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June 30

More charges in Madoff scandal?

Law professor Peter Henning comments in a New York Times blog post about an AP report that authorities are pursuing charges against 10 more people in the Madoff scandal.

Dr. Jesse Vivian on Detroit Today

In a “Detroit Today” segment about drug control and recent FDA raids and violations involving generic drug manufacturer Caraco, Dr. Jesse Vivian, professor of pharmacy at Wayne State University, sa...

Wayne State adds to retail mix with new salad shop

With the soon-to-open restaurant Salad 101, the commercial spaces in Wayne State University’s Atkinson Hall are now completely occupied. WSU’s associate vice-president of business and auxiliary ope...

June 29

Universities blind to Michigan’s misery

An editorial in today’s Free Press is critical of annual increases in tuition by Michigan’s public universities “at a time of unprecedented financial hardship throughout the state.” Recently announ...

Conyers took cash and jewelry, ex-aide says

Peter Henning of the Law School is quoted in a story about the legal difficulties of Detroit City Councilwoman Monica Conyers. Federal prosecutors have indicated that at Conyers’ sentencing hearing...

June 28

Leadership Detroit asks alumni to help tackle issues

Casandra Ulbrich, director of corporate and foundation relations at WSU, is mentioned as one of those who will lead discussions at Leadership Detroit’s upcoming 30th anniversary event. The program ...

Honors College Dean Jerry Herron on WWJ-AM

Jerry Herron, dean of the Irvin D. Reid Honors College and an expert on American culture, was interviewed about the popularity of the late singer-entertainer Michael Jackson. Segments from the inte...

John Conyers mum about wife’s legal woes

Wayne State professors Lyke Thompson and Peter Henning are quoted in an AP story about Monica Conyers and whether her legal troubles will affect the career of her husband, Congressman John Conyers....

Why don’t colleges cut costs?

Wayne State and other universities are mentioned in an article that focuses on whether public higher education institutions are doing enough to control costs and hold down tuition increases. The wr...

June 26

The WSU Law School will welcome John A. Powell as the Damon J. Keith Distinguished Visiting Professor this fall. “Professor Powell is an internationally recognized authority on civil rights and civil liberties,” said Dean Robert M. Ackerman. Additional i

The WSU Law School will welcome John A. Powell as the Damon J. Keith Distinguished Visiting Professor this fall. “Professor Powell is an internationally recognized authority on civil rights and civ...

Find a Farmers' Market in metro Detroit

A listing of local farmers markets includes Wayne State University’s Wednesday’s Farmers Market located every week on Cass Ave. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fidrych, Carradine unlikely stars of Detroit-Windsor film festival

Mark Fidrych and David Carradine, two icons of the ‘70s who passed away this spring, have become the stars of this year’s Detroit Windsor International Film Festival for their roles in “Dear Mr. Fi...

June 25

Honored for heroism

Another story ran in the Oakland Press noting that Patrick Saunders of the Wayne State University Police Department was honored by the Detroit City Council for helping rescue a child who fell into ...

'Dear Mr. Fidrych' a love letter to quirky Tigers star

Dear Mr. Fidrych, a film about a father and son's quest to find Mark "The Bird" Fidrych made by Detroit native Michael Cramer, will premiere at the Detroit-Windsor International Film Festival, sche...

Detroit Windsor film festival mixes features, shorts, docs

Two brief items promo the Detroit Windsor International Film Festival which is taking place on the campus of Wayne State University this weekend.

What's going on this week in Metro Detroit

A calendar listing of events highlights the Detroit Windsor International Film Festival as “Our Pick” as the top film event in the area.

Bad Plus links acoustic jazz with pop culture

A news brief mentions that saxophonist Chris Collins and the WSU Jazz Collective will perform at WSU’s Community Arts Auditorium with the jazz group Bad Plus tonight as a part of Midsummer Nights i...

Cuomo Recused Himself Over Money Manager in Pension Fund Probe

Law professor Peter Henning comments in article about New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s recusal of himself from any investigation of a hedge fund firm that handled his personal and campaign ...

Recession generation? Young adults brace for simpler lifestyle

In an article about how the recession has impacted the lives of young people, Wayne State student Francesca Saracino said she is unsure of what to major in because of uncertainty over which career...

