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  2. Oakland University - Wikipedia

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    Oakland University (OU or Oakland) is a public research university [7] in Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, Michigan. [fn 1] Founded in 1957 through a donation of Matilda Dodge Wilson and husband Alfred G. Wilson, it was initially known as Michigan State University-Oakland, operating under the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, [9] before gaining institutional independence from the ...

  3. List of research universities in the United States - Wikipedia

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    [4] The foundation replaced their single classification system with a multiple classification system in their 2005 comprehensive overhaul of the classification framework [4] [5] so that the term "Research I university" was no longer valid, though many universities continued to use it.

  4. Retirement plans in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Retirement plans are classified as either defined benefit plans or defined contribution plans, depending on how benefits are determined.. In a defined benefit (or pension) plan, benefits are calculated using a fixed formula that typically factors in final pay and service with an employer, and payments are made from a trust fund specifically dedicated to the plan.

  5. Pensions in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The benefit of this structure is the mobility of labor between these employers without amending retirement and health benefits. A primary example of the benefit of these plans are the nations' Teamsters Unions whose employment demands necessitate movement across many geographies, maintaining benefits in each region. [23]

  6. Expert explains the 'three-legged stool' of retirement planning

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    With estimates pegging depletion in the early 2030s, future beneficiaries should anticipate a "20 to 25% reduction in benefits across the board," Fichtner said. Read more: 3 surprising facts about ...

  7. NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program - Wikipedia

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    The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP) is a grant awarded annually by the National Science Foundation to approximately 2,000 students pursuing research-based Master's and doctoral degrees in the natural, social, and engineering sciences at US institutions. As of 2024, the fellowship provides an ...

  8. Stipend - Wikipedia

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    A stipend is a regular fixed sum of money paid for services or to defray expenses, such as for scholarship, internship, or apprenticeship. [1] It is often distinct from an income or a salary because it does not necessarily represent payment for work performed; instead it represents a payment that enables somebody to be exempt partly or wholly from waged or salaried employment in order to ...

  9. Category:Oakland University - Wikipedia

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    Oakland University people (3 C, 2 P) Pages in category "Oakland University" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect ...