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Anyone with information is asked to contact Oakland University Police Department at 248-370-3331.

Oakland University police sent out an alert to the student body after a man showed up on campus on Sunday and exposed himself multiple times to students.

Michigan's Oakland University is the first in the U.S. to return taken land to the Native American community.

Following the deadly shooting at Michigan State University, campus safety has become a deciding factor, along with academics and student life.

Oakland University men’s basketball coach Greg Kampe joined us on Sports Final Edition on Sunday to break down the 2023 NCAA tournament bracket.

U.S. Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin on Monday held a press conference to discuss new projects in Livingston County -- and she also answered questions about the Sunday downing of an unidentified airborne object over Lake Huron.

Tudor Dixon, the 2022 Republican candidate for Michigan governor who lost to incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has decided not to run for chair of the Michigan GOP.

Police give an update about the search for two gunmen who were last seen on Oakland University’s campus.

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Police are searching the campus of Oakland University for two suspected gunmen accused of stealing cars from a dealership, exchanging gunfire with a security guard, and leading officers on a chase.

A deadly crash on southbound I-75 at Joslyn Road in Auburn Hills is believed to have involved a vehicle that was stolen early Monday morning.

A witness told police that two people matching the description of the gunmen got into a vehicle that pulled up and they fled the area “hours ago.”

Oakland University Police issued an alert early Monday morning urging everyone on campus to stay indoors.

Students at Oakland University are pushing back against a planned development on the school’s East Campus.

U-M in Ann Arbor has been named one of the top 40 schools in the country for having an inclusive and safe LGBTQ-friendly campus.

Chick-fil-A is planning to open its first standalone store in Southfield.

Two Metro Detroit universities are being recognized for having some of the most LGBTQ-friendly policies, programs and practices in the state.

The family of TiKiya Allen came together Thursday night on Belle Isle one year after she was shot and killed while riding her bicycle outside of a friend’s house on Detroit’s west side.

The Village of Rochester Hills is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a variety of newly signed leases. Most recently, Robert B. Aikens and Associates, owners of The Village of Rochester Hills, announced that American Eagle and Aerie will be joining their shopping center in time for back-to-school shopping.

As the accused shooter sits in jail Monday (May 16), new clues reveal just how much hate played a role in the tragedy.

Oakland University has declared a snow emergency and canceled all non-essential activities and classes on Wednesday (Feb. 2)

A university in Michigan says it erroneously notified students that they would receive top tuition awards, just days after another school in the state said its prospective students were mistakenly told they had won full-ride scholarships.

A university in Michigan says it erroneously notified students that they would receive top tuition awards, just days after another school in the state said its prospective students were mistakenly told they had won full-ride scholarships.

The annual freedom walk in Westland this morning, likely no real difference from the many events to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Classes at Oakland University will remain virtual through the end of January due to the spread of the COVID omicron variant, officials said.

Oakland University announced Tuesday classes for the Winter 2022 semester will begin online Jan. 5 following the university's holiday break.

An emotional tribute was held at Oakland University to honor the four students killed and 7 other people injured in a shooting at Oxford High School.

A holiday favorite is back as "A Christmas Carol" returns to the Meadowbrook Theater at Oakland University.

With a click of a mouse or a swipe of a screen you can connect with businesses, family and old friends all over the world -- but with Facebook now under fire, it has people looking at social media differently.

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The school sent out an alert to students, saying the assault happened back in May but the victim reported it in October.

“We’re engaged in a trade-off right now,” Dr. Navin said. “We know that school is good for kids, we know COVID is bad for kids and we’ve decided that a little bit of COVID is the price worth paying to have kids in school.”

A local business downtown is doing its part to re-unite coworkers who are inching their way back into offices.

The president of Southeastern Michigan’s Oakland University has committed $1 million to the school for student scholarships.

Former Farmington Hills firefighter Michael Harvey and his daughter Rachel, were among a handful of good Samaritans springing into action when they noticed an Ann Arbor home going up in flames Saturday night.

A Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class has been taught at Oakland University for more than 30 years.

Revolting against vaccines is not new. It is part of the DNA of our global history, according to Dr. Mark Navin, medical ethicist with Oakland University and Beaumont Health.

A deal was made Saturday to end the faculty strike at Oakland University.

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A deal was made Saturday to end the faculty strike at Oakland University.

Dozens of protesters were picketing Thursday morning outside Oakland University.

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Oakland University sent a message Thursday morning stating classes will resume according to the schedule despite the threat of a faculty strike.

With hours away from classes starting at Oakland University, faculty and administration cannot hammer out a new contract Wednesday night.

Over the past year, the workforce has been devastated by a loss of many teachers who quit or retired amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Because students must be vaccinated to attend in-person classes, the university is also working to expand the number of on-line course offerings.

Colleges and universities across Michigan have different requirements for students as they head back to campus this fall.

Oakland University is requiring all students, faculty and staff to receive the COVID vaccine in order to attend in-person courses and activities.

As students take off for college amid an ongoing global pandemic, campuses are making sure to offer mental health resources to those who need them.

On Monday, the University of Michigan announced it is joining Michigan State University in requiring face coverings indoors on campus.

All across the country, college students are getting ready to head back to school in just a few weeks.

The Counting Crows will bring their “The Butter Miracle Tour” to the Meadow Brook Amphitheatre on the campus of Oakland University on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 at 7 p.m.

Places like summer camps and colleges are requiring those attending to get vaccinated against COVID.

State officials outline four vaccination goals that will trigger the loosening of certain COVID-19 restrictions.

Coronavirus vaccines will still be administered at Oakland University on Tuesday amid the nation’s recommendation to pause use of all Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

United States health officials are calling for the immediate pause of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccine after six recipients developed a rare blood clot disorder within about two weeks of being vaccinated, the New York Times reports.

Oakland County is setting aside 5,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID-19 vaccine for residents age 18-24 to help ensure college students get vaccinated and don't spread the virus.

The coronavirus pandemic has created many hurdles for special education teachers looking to provide students the life skills they need to succeed. But now, we’re seeing how some teachers are making it work -- virtually.

Oakland University officials said students living on campus will be required to be fully vaccinated before the start of fall semester.

A proposed new NCAA transfer rule is turning college basketball upside down. There are currently 1,000 players in the transfer portal with more to come. “I predicted 2,000 at beginning of the year,” said Greg Kampe, head coach of Oakland University men’s basketball team. Kampe and his staff are constantly checking the NCAA transfer portal. You’re going to see a new kids every year, and really, you’re gonna have to cheer for your school,” he said.

Jenna Schroeder and Natalie Sago made up two-thirds of the officiating crew that night. She started refereeing when she was 17 to make some extra money, but now it’s her dream job and she’s breaking down barriers. There are currently five full-time women as referees in the NBA and two others who are not on staff during this season. Schroeder said women empowering women and supporting each other is how to break into male-dominated worlds. “I want my daughter to think her mom is strong enough to break barriers and do whatever she has to do,” Schroeder said.

Match Day is the day the National Resident Matching Program releases results to applicants seeking residency and fellowship training position. It takes place on the third Friday of March every year at most of the medical schools in the United States. READ: Newsweek names several Michigan hospitals as best in the country, world in 2021For Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, more than 120 medical students found out Friday where they’ll be doing their residency. “When a little girl says she wants to do something, just believe in her and encourage her,” Aryana Sharrak said. RELATED: Oakland University, Beaumont Health medical affiliation agreement extended for another 20 years

Oakland University announced on Monday, March 8, 2021, that its medical affiliation agreement with Beaumont Health has been extended through 2041. ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – Oakland University announced on Monday (March 8) that its medical affiliation agreement with Beaumont Health has been extended through 2041. With the amended agreement, officials said Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB) students will continue to train at Beaumont Hospitals in Royal Oak, Troy and Grosse Pointe. (Left to right) OUWB medical school students Mallory Peters, Joshua Volin , Rachel Kaltoff, Brett Friedman and Dean Duane Mezwa MD (Oakland University)According to the university, the affiliation agreement started in the mid-2000s after discussion of building a new medical school. In January 2007, OU and Beaumont Health submitted a letter of intent to the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) to start the process of accrediting a new allopathic medical school.

(Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)ROCHESTER, Mich. – Oakland University basketball coach Greg Kampe is the latest prominent figure to call for Michigan high school sports to resume. “I ask that the latest order be reconsidered and high school athletics (be) reinstated immediately,” Kampe wrote. Michigan high school contact sports ban: What Whitmer said about possibility of resumingKampe, 65, has been a constant in the state’s basketball scene for decades. “They lose the year and the benefits of sport -- team building, memories, physical activity, learning how to win and lose,” Kampe wrote. “Please take a step back and remember that radical statements and radical ideas at a time of crisis never turn out well,” Kampe wrote.

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – To help protect its campus from coronavirus, Oakland University is offering a wearable device to students and staff that tracks the wearer’s temperature, heart rate and more. The BioButton, created by BioIntelliSense, will combine vital sign information and screening questions to clear users for regular activities. “OU is joining the battle by looking outside of the box for creative and new problem-solving opportunities,” said Dr. David Stone, with OU. More information on the BioButton can be found here. For a complete overview of the BioButton technology, visit the Grizzlies Protect Grizzlies web section.

ROCHESTER, Mich. – Officials notified the public Wednesday of a sexual assault reported on the campus of Oakland University. According to notice from the Oakland University Police Department, on Wednesday a female student reported that a male non-student sexually assaulted her on the campus at about 5 p.m. on November 13. The man reportedly assaulted the student in his vehicle in the P-5 parking lot on the northwest side of campus, police said. The Oakland County Police Department is asking people to familiarize themselves with what constitutes sexual assault and to “be vigilant in stopping it,” listing the following actionable steps:"Always seek consent. “If you feel your safety is at risk, or need assistance or an escort on campus, please contact the Oakland University Police Department .”More: Local News

DETROIT – Detroit will be one of four regional hosts for the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament. It will be the third time Little Caesars Arena has hosted NCAA Tournament action. The arena hosted first- and second-round games in 2018 and will do the same for the 2021 tournament. The NCAA listed the University of Detroit Mercy and Oakland University as official co-hosts of the region. Click here to view the NCAA’s full announcement of host site selections from 2023 to 2026.

ROCHESTER, Mich. Another tool in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) is coming to Oakland University. Oakland University made the announcement last week. If its not mandatory, then its like, you know, what is it even really achieving, Oakland University student Natalie said. Wha tthe very beginnings of COVID infection look like, said David Stone, Oakland Universitys Chief Research Officer. That strikes us as a really valuable tool in trying to battle the spread of coronavirus, Stone said.

Oakland University will require residents to wear a “BioButton” in residence halls when students return to campus this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. “In order to lower the risk of virus outbreaks on campus a BioButton screening tool is being used. A group of Oakland University students have launched a petition against the policy, citing an intrusion of privacy and data. The university is also advising the BioButton to be worn by faculty, staff, and students who will be on campus regularly. Related: A look at how Oakland University is preparing campus for fall return amid pandemicWhat do you think about this idea?