Professor Sedler appears on Fox News national

Fox News Channel correspondent Carina Sonn interviewed law professor Robert Sedler this morning regarding the constitutionality of a controversial prayer booth in the Warren City Hall where people ...

Wayne County news briefs: $500,000 to go for Romulus logistics firms

The Wayne County Land Bank awarded a $500,000 grant Wednesday to establish a training program at Wayne State University's Tech Town for logistics businesses that want to open near Metro Airport in ...

June 24

Professor Kami Pothukuchi appears on Detroit Today

WWJ taped an interview Wednesday with professor Kami Pothukuchi, coordinator for the weekly WSU’s Farmers Market, from the market site on Cass Avenue in front of the Prentis Building.

Michigan Universities Boost Commercialization, Create Entrepreneurs

Wayne State University is listed several times in a list of various grants awarded by the Michigan Initiative for Innovation and Entrepreneurship consortium for the spring-summer funding period.

Film Festival Kicks Off Thursday

The second annual Detroit Windsor International Film Festival kicks off Thursday on the campus of Wayne State University. Celebrating Michigan's developing film industry, the festival will showcase...

500 learn entrepreneurial skills at WSU

About 500 southeast Michigan residents attended a workshop today at Wayne State to learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur. The FastTrac to the Future program was free to budding entrepreneurs an...

June 23

Officer honored for saving boy, 7, from watery pit

The station’s Web news site, as well as other Internet news sites around the state, ran an AP story noting that Patrick Saunders of the Wayne State University Police Department was honored by the D...

TechTown program to help entrepreneurial creatives

Wayne State’s TechTown will be implementing the second part of its SmartStart program on July 14. The program is aimed at helping those who are interested in starting their own business.

Carbone construction company, former president are linked to federal bribery charges

An article about a Cleveland area construction firm that is suspected of paying bribes in exchange for a building contract from a school district includes a comment from professor Peter Henning of ...

Rabbit holes in the D?

Wayne State’s Hilberry Theatre production of Lewis Carroll's classic tale Alice in Wonderland transports the inquisitive Alice from the 19th century English countryside to the streets of modern-day...

Despite tumult, region should choose hope

Wayne State University and TechTown are mentioned in an op-ed piece by the Rev. Edgar Vann regarding positive things Detroiters can be thankful for.

WSU forms partnership with Michigan Technology & Research Institute

Wayne State University and the Michigan Technology and Research Institute in Ann Arbor are forming a company to develop improved anti-depressant drugs. Aloke Dutta, professor of pharmaceutical scie...

UM FY10 = tuition hike + financial aid

In an article about impending tuition hikes at the University of Michigan, Wayne State University law professor and University of Michigan Board of Regents Chair Katherine White said that the schoo...

TechTown program to help entrepreneurial creatives

TechTown, the Wayne State University-supported business incubator, will launch the second session of its business development program, SmartStart, on July 14 with three additional slots for creativ...

Chris Gardner, Author of "The Pursuit of Happyness" has some motivational thoughts for Paul W. Smith.

Christopher Gardner, a renowned entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author and featured speaker at TechTown’s “FastTrac to the Future” event on June 24, offers some inspiring words for Paul W....

June 22

Business Roundup

This chemical, life sciences and laboratory online news publication mentions that Wayne State University will be a partner in a drug development company to commercialize molecules discovered in the...

Detroit Windsor International Film Festival teams up with local group to go green

Detroit-based Carbon Credit Environmental Services (CCES) said last week that it is partnering with the Detroit Windsor International Film Festival to make the event "green" through carbon offsetti...

Are you getting ready for entrepreneurship?

Renowned entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author Christopher Gardner has been confirmed as the featured speaker at the “FastTrac to the Future” event at Wayne State’s TechTown, June 24. ...

Michigan universities fail Accountability 101

Wayne State is included in a op-ed piece that is critical of the colleges and universities in the state of Michigan for raising tuition costs while not maintaining a very high graduation rate. The ...

Novi woman, 22, takes home Miss Michigan title

Wayne State University student Nicole Blaszczyk, of Novi, took home the title of Miss Michigan. Already the reigning Miss Wayne County, she won the title of Miss Michigan during a ceremony on Thurs...

