A stream rushes behind Hillcrest Hall on Oakland University’s Campus. Photo Courtesy of Rhiannon Galloway. Centers and student-led organizations are presently working to preserve and better the biological preserves and the general environment on campus. These preserves serve a vital role as living laboratories for teaching and learning for students, professors, and professionals alike. Sustainability has been a priority of Oakland University since the late 1970s, beginning wi

Students at Oakland University have access to a plethora of environmentally based resources, such as the on-campus bio-preserve, hiking trails kept neat by a select team of students, and lush gardens maintained by staff and students. These resources are useful to students, as they provide a way to take a step away from what can be an overwhelming environment and into a calmer state of mind. For others, it means more than just entering a better state of mind; Environmental Sci

One of the tables provided at the mental health fair encourages students to reflect, take resources, and engage in conversations about well-being on campus. (Photo courtesy of Max Ketterman). Stress and college are an unfortunate pair that is a part of all college students' lives. Some people do not know how to cope with the stress and are not aware of the resources on a college campus. But this mental health fair is a great start to bettering your mental health. I attended

As academic pressure, social comparison and personal transitions intensify during college, mental health support has become an essential resource for students at Oakland University. Nearly 60% of college students reported experiencing overwhelming anxiety in the past year, according to the American College Health Association. Students often face challenges related to identity, self-esteem and belonging while balancing coursework, finances and relationships. These pressures ca

Members of Mission Kindness pose in front of the giveaway table in the Oakland Center at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, Thursday, March 19, 2026. This marks the second Mental Health Fair held at Oakland University. (Photo courtesy of Lori Zieman.) Mental health advocacy is on the rise with Oakland University students. On March 19th, 2026 Mission Kindness at Oakland University hosted a Mental Health Fair to spread awareness to the cause on campus. Mission Kindness is