OU’s Richard Olawoyin honored by ABET with two distinguished awards
Richard Olawoyin, professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, has been selected to receive two distinguished awards from ABET, a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that accredits college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. Dr. Olawoyin will receive a 2025 ABET Fellow Award and the Claire L. Felbinger Award for Diversity and Inclusion. The ABET Fellow designation is awarded by ABET’s board of directors, upon
Oakland University Pre-med students explore health and culture during Mexico study abroad
OU pre-medical students spent five weeks in Puebla, Mexico shadowing doctors, learning about various health care practices and immersing themselves in a foreign culture. During the summer semester, Oakland University pre-medical students embarked on a study abroad that deepened their understanding of medicine and instilled appreciation for different cultures. The students spent five weeks engaged in clinical education and medical rotations at a public university and hospital in Puebla, Mexico, shadowing
Oakland University wins second place in 2025 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
From left: Saber Khanmohammadi, Ryan Younes, Lance Markowitz, Temitope Ayanlade (pictured on screen), Foster Caragay, Ava Kobus, and Gerard Griest. Oakland University recently took second place in the Marine Energy Collegiate Competition, an annual event sponsored by the Department of Energy, which challenges students to design, develop and present innovations that harness the power of water. OU’s team developed a filtration system that uses the ocean's thermal gradient to desalinate seawater. Thermal
Oakland University Board of Trustees appoints new chair and vice chair
At its August 7 formal meeting, the Oakland University Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Brian Calley, of Portland, Michigan, as its new chair. He replaces Joe Jones, who had served as chair since June 2024. In an email to the campus community, Jones announced his decision to step down as chair due to additional work responsibilities, but noted he would continue to serve as an actively engaged member of the Board. “Joe Jones has led Oakland University’s Board of Trustees with honor and
Oakland University pioneers the future of industry with new master’s program in smart manufacturing
Scheduled to launch in the fall of 2025, the Master of Science in Smart Manufacturing is Oakland University’s new program designed to address the quickly evolving needs of the manufacturing industry. As digitalization and automation become central to production systems, this new degree aims to prepare engineers for a future defined by smart technologies and data-driven decision-making. “Launch of this program is a direct response to both industry demands and government initiatives. Nationally, smart
Book launch party to celebrate OU professor’s ‘essential how-to guide’ to finding success in the design industry
Cranbrook Art Museum is hosting an event to celebrate the release of Oakland University Art, Art History and Design Professor Meaghan Barry’s new book “Designing for Local Communities: A guide to freelancing and empowering groups in your neighborhood.” Presented in partnership with AIGA Detroit and Design Core Detroit, the book launch party will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, at Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills. The event is free and open to the public. For more information,