ROCHESTER, Mich. Oakland University is working to make sure social distancing protocols are in place as students prepare to return to campus in the fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. We went to the Rochester campus to get a tour and closer look at the changes. Watch the full report above. More: Return To School section

The incoming college freshman has a career plan for his life thanks to help from Ceasefire Youth Initiative. The model for Ceasefire Youth Initiative is men stand up, boys sit down, explained the non-profit CEO Reggie Reg Davis. Our program involves men who go into the schools and we mentor young men, he explained. There were five young men between the ages of 13 and 20 that decided to take his life. For more information on Ceasefire Youth Initiative, please visit: http://ceasefiremichigan.org/For more information on Ordinary Clothing, please visit: www.instagram.com/ordinaryclothingbrandMore: Your Neighborhood stories

DETROIT Wayne State and Oakland University will join the likes of Harvard, MIT and the University of Michigan in a fight to keep international students from being deported. The White House said if colleges dont reopen, international students will have to finish their studies online from their home countries. Rather than letting their international students be deported if schools to go a 100 percent online learning model -- they are figuring out how to make courses with the minimum bar of accommodation to keep those students visas safe. Yue Zhuo, an international student from China, left her home country to become an educator at Oakland University. She wouldnt be able to go back to China to continue her work online because of government censorship.

Central Michigan UniversityCentral Michigan University will welcome students back to campus for the Fall 2020 semester. The college will then offer online courses, online and in-person hybrid courses and web-enhanced courses -- which are mainly for health and occupational students and consist primarily of in-person classes with online educational tools. Northern Michigan UniversityNorthern Michigan University will resume in-person classes in the fall one week early beginning August 17. The college says that enrollment for classes is open, but it is unclear if in-person classes will resume in the fall. Western Michigan UniversityWestern Michigan University has not yet announced a plan for the upcoming fall semester.

DETROIT – Thousands took to the streets in Michigan to protest police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week. READ: 3 days of protests in Michigan: Here’s what happenedIt’s one thing to be heard in the form of protest, it’s something else entirely to turn those voices into action, according to Oakland University professor David Dulio and Rev. They are encouraging protesters to not just demand change, but be the change they demand by running for office. The biggest change comes in voting as an informed voter. In Michigan, while a number of offices are billed as nonpartisan, it’s important you do your homework to find out if the person you’re voting for shares your ideals.

Turning protests into actionPublished: June 1, 2020, 4:22 pmThousands took to the streets in Michigan to protest police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.

If it goes off as planned, this will mark the first mission involving astronauts from U.S. soil since 2011. Still, NASA astronaut Bob Behnken has said he and Doug Hurley are “really comfortable” with the risks. So you’re making educated guesses, at best.”It seems there’s just more uncharted territory when it comes to space travel. “The first astronauts really started out as test pilots,” Garfinkle said. But assuming this launch goes well, “It would be great for kids to see a successful, triumphant moment of science,” Fink said.

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. Oakland University is partnering with Macomb County and Michigan State University to track the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) by testing sewage. The county will have automated testing equipment in sewage pump stations, which will be able to sample, test and report back to health officials. The health officials can track and possibly predict future COVID-19 outbreaks. The city of Detroit and Michigan State University have been tracking viruses this way since 2017. There are still some things that need to be put in place, but Macomb County officials said once its up and running the findings will be posted for everyone to see through an online dashboard.

Benched: Oakland University’s Greg Kampe discusses getting creative since the NCAA put in-person recruiting on holdPublished: March 29, 2020, 6:36 pmTwo weeks ago, the NCAA announced a moratorium on all on-campus and off-campus recruiting through April 15th. Oakland University’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach Greg Kampe said that makes it really tough to get players for next season.

DETROIT – Oakland University will join many other Michigan schools in moving classes to an online format during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Oakland University released this info:In-person instruction will be suspended starting at 5 p.m. today and will be replaced by remote learning, effective on Monday, March 16. Remote learning will continue through the end of the semester (April 25). Several Michigan universities have announced similar plans, including University of Michigan, Michigan State, Central Michigan, Michigan Tech and Wayne State universities. One of the two Michigan residents who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus is an inpatient at the University of Michigan Health System.

