From War to Poverty, to a Stable Life
By Vedad Jazic Editor: Katie Williams In his home office hangs a diploma from Oakland University, next to a Shinola
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First-Generation College Student and an Immigrant
By Lauren Champagne Editor Katie Williams Maria Pappas is a first-generation college student who graduated from Oakland University in 2011.
Approaching Life as a Role-Playing Game
By Renata L. Capelj Editor: Katie Williams Renato Leonard Capelj is a 24-year-old Oakland University graduate. Currently, he is a
One Hundred Percent Egyptian
By Stephen Johnson Mina Girgis, a recent Bachelor of Science in Biology graduate, shared the story of his Egyptian heritage
Louisiana Accent Away From Home
By Paige Webb Allison Webb is a fourth-grade elementary school teacher. She has been teaching for a total of 18
Learning the “Immigrant Way”
By Isabella Lucci A first generation American, Sonia Lucci has made quite the career and family for herself. She graduated
Family in Suburban Michigan
By Hadeel Al-Daoud Natalie Safadi, a former Oakland University student who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and
Waiting for Kidney Health
By Trevor Tyle This story was previously published in the Oakland Post on Sept. 18, 2019. OU alum hopes for
Expedition in Engineering
For a writing class, Giuliano Romano interviews alum Rani Karana. Read on about robots, internships, and learning from mistakes. I
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