Asterand eyes jump to Ann Arbor

Asterand plc, the anchor tenant at Wayne State’s TechTown, is considering a move to Ann Arbor and possible affiliations with the University of Michigan. Martyn Coombs, CEO of the tissue bank compan...

Wayne State opens medical training center with patient mannequins

The Wayne State University School of Medicine Detroit has opened a new education hub that features state-of-the-science technology. The $35 million, three-story, 53,000-square-foot Richard J. Mazur...

June 21

Recession drags down CEO pay: Full impact may not have played out

Wayne State business professor Paul Reagan comments in a story about recessionary effects on CEO pay.

Detroit firm to make film fest carbon neutral

Detroit-based Carbon Credit Environmental Services (CCES) said last week that it's partnering with the Detroit Windsor International Film Festival to make the event "green" through carbon offsettin...

WSU meeting looks at racial disparities

The Institute for the Study of the African American Child (ISSAC) held a round table conference at Wayne State University to discuss closing the educational gap between black and white students. Wa...

CEOs who attended last week's National Summit have some suggestions for the White House

Wayne State University President Jay Noren was referenced in an article that summarized the National Summit, which was held June 18 in Detroit. The article, which says that the focus of the Summit ...

June 19

Alzheimer's Study Underway At WSU

Researchers at the WSU Institute of Gerontology are using imaging technology to study the brains of study participants to pinpoint clues to future development of Alzheimer’s disease.

The Week Ahead

In the New York Times’ “The Week Ahead” section, a dance troupe directed by Nicholas Fleischer called “Nicholas Fleischer Dance” will feature four students from Wayne State.

High court rules in favor of ex-Enron executive

Wayne State Law professor Peter Henning comments in a story about a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court banning the retrial of former Enron broadband executive Scott Yeager.

Professor whips up unique garments in spare time

A short profile story shares Wayne State History professor Sandra VanBurkleo’s passion for knitting and crocheting. VanBurkleo owns Artisan Knitworks in Grosse Pointe Park and designs one-of-a-kind...

Business leaders: Who's doing what in Oakland County

A brief mentions that Wayne State was awarded a $600,000 grant from the Kresge Foundation to the Center for Excellence and Equity in Mathematics and the continued success of its signature Math Corp...

Making the best of staying put

Urban Planning professor Avis Vidal comments in an article that offers suggestions to ease the pain of the current housing gridlock.

Local officer honored

Patrick Saunders, a Wayne State University police officer and Royal Oak resident, was recognized by the Detroit City Council recently for his efforts in rescuing a boy and the man who was helping t...

June 18

Get fit in less time this summer!

A study conducted by Wayne State University researchers on the breakdown of muscle during strength training is mentioned in a story about more efficient summer workouts.

Sean Smith named Student-Athlete of the Year for Wayne State University

Wayne State University men’s swim team member Sean Smith was recently named the Wayne State male student athlete of the year. Candidates were judged on academic distinction, athletic accomplishment...

Awards

Howard Normile, interim dean of the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, along with faculty members David Bach and Linda Jaber were honored at the Arab American Pharmacist Asso...

WSU starts company to make better antidepressants

Wayne State University and the Michigan Technology and Research Institute in Ann Arbor are forming a company to develop improved antidepressant drugs. Aloke Dutta, professor of pharmaceutical scien...

Young people tune in to summit ideas

In an article about high school and college students attending the National Summit on the economy, Wayne State graduate student Katherine Abramczyk said she was pleased to hear business leaders add...

New GM is moving ahead on fast track

In an article about General Motors’ swift progression through bankruptcy proceedings, WSU law professor Laura Beth Bartell speculated that GM’s path will be smoother than Chrysler’s because of diff...

June 17

Wayne State U and MITRI partner to move Neuro Rx candidates to clinical trials

Wayne State University and the Michigan Technology and Research Institute and have partnered to commercialize three small molecule compounds developed by WSU researchers with the potential to treat...

Two Midland Alternative Energy Companies Win GLEQ

Judy Johncox, senior director of commercialization services at Wayne State, was on a panel of investment judges at a statewide Business Plan Competition Award ceremony last week at Michigan State U...