PONTIAC, Mich. – Parents often say they wish there was a class to help teach parents what to expect when you have a child and now that class exists. As part of that initiative the Pontiac Parent University offers free workshops and classes for any parent who has a child in the Pontiac school district. On Feb. 26, Pontiac Parent University will be hosting a cooking class at Pontiac Middle School, which will focus on nutritional cooking. That class aims to teach parents how to make healthy and tasty meals that a family can enjoy on a budget. Parent University is just one of dozens of things that Oakland University is supporting in the Pontiac community.

Oakland University supports classes to help parents in PontiacPublished: February 12, 2020, 5:45 pmParents often say they wish there was a class to help teach parents what to expect when you have a child and now that class exists.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 6-year-old girl from Macomb Township is wowing people with her rendition of the National Anthem. She started gaining attention when a video of her singing went viral. Olivia Scally, 6, sang the “Star-Spangled Banner” before an Oakland University women’s basketball game against Milwaukee on Saturday. Watch the video above for the full report.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Oakland University added a brand new varsity sport, or esport, making Oakland the first division one school in the state to do it. Gamers will make up the first esports roster to start competing in three sports in the fall of 2020. It’ll cost the university about $100,000 to set the program up and the idea of potential revenue is intriguing. Watch the video above for the full report.

False allegations of an active shooter in Michigan have been posted on social media, according to Detroit police. A University of Michigan student is producing clothing made from an unusual material: plastic waste. READ MOREArts, Beats & Eats lineupThe lineup for the 2019 Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats festival in Royal Oak was revealed on Tuesday. The 22nd annual Arts, Beats & Eats will take place in Downtown Royal Oak on Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 through Sept. 2. Tweets by Local4NewsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Oakland University police said a missing man who may have had access to weapons was taken into custody without incident Tuesday when he was found in Bloomfield Township. Alexander Walker, 25, a former Oakland University student, was last seen Saturday on the university's East Campus. Police said someone saw Walker at a workout facility in the area of Square Lake and Telegraph roads and contacted authorities. "This is a successful conclusion to this event on this campus, OU Police Chief Mark Gordon said. They said he could have had access to weapons and feared he could be a threat to himself or others, police said.

ROCHESTER, Mich. - Oakland University police have located a missing 25-year-old man with possible mental health issues who is currently homeless, was last seen on campus despite being banned and may have access to weapons, according to authorities. Alexander Walker, a former Oakland University student, was last seen Saturday on the university's East Campus. They said he might have access to weapons and could be a threat to himself or others, police said. Walker is currently homeless and doesn't have access to any vehicles, according to authorities. Anyone with information should call Oakland University police at 248-370-3331, police said.

Alexander Walker, a former OU student, was last seen on Oakland Universitys East Campus on Saturday, August 3, 2019. ROCHESTER, Mich. - Oakland University police are searching for a missing 25-year-old man with possible mental health issues who is currently homeless, was last seen on campus despite being banned and may have access to weapons, according to authorities. Alexander Walker, a former Oakland University student, was last seen Saturday on the university's East Campus. They said he might have access to weapons and could be a threat to himself or others, police said. Anyone who sees Walker on campus should not approach him but should call Oakland University police at 248-370-3331, police said.

Oakland University basketball Coach Greg Kelser is saying the same things he's always said at his camps, though he admits he might not be doing everything he used to do. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT – The banner says, "School of Nursing, Oakland University," but it's right in the middle of Detroit at Focus Hope. OU's School of Nursing at Focus Hope has $800,000 in grant money earmarked for full tuition for qualified applicants. "Detroit is one of the leading cities in the United States with third-generation poverty," said Brad Atchison, of Volunteers of America. The nursing school went to where the people are, looking for a few who might qualify and be interested in going to nursing school for free. There are some basic qualifications needed to get to the interview phase of the program.

In the wake of the Orlando nightclub massacre, Oakland University is offering training for an active shooter situation. Local 4’s Paula Tutman reports.