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May 31

In the spotlight: Lloyd Young

Lloyd Young has been appointed dean of Wayne State University’s Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, effective Aug. 17. Young, 64, replaces Beverly Schmoll, who became dean of ...

GM boom years full of big-time success

The director of the Walter P. Reuther Library, Mike Smith, is quoted in an article about the rise and decline of General Motors Corp. "If you lived in Michigan in the 20th century, you were persona...

May 30

Wayne State Wednesday Farmers Market

The station ran reports several times Saturday about Wayne State’s Farmers Market, scheduled for Wednesdays beginning this week and continuing through October 28. Professor Kami Pothukuchi, who coo...

May 29

Michigan university partnership hires director

The University Research Corridor, an alliance of Wayne State, Michigan State and the University of Michigan, has named its first executive director, marking an important step forward for the missio...

Life sciences industry offers 'limitless potential' for Michigan, universities argue

A report released by the Anderson Economic Group attributes tremendous growth in Michigan’s life sciences industry to the University Research Corridor, which includes Wayne State. Michigan's three ...

Autoworkers swallow a bitter pill

Mike Smith, director of WSU’s Walter P. Reuther Library, comments in a story about the changing landscape of the U.S. auto industry and its role in catapulting workers into the middle class.

May 28

WSU hires new dean of pharmacy college

An item in the Wayne County Briefs column notes that Wayne State University announced Wednesday the hiring of a new dean for the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Lloyd Youn...

May 27

Michigan university partnership hires director

The University Research Corridor, an alliance of Wayne State, Michigan State and the University of Michigan, named its first executive director today, marking an important step forward for the miss...

Michigan Becoming National Life Sciences Leader Despite Downturn

A report released last week by the Anderson Economic Group LLC attributes tremendous growth in Michigan’s life sciences industry to the University Research Corridor, which includes Wayne State. Mo...

May 26

Lt. Gov. Cherry leading group to streamline state government

An article mentions that professors from Wayne State University, University of Michigan and Michigan State University are helping Michigan Lt. Gov. John Cherry’s work group, which is looking at way...

Hero dies after rescuing boy in Detroit

Several news outlets carried a story about Wayne State University Police officers responding to a call Sunday about a situation where a man drowned trying to save the life of a child. Garrett Towns...

Ann Arbor and Warren: A tale of two economies

A story comparing Warren’s economy to Ann Arbor mentions that Wayne State is building an advanced technology education center at Warren’s Macomb Community College.

Dean of Wayne State’s medical school takes indefinite leave

Dr. Robert Mentzer, Wayne State University’s School of Medicine dean, announced last week he is taking an indefinite leave of absence to help take care of his sick mother-in-law in Germany. Vice De...

TechTown looks to leverage new funding, expertise into 400-500 start-ups

TechTown, which currently is home to 90 start-ups, will tap into funding from the New Economy Initiative and the Kauffman Foundation to conduct a rapid expansion of its campus to oversee between 40...

May 25

Brown Bomber jackets awarded for community youth involvement

Arthur Johnson, retired senior vice president of university relations, is among the 2009 recipients of Brown Bomber jackets, given annually by the Joe Louis Memorial Room at Cobo Center

May 24

Dad’s brunch helps to keep jazz alive

Schoolcraft College’s annual Father’s Day Brunch, which features performances from Michigan jazz musicians, will include several representatives from Wayne State including Dennis Tini, distinguishe...

Cuban's battle with SEC heating up

Law Professor Peter Henning comments in an article about an insider trading suit filed against billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Why consolidating city and county governments isn’t a silver bullet for waste

Jered Carr, professor of public administration at Wayne State, comments in a story about the proposed consolidation of Las Vegas and Clark Counties in Nevada. “Given all the studies, I’m very skept...

May 23

Detroit's Workers Row House site of future museum

Thomas Killion, assistant professor of anthropological archaeology at Wayne State, and his students, are working with the Greater Corktown Development Corporation in the creation of a museum highli...

