurricular
Kick off fall with Michigan’s only Vertical Concert featuring Spacecat on Sept. 28
(September 13, 2022 -Rochester, MI- ) Kick off Michigan’s fall season with a performance by Spacecat, as part of The Royal Park Hotel’s popular Vertical Concert series.Spacecat will perform on the banks of the Paint Creek outside from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 28, featuring a mixture of Motown, disco, pop, rock, country anthems, hip hop, R&B and current hits. The upbeat show, the last Vertical Concert for the 2022 season, is sponsored by The Detroit Pistons. Guests can dance the night away while enjoying amazing food
Oakland University to celebrate ‘Peace Day’ with concert on Sept. 21
In celebration of the International Day of Peace, Oakland University will present its 5th annual Peace Day Concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21 at Upland Hills School in Oxford, Mich. The program will feature the Stone Sound Collective, which unites diverse musicians and instruments to create a new global soundscape. Led by OU Professor Mark Stone, the group brings together ancient percussion traditions of Africa and India with the lyricism of strings and saxophone. The collective performs
Yeo & Yeo Recognized Among Metro Detroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For
Ann Arbor, MI:Yeo & Yeo, a leading Michigan-based accounting and advisory firm, has been named one of the 2022 Metro Detroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for the eleventh consecutive year. Yeo & Yeo takes pride in creating an environment that challenges, supports and rewards its people. The Best and Brightest programs identify, recognize and celebrate organizations that exemplify Better Business. Richer Lives. Stronger Communities. An independent research firm evaluates Best and Brightest
Oakland University students explore Taiwan through study abroad program
With grant support from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, a group of 15 Oakland University students spent the summer studying Chinese language and culture at National Dong Hwa University of Taiwan, one of the country’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning. Students spent three hours each day studying Mandarin Chinese, which involved following a lesson plan and taking tests, “but conversations often went beyond the textbook,” said Jason Gierman, who graduated from OU in August with a major
Flint & Genesee Group Honors Yeo & Yeo’s Kellen Riker and Steven Treece Among 40 Under 40
Yeo & Yeo, a leading Michigan advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Kellen Riker, CPA, and Steven Treece, CPA, were recently named recipients of the 2022 Flint & Genesee Group’s 40 Under 40 award. The program recognizes individuals under age 40 who are exceptional leaders in their companies and communities. “40 Under 40 recognizes rising professionals, entrepreneurs and influencers who are helping to shape the future of Genesee County,” said Flint & Genesee Group CEO Tim Herman. “The honorees
Yeo & Yeo Named an INSIDE Public Accounting Top 200 Firm
Saginaw, MI: Yeo & Yeo, a leading Michigan-based accounting and advisory firm, has been named an INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) Top 200 Accounting Firm for the fourteenth consecutive year. “Every day, we strive to provide outstanding business solutions and exceed expectations,” said President & CEO Dave Youngstrom. “We work as a team to achieve our clients’ goals and support a culture that ensures work-life balance and attracts exceptional talent. Ranking among the top 200 firms in the nation is a
