Oakland University

Crystal VanKooten recently received the Hugh Burns Best Dissertation Award from the journal "Computers and Composition."

OU professor Frank Cardimen and nine graduate students explored the intricacies of the European Union during an international trip in June.

Dealership owners Pat and Christie Scoggin presented this year's award to Alexis Jordan, a 2015 graduate of Stoney Creek High School.

In her new role, she will be leading the direction of OUCARES, planning strategic initiatives, fundraising and dealing with budgetary responsibilities.

Keith Berven and Scott Tiegs surveyed amphibian and reptile populations in northern Ecuador. Dr. Berven first surveyed the area in 1971.

The Oakland University Chorale will accompany the Rolling Stones in a July 8 performance at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit.

The 20-credit program, which has been in development for the past several years, recently gained formal approval by OU officials.

Students studied German contemporary dance, taking technique classes at the Tanzfabrik and learning choreography from German dance artists.

Several Oakland University alumni and faculty members worked on the feature film "Beyond the Mask," which opens in theaters this weekend.

Actor Mila Govich, who starred in the Hollywood feature film "The Fault in Our Stars," teaches an acting class at Oakland University.