Author, Entrepreneur Chris Gardner headlines Detroit event

Renowned entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author Christopher Gardner has been confirmed as the featured speaker at TechTown’s FastTrac to the Future event on June 24. FastTrac is an all-...

Professor Janice Hale on Detroit Today

WSU College of Education professor Janice Hale, founding director of the Institute for the Study of the African American Child (ISAAC) at Wayne State, was interviewed on “Detroit Today” about resea...

Pain-depression link in middle-age women

Wayne State University researchers conducted a study about how chronic pain and depression are linked. From the data, researchers concluded that in middle-age women chronic pain might not be the ca...

How to help depressed Michigan teens

Dr. David Rosenberg, research director of Child and Adolescent psychology at Wayne State, is mentioned in a short article which announces a live chat that will be conducted at 2 p.m. today on the F...

Wayne State's Noren urges U.S. to reinvent education

Wayne State University President Jay Noren said at the National Summit that education is a key to turning around the nation’s economy. "Education for a creative and entrepreneurial workforce is the...

June 16

President Noren on Detroit Today

President Jay Noren was interviewed by “Detroit Today” program co-host Quinn Klinefelter at the National Economic Summit in Detroit regarding challenges faced by higher education in the current eco...

State plans ed foundation

Casandra Ulbrich, director of corporate and foundation relations at Wayne State and a member of the State Board of Education, said the board is working on a plan to raise money that will increase t...

WSU starts company to make better antidepressants

Wayne State University and the Michigan Technology and Research Institute in Ann Arbor are forming a company to develop improved antidepressant drugs. “Drug therapies currently on the market for tr...

Wayne State Wednsdays Farmers Market

Urban Planning professor Kami Pothukuchi discussed Wayne State’s Wednesday Farmers Market. The market will run every Wednesday through Oct. 28 in front of the Prentis Building.

More energy efficiency needed in homes, summit told

In a story providing live updates from the floor of the National Summit, Wayne State University President Jay Noren called for widespread reform of the U.S. educational system, noting that the Unit...

June 15

A debate over the incinerator in Detroit

In a point-counterpoint on the incinerator in Detroit about its impact on greenhouse gases, Noah Hall, Wayne State University professor who specializes in environmental law, warns that fees imposed...

Health insurance mandates for employers supported at forum

Representatives of hospitals, doctors and health insurers in Southeast Michigan expressed support for bills calling for an employer mandate to offer health insurance Monday, at two forums held at W...

Recommendations of the Cherry Commission

This story lists and updates the statuses of key recommendations that were recommended by the Cherry Commission in 2004 to find ways to double the number of college graduates. Wayne State Universit...

Rumblings: Self-made millionaire to speak at TechTown event

Chris Gardner, the former street person turned self-made millionaire who was the hero of the Will Smith movie “In Pursuit of Happyness,” will keynote a free daylong workshop at Wayne State Universi...

To fight shortage, state plan aims to churn out teachers

Paula Wood, dean of the College of Education, comments in a story that focuses on a State Board of Education plan to speed up the process for receiving teaching certificates in certain instances. S...

June 14

Arab Americans seek partnership with Obama administration

The Arab-American Anti-discrimination Committee has announced creation of a scholarship in journalism at Wayne State. The amount is to be determined.

Week on the Web

Dr. Robert Mentzer Jr. has resigned as dean of the Wayne State University School of Medicine effective July 31. Dr. Valerie Parisi, vice dean of the school, will continue as acting dean until an in...

June 13

WSU starts company to make better antidepressants

Several Internet news sites, a few of which are listed above, ran a clip from an AP story that mentions that Wayne State and the Michigan Technology and Research Institute in Ann Arbor are forming ...

MSU president: Work force faces serious challenges

President Jay Noren will join with University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman and Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon to represent the Michigan University Research Corridor to...

June 12

Lynches bring funeral home ethos to Brighton’s Main Street

An article about Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors of Milford mentions that Dana Nowak, who will reside on site at their new Brighton location, is president of her Wayne State University graduating cl...

So who is Chrysler Group’s new global marketing boss?

A profile on Michael Accabitti, new president-CEO for Chrysler’s Dodge brand, notes that he has a master’s degree in business management from Wayne State and is a graduate of the Michigan State Uni...

