Oakland University will fully reopen at 5 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, following repairs to its high-temperature hot water (HTHW) pipe system that left more than 20 buildings without heat since Thanksgiving break.

Oakland University finally has heat, after being without it since Thanksgiving break.

Students at Oakland University are facing an extended heat outage after a third leak was discovered in the hot water system.

Oakland University’s high-temperature hot water pipe repair project is on schedule for completion by Thursday, Dec. 11. However, a widespread heating outage affecting 21 campus buildings continues to disrupt end-of-semester activities and finals week.

A widespread heating outage affecting 21 buildings at Oakland University has disrupted end-of-semester activities and forced significant changes to finals week, prompting the university to reimburse students whose on-campus housing is being impacted.

Oakland University canceled classes last week to repair a high-temperature hot water pipe system, but a new leak discovered during repairs has left 21 campus buildings without heat as students prepare for finals.

Oakland University’s campus is set to close for over a week for emergency repairs.

The House is preparing to vote Wednesday on a bill to end the 43-day-long government shutdown.

Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May said the team is improving after its 121-78 victory over Oakland University, but it is preparing for the physical play of Wake Forest, which will be played inside Little Caesars Arena.

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You can watch the Michigan high school volleyball Catholic League finals live from Oakland University right here on Local 4+.

Flood watches and flash flood warnings have popped up in parts Southeast Michigan following overnight storms.

John Green, renowned author of bestselling young adult novels, will speak at Oakland University on September 25 as part of a lecture series.

Hundreds of supporters gathered to honor the life of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at a vigil held at Oakland University.

A 49-year-old man who went missing in Detroit has been found safe.

The stained glass windows that were vandalized at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester Hills have been restored.

Mount Clemens is redeveloping the downtown district, and it includes moving city hall and the fire station from the waterfront along the Clinton River to a new location.

Students attending Oakland University in the fall will be paying more for housing and tuition thanks to a budget approval by the trustees.

The tuition rate for in-state undergraduate students is increasing by 4.5%.

Officials said the bomb threat at Beaumont Troy was not credible, as the hospital remains open.

The Oakland University Police Department has been informed that a bomb threat has been reported at Beaumont Health in Troy.

A world-renowned conservationist is visiting metro Detroit and other U.S. cities for a one-month tour to bring to light efforts to save the world’s fastest land animal.

The suspect accused of vandalizing Meadow Brook Hall at Oakland University has been arrested.

Oakland University athletic director Steve Waterfield presented Keisha Newell with a Golden Grizzlies jersey to a round of applause, a ceremonial gesture the likes of which the OU Credit Union O’rena hadn’t seen in more than a decade before Friday morning.

Greg Kampe, the head coach of Oakland University’s men’s basketball team, recently joined me on Sports Final Edition to discuss the 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket.

Police at Oakland University are looking for the suspect accused of vandalizing Meadow Brook Hall.

Oakland University police are seeking information regarding the identity of an individual they believe was involved with vandalizing Meadow Brook Hall.

The closure will begin at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and end at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24.

After the frenzy of the last few months, there’s no doubt we’re all a bit burned out from politics.

Oakland University police are investigating an attempted robbery that happened early Wednesday morning.

Oakland University held a watch party Tuesday for the vice presidential debate.

You can watch our town hall on misinformation, social media, and trust in politics right now as we stream live from Oakland University.

We’ve never experienced an election season like the one we’re marching through right now, and wow -- it can be exhausting.

Students at Oakland University gathered on campus Tuesday for a presidential debate watch party.

Oakland University and the American Association of University Professors have tentatively agreed to resume classes.

The clock is ticking on a strike deadline at Oakland University.

The university professor's union considering contract put on the table by Oakland University.

Officials are considering five different options in the reconstruction of Adams Road near Oakland University in Rochester Hills.

Local 4 was sent a mini-Eiffel Tower, which has brought some Paris to Indianapolis, where some Oakland University swimmers will get to see that replica in person.

The Spartans and the Golden Grizzlies have advanced into the second round of the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

A retired Oakland University professor has become an honorary member of the men's basketball team.

The Spartans and the Golden Grizzlies have advanced into the second round of the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

The No. 14-ranked Oakland Golden Grizzlies get their first win ever in the round of 64 after pulling off the ultimate upset by taking down the No. 3-ranked Kentucky Wildcats 80-76 to advance to the round of 32.

Two Michigan schools will represent the state in the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

Two Michigan schools will represent the state in the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

Oakland University men's basketball is on the verge of an extraordinary run. With just two more wins, they're on the brink of punching a ticket to the big dance.

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.