Oakland University

Oakland University
Former name	Michigan State University-Oakland (1957–1963)
Motto	Seguir virtute e canoscenza (Italian) from Dante's Inferno
Motto in English	"Seek virtue and knowledge"
Type	Public research university
Established	1957
Accreditation	HLC
Academic affiliations	CUMU; Space-grant;
Endowment	$148.8 million (2024)
President	Ora Pescovitz
Students	20,012 (Fall 2016)
Undergraduates	16,568 (Fall 2016)
Postgraduates	3,444 (Fall 2016)
Location	Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States
Campus	Large suburb, 1,443 acres (5.84 km2)
Other campuses	Mount Clemens; Royal Oak;
Newspaper	The Oakland Post
Colors	Black and gold;
Nickname	Golden Grizzlies
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division I – Horizon League
Mascot	Grizz
Website	www.oakland.edu

Oakland University (OU or Oakland) is a public research university^[7] in Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, Michigan.^{[fn 1]} Founded in 1957 through a donation of Matilda Dodge Wilson and husband Alfred G. Wilson, it was initially known as Michigan State University-Oakland, operating under the Michigan State University Board of Trustees,^[9] before gaining institutional independence from the board in 1970.

Oakland University is one of the eight research universities in the State of Michigan and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity."^[10] The university offers 132 bachelor's degree programs and 138 professional graduate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree programs, including those offered by the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. It had a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students in 2016.

The university's site comprises the Main Campus, Meadow Brook Estate, and two nationally ranked golf courses spread across 1,443 acres (5.84 km2). Meadow Brook Hall, a U.S. National Historic Landmark and the fourth-largest historic house museum in the United States, is located on the site.

Previously known as the Pioneers, Oakland's athletic teams were renamed the Golden Grizzlies in 1998. They compete in the NCAA Division I Horizon League.

^ "OU Motto, Seal and Logo". OU-Main-Page.
^ As of 30 June 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
^ "Ora Hirsch Pescovitz – Biography – Office of the President – Oakland University". oakland.edu. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
^ "Fall Headcount & FYES 1959–2013 – Office of Institutional Research and Assessment – Oakland University". oakland.edu. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
^ ^a ^b "10-Year Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment Fall 2004 – Fall 2013" (PDF). oakland.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 June 2010. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
^ "Logo and Colors – University Communications and Marketing – Oakland University". Archived from the original on 11 July 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
^ "Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education". Indiana University. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
^ "Location and Map". Oakland University. Retrieved 2 July 2023. The [...] campus actually extends into two cities, Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills,[...] Oakland University 201 Meadow Brook Rd. Rochester, MI 48309-4401
^ "Oakland University". Archived from the original on 19 October 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
^ "Carnegie Classifications | Institution Profile". Classifications.carnegiefoundation.org. Retrieved 19 April 2012.

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[1] "OU Motto, Seal and Logo". OU-Main-Page.

[2] As of 30 June 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021.

[Ora_Hirsch_Pescovitz-3] "Ora Hirsch Pescovitz – Biography – Office of the President – Oakland University". oakland.edu. Retrieved 1 July 2017.

[Fall_Headcount-4] "Fall Headcount & FYES 1959–2013 – Office of Institutional Research and Assessment – Oakland University". oakland.edu. Retrieved 7 November 2013.

[Undergraduate_and_Graduate_Enrollment_Fall_2013-5] "10-Year Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment Fall 2004 – Fall 2013" (PDF). oakland.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 June 2010. Retrieved 7 November 2013.

[6] "Logo and Colors – University Communications and Marketing – Oakland University". Archived from the original on 11 July 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2015.

[Carnegie_Classifications_of_Institutions_of_Higher_Education-7] "Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education". Indiana University. Retrieved 10 September 2019.

[8] "Location and Map". Oakland University. Retrieved 2 July 2023. The [...] campus actually extends into two cities, Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills,[...] Oakland University 201 Meadow Brook Rd. Rochester, MI 48309-4401

[10] "Oakland University". Archived from the original on 19 October 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2015.

[11] "Carnegie Classifications | Institution Profile". Classifications.carnegiefoundation.org. Retrieved 19 April 2012.

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