DMC top docs

Richard Santucci, WSU urology professor and chief of urology at Detroit Receiving Hospital, was profiled recently as a DMC “Top Doc.” He is one of approximately 20 surgeons in the United States who...

June 11

Merit Member Conference Covers Cool Learning Technology

Patrick Gossman, deputy CIO at Wayne State, is quoted in an article about the Merit Network’s annual meeting, where he was a guest speaker. He called Detroit a “poster child” for using federal stim...

Job creation in Metro Detroit starts with regional collaboration

MetroMode reprinted a Detroit News op-ed piece by James Nicholson, vice chair of the Detroit Renaissance board’s Executive Committee. He suggests steps Detroit could take to help bring the city bac...

Economic development organizations jump into bed with state's public universities

Jeff Mason, executive director of the University Research Corridor, says that while Michigan’s universities are paramount to the state’s success, collaborations between the URC and outside organiza...

Role of 'microgrids' may grow; integrating current, future technologies will be challenging

In an article about an increase in investments in “smart” power grids, WSU engineering professor Caisheng Wang, who recently received a grant from the National Science Foundation to pursue his work...

Higher education is one of Michigan's best exports

Wayne State is among three universities in Michigan that rank among the top 40 doctoral granting institutions based on number of international students, according to the Institute of Higher Educati...

June 10

University of Michigan researchers find clues at bottom of Lake Huron to ancient hunters

University of Michigan researchers worked with an unnamed WSU computer science professor to reconstruct and then simulate ancient caribou migrations across an ancient corridor that now lies at the ...

Bing wants to privatize lighting

A story about Mayor Dave Bing’s proposal to privatize the Detroit Public Lighting Department mentions that the department serves many public buildings, including Wayne State University.

Court clears path for Chrysler-Fiat to close

The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted a temporary halt of the plan for Fiat to purchase Chrysler LLC. Law professor Peter Henning comments briefly in the article about the one-day delay in bankruptcy p...

Green in Between: Detroit alley to become earth-friendly experiment

Wayne State University, along with community groups and DTE Energy, is working on plans to turn the alley behind Motor City Brewing Works into a “green alley” that includes energy-efficient lights ...

June 9

Midsummer Nights in Midtown

The station’s Rachel Nevada mentioned “Wayne State’s Midsummer Nights in Midtown” activity in her list of upcoming weekend events.

Former Detroit mayor’s new home bigger than Manoogian

In a story originally published in the Detroit Free Press about former Detroit Major Kwame Kilpatrick’s expansive new home near Houston, WSU professor Peter Henning observes that Kilpatrick’s lavis...

Charter reform spells change for Detroit

In an op-ed about the impact that the City Charter reform will have on Detroit, Wayne State University law professor John Mogk said that while there is reason to be excited for change, the success ...

Emotional housecleaning: Going through parents' belongings is often a bittersweet task

Peter Lichtenberg, director of Wayne State University’s Institute of Gerontology, said that the inability to sort through parents belongings after they have died may signal the need for grief couns...

Wayne State prof works to turn energy grid into two-way street

An AP story about engineering professor Caisheng Wang’s work to develop a control strategy for using powerplant-generated electricity in conjunction with alternative energy sources continues to gen...

TechTown extends a hand to entrepreneurs in Detroit

In an op-ed, Randal Charlton, TechTown executive director, places a call to action for all aspiring entrepreneurs to sign up for TechTown’s June 24 day-long event, the free event that kicks off Fas...

June 8

Wayne State researcher develops new stroke treatment

Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi, professor of neurology and director of the WSU/DMC Stroke Program, has co-written a new definition and national treatment recommendations for transient ischemic attacks, or ...

Wayne State holding major event to jump start entrepreneurism

Wayne State University’s TechTown will be hosting a free, all day conference on June 24 that will provide guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs – FastTrac to the Future: The First Day of Your Entrepr...

Mentzer resigns as dean of Wayne State’s School of Medicine

Dr. Robert Mentzer, Jr. announced Monday that he has decided to make his two-week leave of absence as dean of the Wayne State University School of Medicine permanent, effective July 31. “We are gre...