May 22

Wayne State University extends deadline for aid plan

Wayne State University has extended for two months the eligibility deadline for a temporary financial aid package designed to help students especially impacted from the down economy. The plan, anno...

Water at Belle Isle beach being tested

Wayne State University researchers will be testing the waters at Belle Isle this summer and sharing the results at the Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice's Web site.

To lose weight, turbocharge your metabolism

An article listing metabolism boosting tips mentions a study on weight training by Wayne State University researchers.

Mayor Bing says he’s working to get Cobo Center expansion deal done

Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano referred to Wayne State University’s TechTown at Michigan Chronicle’s Pancakes and Politics forum Thursday as an avenue for advancing entrepreneurs in the region.

Business leaders: Who's doing what in Oakland County

A brief mentions that Karen L. Tonso, associate professor of education foundations in the College of Education will receive the 2009 Women in Engineering ProActive Network Betty Vetter Award for Re...

Wayne State's med school dean steps aside

Dr. Robert Mentzer, Jr., dean of Wayne State University’s School of Medicine, stepped aside from his job citing personal reasons. In his letter, Mentzer requested the university “appoint someone to...

May 21

Down syndrome's extra chromosome may hold hope for those fighting cancer

New research from Children’s Hospital in Boston reveals that the extra chromosome that people with Down syndrome carry also serves as a preventative against tumors. Dr. Gerald Feldman, Wayne State ...

Diversification fires up jobs for tile artist

A feature story focuses on professional artisan, business owner and Wayne State University professor Rick Pruckler and his tips for artisans surviving in today’s tough economic times. "You have to ...

Detroit farming interest grows

Robin Boyle, chair of the urban planning department at Wayne State University, is quoted in a story about a proposal to use large portions of Detroit's vacant land for urban agriculture. Boyle says...

WSU extends student financial aid offer

Wayne State extended the deadline for additional financial aid for struggling students from April 30 to June 30 and is offering a one-time doubling of financial aid to qualified full-time freshmen,...

May 20

Right time, right place

A feature story describes the work displayed in the exhibit Time and Place: Art of Detroit's Cass Corridor from the Wayne State University Collection, on view now through June 26 at WSU's Elaine L....

Community outlined in chalk very much alive

A Metro Times blog mentions that there will be an event, called “Chalk on the Avenue”, that will be held in River Rouge on June 5th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will showcase chalk artists and w...

GM warns: Bid to restructure may fail

Randy Pashke, chair of Wayne State’s accounting department, comments in a story regarding the restructuring efforts for General Motors Corp.

May 19

Holland & Knight sued over Ponzi scheme

Wayne State Professor of Law Peter Henning comments on a story involving a lawsuit filed by investors on former Florida fund manager Arthur Nadel.

Seniors Count!

Thomas Jankowski, IOG deputy director for research, talked about the launch of the Seniors Count! project designed to accurately determine the number and condition of the older adults moving throug...

May 18

Project to spend two years analyzing seniors

The WSU Institute of Gerontology, in cooperation with Adult Well-Being Services, has launched a two-year study of senior citizens in Southeast Michigan. The goal is to better customize services for...

Weird science! Wayne State professor behind hit show

Cynthia Bir, Wayne State biomedical engineering professor and lead scientist on Fox Sports’ award-winning Sports Science TV series, discusses some of the more unusual segments done on the show. Sev...

May 17

Lichtenberg and Washington discuss health disparities with Fox 2's Deana Centofanti

Wayne State University’s Institute of Gerontology (IOG) director Peter Lichtenberg and associate professor Olivia Washington appeared to discuss health disparities in older African Americans and pr...

Former polio hospital patients, staff, sought for reunion

Botsford Commons Senior Community in Farmington will donate its early photographic collection of the former Michigan Hospital School, Michigan Convalescent Home and the Sister Kenny Polio Hospital ...

