ROCHESTER, Mich. – Oakland University Athletics has announced a partnership with Detroit Bold Coffee Co. beginning this year.
 
"Passion. Innovation. Drive. Connections.  These are a few attributes we look for in partners with Oakland University Athletics," Deputy Director of Athletics Padraic McMeel said. "Detroit Bold shares these values as well as so many more. Their love for metro Detroit, employees with connections to Oakland University and their desire to share their story with this area made Detroit Bold a great fit with Oakland Athletics, not to mention great coffee! We are excited to be partnering with Detroit Bold and believe together, we can share the stories of two great entities – Detroit Bold and Oakland University Athletics!"
 
Detroit Bold coffee will be sold during home events throughout the season.
 
"Detroit Bold is thrilled to join with the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies to provide the best coffee anywhere," said Chief Bean Officer A.J. O'Neil. "Students, faculty and visitors all will need great coffee to wake them up, keep them up and help them get their tasks completed. That's why Detroit Bold coffee and Oakland University will make a great team!"
 
Former student-athlete Aaron Helander was a member of the men's swimming and diving team from 2013-17 and now serves as a Chief Bean Officer for Detroit Bold.
 
"I am super excited for Detroit Bold to be a sponsor of Oakland University Athletics because this combines two of the biggest parts of my life." Helander said. "Oakland Athletics and Detroit Bold are both committed to excellence and I am looking forward to see how our partnership grows, not to mention enjoying a cup of D-Bold at the athletic events."
 
To learn more about Detroit Bold, visit their website at www.detroitboldcoffee.com.
 
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