The Impact of Philanthropy

“The aspiring will rise.”

Those inspirational words from our founder, Matilda Dodge Wilson, are a guiding force behind all we do at Oakland University. Philanthropic commitments to OU are an investment in our campus with impact reaching the community and beyond. Acts of philanthropy transform Oakland University and, in turn, better the lives of students who come here every day to reach their goals.

Philanthropic partnerships enhance our power to do good. Your generous spirit is inspirational and we are grateful to have you as colleagues, advocates, and partners. Your support ignites transformation at Oakland University, unlocking the talents of our students, elevating our faculty, creating opportunities for world-class research, enhancing the community that we call home and changing lives for the better.

Your philanthropic commitment ensures that Oakland University will transform the lives of generations to come as a place where the aspiring will rise.