Editorial: It’s launch time for bright ideas

In an editorial, Crain’s lauds a new program to promote entrepreneurism in Southeast Michigan. Sponsored by the New Economy Initiative for Southeastern Michigan and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Founda...

Twitter takes flight with lawmakers

Matt Seeger, chair of the Communication Department, comments in this article about use of Twitter and Facebook by politicians to reach their constituents. "These new technologies are all about spee...

May 15

At this stage

A brief in the entertainment column mentions that Friday’s performance was the wrap-up for the play “All My Sons” at Wayne State’s Hilberry Theater.

Early Indications on State Use of Education Stimulus Funds

Most states that have already decided how to allocate the education funds they're receiving from the federal stimulus package are directing the bulk of the money to elementary and secondary educati...

'They persevere,' says author Bonnie Jo Campbell of her 'American Salvage' characters

A review of a collection of short stories titled American Salvage by Bonnie Jo Campbell notes that the book is published by Wayne State University Press as part of the Made in Michigan Writers Series.

Proposed underground garage for downtown Ann Arbor could violate state pollution laws, environmental law group says

Noah Hall, WSU law professor and executive director of the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center has sent a letter to Ann Arbor city officials notifying them that a planned underground parking struc...

May 14

Author of 'Living Without God' interviewed

Ron Aronson, distinguished professor of history, was interviewed on the station’s “Radioactivity” show regarding his new book Living Without God.

The National Summit posts agenda

The National Summit, a June 15-17 town hall event in Detroit, has publically announced speakers and panel discussion participants. Wayne State President Jay Noren is listed. The purpose of the summ...

May 13

DREAM's hope

Law professor Jonathan Weinberg comments in a story about the federal Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act. The DREAM Act would provide conditional legal status to undocum...

Law firm launches suit against energy drink companies

A Wayne State University study on the effects of energy drinks is mentioned in a story about a potential class action lawsuit proposal involving Red Bull and other such companies.

WSU doctor awarded $2.6 million from NIH

A brief mentions that the National Institutes of Health has awarded $2.6 million to Dr. Xiaoming Li of the Wayne State University School of Medicine who will study and train Chinese prostitutes to ...

MSU to offer education, music extension classes in Detroit

Wayne State's dean of the College of Education, Paula Wood, comments about Michigan State University’s plan to establish Colleges of Education and Music extension centers in midtown Detroit. Wood ...

May 12

Archeological efforts at Worker's Row House in Corktown honored

The Wayne State Anthropology Department and the Greater Corktown Development Corp. have won the 2009 Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation for their work on the archeological dig at the Corkto...

Art & the inner city: Gallery highlights Cass Corridor artists movement

An art exhibition featuring works of Cass Corridor artists from the early 1970’s is at Wayne State’s Elaine L. Jacob Gallery. "Time and Place: Art of Detroit's Cass Corridor from the Wayne State Un...

May 11

Sport Science, featuring Wayne State's Cynthia Bir, wins two sports Emmys

Sport Science, the television series featuring Cynthia Bir, associate professor of biomedical engineering, won two Sports Emmys late last month. The Sport Science team took home awards for Outstand...

Pension fund faces tough road with YRC

Professor Michael Belzer of the Economics Department comments in a story about the diminishing pension fund of YRC Worldwide Inc.

Union head returns some of $1.2M pay

Marick Masters, director of WSU’s Douglas A. Fraser Center for Workplace Issues and Labor@Wayne, comments in a story about a pay controversy involving International Longshoremen's Association Presi...

May 10

'Law & Order''s S. Epatha Merkerson comes home to Wayne State University

In a column about the accomplishments of actress S. Epatha Merkerson, publisher Mary Kramer notes that Merkerson is a Wayne State theatre alumna and that she received an honorary doctoral degree fr...

Closed dealerships likely to blight suburbs

Urban planning professor Robin Boyle discusses the future use of vacated car dealerships.