Wayne State students profiled on NewsHour with Jim Lehrer

Recent Wayne State University engineering graduates LaKeesha Perry and Vanessa Sherrod were profiled on PBS’ NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. Wayne State University President Jay Noren was interviewed reg...

June 7

An article on breakthroughs in reproductive research mentions the work of Wayne State University researchers Randy Armant and Anthony Imudia.

An article on breakthroughs in reproductive research mentions the work of Wayne State University researchers Randy Armant and Anthony Imudia.

Wayne State opens $35M medical school center

Wayne State University was the site last Friday of the grand opening of the $35 million Richard J. Mazurek, M.D., Medical Education Commons. The three-story, 53,000-square-foot building features a ...

June 5

Report: Research universities will dominate drug discovery

An economic impact report commissioned by the University Research Corridor shows that the state's research universities - powered by $887 million in life sciences research spending in 2008 - accoun...

Midtown is the place

Although the Detroit Festival of the Arts will not be held this year, Wayne State and the University Cultural Center Association will host a new summer event series called Midsummer Nights in Midto...

Dr. Robert Frank appears on WDET's Detroit Today

Dr. Robert Frank, executive vice dean in the School of Medicine, was on WDET’s Detroit Today program to discuss the university’s new Richard J. Mazurek Medical Education Commons, which opened offi...

Wayne State's med school opens new $35M expansion

The $35 million Richard J. Mazurek, M.D., Medical Education Commons at Wayne State University is set for its grand opening today at 3 p.m. The three-story, 53,000-square-foot building features a st...

Higher education is one of Michigan's best exports

Wayne State is among three universities in Michigan that rank among the top 40 doctoral granting institutions based on number of international students, according to the Institute of Higher Educati...

Regional economic development organizations' links with Michigan's universities to play influential role in state's economic recovery

Jeff Mason, executive director of the University Research Corridor, says that while Michigan’s universities are paramount to the state’s success, collaborations between the URC and outside organiza...

June 4

Wayne State leads way in ‘green' building

Wayne State installed Detroit's first wind energy turbine last month. Located atop the Engineering Technology Building, it will be used to power the computer lab in the building. Ralph Kummler, dea...

Wayne State study seeks more efficient power grid

An AP story about engineering professor Caisheng Wang’s work to develop a control strategy for using powerplant-generated electricity in conjunction with alternative energy sources continues to gen...

Wayne State's K-12 math programs get Kresge grant

Wayne State has won a $600,000 Kresge Foundation grant to operate Math Corps, as well as other mathematics education programs for K-12 students. The three-year grant will support Wayne State’s Cent...

Wayne State opening new medical education building

The $35 million Richard J. Mazurek, M.D., Medical Education Commons at Wayne State University is set for its grand opening Friday from 3 - 6 p.m. The three-story, 53,000-square-foot building will f...

June 3

GM Bankruptcy May Say ‘No Reason to Stay’ to Detroit Residents

With the bankruptcy of General Motors, many see Detroit’s problems only getting worse. Looking back on what once was, director of the Walter Reuther Library of Urban Affairs Mike Smith said that ge...

Wayne State’s PhinisheD becomes grad student’s online haven

PhinisheD.com, a Web site owned by Thomas Jankowski, associate director of the Institute of Gerontology, provides graduate students with a support system that helps them deal with the rigors of gra...

Heightened collaboration will create jobs for Detroit region

In an op-ed which outlines the steps that would help bring the city of Detroit back to prominence, Wayne State, along with the University of Michigan and Michigan State, as part of the University R...

Wayne State study seeks more efficient power grid

Caisheng Wang, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and engineering technology in the College of Engineering, is developing a strategy that manages new and old energy sources ...

June 1

Professor Sudip Datta featured on WDET

Professor Sudip Datta of the School of Business Administration was interviewed on the “Detroit Today” show regarding economic aspects of the GM bankruptcy filing.

Time and Place: Art of Detroit’s Cass Corridor from the Wayne State University Collection

Separate briefs in the Arts and Entertainment section mention exhibits at WSU’s Community Arts Gallery and Elaine L. Jacob Gallery, running through June 26.

Higher ed = higher costs: No simple solution to change equation

A story about the increasing cost of higher education leads with the example of a Wayne State student from Liberia who says she works 39 hours a week to pay for her first year at the university.