Oakland University Alumni Magazine, Fall 2025

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Taking Flight: From coursework to copters, Carolyn Jordan elevates her mechanical engineering skills with the National Guard and beyond; In the Gold Seat: Meet Mackenzie Reese Nichols, biology graduate and Leader Dogs for the Blind volunteer, in this recurring Q&A that reveals an alum’s favorite campus memories; Class Notes; Dancing Into the Lions Den: Ernesto Duran-Gutierrez finds success through his childhood passions; News: Find out what’s new around Oakland University’s campus; Art Through Anatomy: Looking at the world through two lenses, Thy Hoang simultaneously pioneers art through science; OU Moment: Opened in 1964, the Meadow Brook Amphitheatre solidified OU as a cultural hub; Spring '25 Recap; Alumni Voices; Taking Flight: From coursework to copters, Carolyn Jordan elevates her mechanical engineering skills with the National Guard and beyond; Bring a Love of Language to Life: Little did Kevin Edgell, CAS ’20, know that a high school course would ignite a love of language that would shape his career path; Launching to Success: Metro Detroit native Noah Edwards, SBA ’06, learned discipline and dedication growing up in a military family; Everlasting Impact: IMPACT Through his giving spirit and grit, Mitch Shaver leaves a legacy that lifts others; To Connect and To Serve: Determined to pursue law enforcement since middle school, Kendell Jefferson, CAS ’18, never looked back; More Than Skin Deep: OUWB medical graduates create a community ripple effect as they provide skincare for underserved populations; Residing Resilience: An unwavering whisper to return to her studies echoed every day for Amiesha Williams, CAS ’23; Centered in Community: Filmmaking Workshop: Each summer, Meadow Brook Elementary students make their film debut with a glance into professional production from Oakland University; Advocates For the Unheard: Forensic Nursing; Academic Spotlight.