Try these tips for a quieter meal out

Wayne State interior design lecturer Kerry Gluckman discusses ways to enjoy a quieter night out at a busy restaurant.

WSU-DMC practice plan transfer talks come apart

According to sources familiar with the negotiations, two-month-long talks have broken down to transfer 10 faculty practice plans from Wayne State University School of Medicine to Detroit Medical Ce...

Family in the balance: Firms reduce obstacles, but having kids still affects lawyers' earnings

Law Professor Lawrence Mann comments in a story about the “mommy penalty” that affects many women practicing law.

May 9

TechTown takes off: High-tech startups flourish at Wayne State site

A feature story highlights the recent growth of TechTown, Wayne State University’s business and technology park. The business incubator, launched by Wayne State in 2004, can't set up space quickly ...

Backlash: Women bullying women at work

An article about bullying in the workplace mentions the research of Wayne State University professor Loraleigh Keashly.

May 8

Wayne State softball coach has fun

A profile story features Wayne State University Head Softball Coach Gary Bryce. Bryce, 68, earned his 900th career victory earlier this season and has led Wayne State to 15 NCAA Tournament appearan...

NetEase interviews TechTown

Reporter’s from NetEase, China’s leading interactive online and wireless community, visited the campus last month and talked with TechTown officials regarding Detroit economic issues. Below are Web...

Business leaders: Who's doing what in Oakland County

Jacquelin Washington is this year's honorary inductee into the David Mackenzie Honor Society at Wayne State. She is a past member of the WSU Board of Governors. Honorees are chosen for their contri...

Groups press to see report on lake level

Law professor Noah Hall comments in a story about a recent study by the International Joint Commission analyzing reasons for significant water loss from Lakes Michigan and Huron.

Metro siblings take fast track through WSU

A feature story focuses on three Sterling Heights siblings who graduated together from the WSU School of Business Administration this morning. Royce Mathew, 20, will complete requirements for his M...

The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer at WSU commencements

A local camera crew working for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer attended May 8 morning commencement ceremonies to film two WSU engineering graduates who will be among students around the country who m...

May 7

WSU Graduation Ceremonies

WSU Graduation Ceremonies The station ran a clip on the Thursday early evening news of that afternoon’s commencement ceremonies at Wayne State. The anchor desk mentioned that the university is ha...

Detroit's Hilberry Theatre will stage Fantasticks, Midsummer, Good and More in 2009-10

An article lists the Hilberry Theatre’s 2009/2010 schedule.

Price of GM stock too high

Randy Paschke, chair of Wayne State’s accounting department, comments in an article about the high price of GM stock.

Local artists choose their favorite Leonard Cohen lyrics

English professor M.L. Liebler shares his favorite lyrics by Leonard Cohen.

Franklin Wind Energy Group adds 12 jobs, plans to hire more

A profile of Franklin Wind Energy Group mentions that the company recently installed the first wind energy turbine in Detroit on top of Wayne State’s Engineering Technology Building.

Wayne State University education professor to receive award

On July 19, Wayne State University associate professor Karen Tonso will receive the 2009 Women in Engineering ProActive Network Betty Vetter Award for Research. Award recipients are selected for t...

Why I love Detroit: 13 stories

A profile piece asking 13 Detroiters why they love the city features Wayne State University project manager Barb House. A photo of House accompanies the story.

Wayne State hosts MovingMedia Student Film Festival May 22-24, 2009; Accepting student entries until Friday, May 8

Wayne State University will host the MovingMedia Student Film Festival May 22-24. The festival showcases the work of Wayne State students, and, for the first time, invites entries from peer institu...

WSU opens $28M Engineering Center to support education, innovations

Wayne State University opened the $28 million Marvin I. Danto Engineering Development Center last week. The new facility will couple traditional university research opportunities with an opportunit...

