Chapter 5: Looking Forward - A Call to Stewardship

Oakland University’s future is a shared responsibility. The Campus Plan 2035 invites all members of the OU community to participate in shaping a campus that reflects our collective values. It is a vision rooted in hope, guided by purpose, and sustained by partnership.

This plan reminds us that a campus is not just a collection of buildings;it is a living, breathing ecosystem that supports the aspirations of generations. The choices we make today will echo in the classrooms, laboratories, and pathways of tomorrow.

As we move forward, we do so with confidence: that Oakland University will continue to be a place where knowledge flourishes, where innovation meets integrity, and where the natural beauty of our environment mirrors the promise of our people.