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Oakland University's Early History

  • Introduction
  • Origins
  • The Wilsons' Gift
  • What's in a Name?
  • OU's New Address
  • Planning the Curriculum:
    the Meadow Brook Seminars
  • Staffing and Buildings
  • The First Years
  • Motto and Seal
  • The First Commencement
  • OU's First Lady

 

Oakland University opened its doors in 1959, on a brand new campus carved out of the Meadow Brook Estate, with 2 buildings, 24 faculty and about 570 students.

The story of how a few men built this university from scratch is a unique tale of vision and dedication.

 

Entrance of Oakland University, 1959

Original entrance sign, built by J.A. Freedman, Inc. and dedicated Feb. 10, 1960

 

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All photos courtesy of Oakland University Archives.
Last updated 08/15/2019

 

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