May 6

Remaking Motor City

A photo slideshow highlights some of the revitalization efforts produced by Wayne State University throughout Detroit’s Midtown area. James Sears, associate vice president for facilities planning...

WSU to host 4 graduation ceremonies

Wayne State University has cut its general commencement into four parts this year to shorten each ceremony, ease parking and allow time to recognize each graduate by name. The ceremonies are to be ...

May 5

Kendra Law Firm helps grow TechTown start-ups, plans to hire

The Kendra Law Firm in Wayne State’s TechTown is profiled briefly. The firm employs three people, including a paralegal who is a WSU law student. Gary Kendra, president and founder, plans to hire ...

Wayne State building serves as pilot for first Franklin wind turbine

Wayne State installed Detroit's first wind turbine last week. Located atop the new Engineering Technology Building, it will be used to power the computer lab in the building. Caisheng Wang, directo...

In navigating flu risk, when is it time to close schools?

Matt Seeger, chair of the Communication Department and a crisis communications expert, comments on the decision of many superintendents to close area schools. "You can't wait for two weeks," he sai...

In setting value, marketing wizards arrive at $5

Professor Hugh Cannon in the School of Business Administration comments in an article that explores why $5 deals are the latest trend for fast food outlets and even merchandisers. He points out tha...

WSU opens $28M Engineering Center to support education, innovations

Wayne State University opened the $28 million Marvin I. Danto Engineering Development Center last week. The new facility will couple traditional university research opportunities with an opportunit...

May 4

Local Fests: Adapt or Die

Although the Detroit Festival of the Arts has been cancelled for this year, Wayne State and the University Cultural Center Association will host a new summer event series called Midsummer Nights in...

A University in Detroit Pins New Hopes on Old Buildings

A feature story details Wayne State’s part in reviving Detroit’s Midtown area. "There is a real passion and commitment to revitalizing Detroit," President Jay Noren pointed out. The article credits...

May 3

Dr. Suzanne White discusses swine flu

Dr. Suzanne White, chair of the Emergency Medicine Department, was interviewed on Detroit Public TV’s “Am I Right or Am I Right” discussion show last Friday evening regarding swine flu concerns. Th...

Turnout for Detroit mayoral race likely to be low

Law professor John Mogk comments about the challenges ahead for the future mayor of Detroit.

Nonprofit lets uninsured folks maintain fitness

Lucia Zamorano, clinical professor of neurological surgery, will serve as a medical adviser to You're Up, a nonprofit that provides physical therapy and personal fitness training to the uninsured.

Week on the web

A brief mentions that Wayne State has officially opened its $28 million Marvin I. Danto Engineering Development Center.

'Hyperlocal' news sites sprout as papers close

Ben Burns, director of the journalism program here, was awarded a $25,000 grant from J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism to help launch his local news site GrossePointeToday.com. The si...

President Finesses Labor Agenda

Marick Masters, business professor and director of Labor@Wayne, comments in a story about President Obama’s relationship with organized labor.

May 2

Mount Pleasant, Bay City projects win historic preservation awards

The Wayne State University Department of Anthropology and the Greater Corktown Development Corp. have won a 2009 Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation for the Worker’s Row House Archaeological...

May 1

Society Confidential

Travelin’ Man: On the Road with Bob Seger, a book by Gary Graff, is published by Wayne State University Press.

National Endowment for the Arts grants $1.3M to Mich. Nonprofits

The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded $50,000 to the Sphinx Organization to support its Preparatory Music Institute, a program it runs in conjunction with Wayne State University.

Galleries and Museums

The Undergraduate Art Exhibition at Wayne State’s Community Arts Gallery is mentioned in a listing of exhibits in the Detroit area. Additional information is given along with a contact number.

Getting noticed: People in the News

Renowned economics professor Jeffrey Sachs of Columbia University will be among five people receiving Peacemaker awards from WSU’s Center for Peace and Conflict Studies on May 14. Names of the othe...