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February 28

WSU group signs agreement

A brief notes that the Wayne State University Physician Group has signed a new agreement with a Rochester physicians' organization to build the groundwork for a formal network that helps doctors co...

New personalized therapy to 'fool cancer cells into killing themselves'

A Wayne State University School of Medicine researcher has developed a personalized therapy that will fool cancer cells into killing themselves. Developed by Karli Rosner, assistant professor and d...

FIRST Robotics kicks off six weekends of competition

The FIRST Robotics competition season begins this week with local district events hosted at various venues including Wayne State University on March 18-19. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of...

Symposium examines school-to-prison pipeline

The Journal of Law in Society, a scholarly publication of Wayne State University’s School of Law and the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights, will hold a symposium titled “Deconstructing the Sch...

Rep. Genetski: Closing one or two state colleges ‘a very real possibility’

An article examining the possibility of the state closing one or two public universities notes that Michigan’s three research universities — Wayne State University, Michigan State University and th...

Labor rally begins on WSU campus

Local union members plan to rally and march in Detroit this afternoon beginning at noon on Wayne State University’s campus. Members of AFSCME local 207 are standing together to defend the nation's ...

Utica Steel's existence threatened by allegations of $3.2-million theft, economy

Peter Henning, Wayne State University law professor and a former federal prosecutor, is quoted in a story about a lawsuit accusing John Lietke, longtime head of Utica Steel, and Marilyn Amormino, l...

February 27

Free events

A sidebar highlighting free Black History Month events mentions a talk by Danielle McGuire, Wayne State University professor and author. The event is schedule on Feb. 27 at the Lansing library’s Af...

Wayne Law hosts symposium, “Deconstructing the School-to-Prison Pipeline”

The Wayne State University Law School will host a public symposium, “Deconstructing the School-to-Prison Pipeline,” on Friday, March 25, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium. T...

Business Diary

Troy-based McGraw Wentworth, a group benefit consulting and brokerage firm, has been selected by the Wayne State University Physician Group to manage health care benefits for the organization.

The Decaying Ruins of Detroit as an Art Project

Wayne State’s Old Main is pointed out as an example of one of Detroit’s buildings that have undergone restoration and been preserved. Also noted in the story are the city’s incentive programs to en...

DMC board: Review foundations: Are they ready for $150M in charitable assets?

The DMC Legacy Board plans to hire an independent management and financial consultant to assess the readiness of two local foundations to take on $150 million in charitable assets left after Vangua...

Film supporters fight incentive cuts

More than 1,000 film industry supporters gathered at a standing-room-only town meeting in Livonia last week with hopes of saving the film incentives that have provided work and jobs for them. Worke...

Union numbers on the decline

Marick Masters, director of Wayne State University’s Labor@Wayne, comments in a story about the drop in union membership nationwide. According to Masters, the decline is more pronounced sector-by-s...

WSU Physician Group, Medical Network One to form company

Wayne State University Physician Group, a 2,000-physician academic medical group, and Medical Network One, a Rochester-based physician organization with 750 physicians, have agreed to form a joint ...

Cross-border law schools focus on Great Lakes

Wayne State University Law School has begun working with Windsor Law School to provide education in environmental law and issues related to the Great Lakes. The two law schools will work out of Way...

Series will focus on leadership

The Leaders on Leadership series, an Emmy-award winning, weekly television series in its seventh season, will be presented at noon on Wednesdays during March at the Southfield Public Library. It is...

Class by themselves: Executives turn to company-specific college programs

Terry Margolis, director of executive and professional training at Wayne State University comments in a story about cross-train, a move also growing within the executive training programs. "Compani...

What Midtown Detroit can learn from West Philadelphia college district's renaissance

A story about successful redevelopment in West Philadelphia points to Detroit’s Midtown as a direct descendant of the Philadelphia example. The success of the Philadelphia program, which included h...

February 24

Counterinsurgency campaigns focus of Wayne Law lecture

WSU School of Law’s Program for International Legal Studies and the International Law Student Association are hosting a lecture by John Hutson, dean and president emeritus of the University of New ...

WSU masters’ exhibition

A brief notes the Wayne State University Art Department Gallery’s 2011 MFA Thesis Exhibition, Feb. 25-March 25, featuring the works of Deborah Kingery, Chad Riley and Josephine C. Hazen. (print o...

Wayne State University students making a difference in Detroit during Alternative Spring Break

During a week when many college students travel to warmer climates, 60 students from Wayne State University will spend spring break in Detroit making a difference. The students are participating in...

Paparazzi: EMU students take first and third places in annual Skandalaris Business Plan Competition

Two students from Wayne State University placed second for their plan "GreenStart Batteries" during the 2011 Skandalaria Business Plan Competition. Cynthia Finger and Marta Hrecznyj took home $750 ...

Local innovation hits L.A

Representatives of a WindsorDetroit company will have an opportunity this weekend to pitch their all-natural dietary fat-burning supplements to a galaxy of stars and celebrities at the annual Acade...

An act of preservation: New director of Keith Collection aims to keep past in tune with the present

I. India Geronimo, director of the Damon J. Keith Collection of African American Legal History at Wayne State University, is featured in an interview about the collection exhibit "Marching Toward J...

People in the news

Pamela J. VandeVord , associate professor of biomedical engineering at Wayne State University, was among 85 researchers recently named by President Obama as recipients of the Presidential Early Car...

Michigan foreclosures-by-advertising catch homeowners off guard

Homeowners nationwide claim that banks and loan servicers are pushing through foreclosures, or arbitrarily rejecting or ignoring loan-modification requests. Wayne State University professor Laura B...

February 23

Windsor duo set school records

Former Windsor and Essex County Secondary Schools Athletic Association athletes Frank Jeney and Natalya Natyshak are being inducted into Wayne State University’s annual Hall of Fame luncheon Saturd...

Libya demonstration on WSU campus

Libyan American students at Wayne State University and their supporters on Wednesday staged a demonstration in solidarity with the anti-government protestors in Libya. http://mms.tveyes.com/Tr...

College center travels memory lane

A story highlighting the Atomic Age exhibit at Macomb Community College’s Lorenzo Cultural Center mentions the showcasing of a documentary from Wayne State University professor Ronald Aronson. The ...

Wayne State offers certificate program in advanced energy storage systems

Wayne State University’s College of Engineering will be the first in the country to offer graduate and undergraduate certificate programs in advanced energy storage systems as the state's automotiv...

February 22

Discussing trends emerging from China’s global impact

A story recaps the U.S.-China Economic Law Conference hosted by Wayne State University’s School of Law. Robert M. Ackerman, WSU law school dean, is quoted in the story.

Baxter ‘puts down the hammer’

The Detroit Public Schools Board of Education announced at a press conference Feb. 14 the members of the Superintendent Search Committee and appointment of an Academic Liaison. Steve Ilmer, interim...

If Detroit's future is the canvas, Midtown holds the brush

More than 30,000 employees of Henry Ford, Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center are eligible for the "Live Midtown" program, which will offer down payment assistance and rent subsid...

Fight to save Michigan's film tax break in works

Robert Sedler, constitutional law expert and professor at Wayne State University Law School, said the governor has the right to rein in or eliminate tax credits for the film industry as he sees fit...

February 21

Lentz Peace Research Association to host Sapir Handelman

The Lentz Peace Research Association is hosting Sapir Handelman who will be speaking at Fontbonne University on Feb. 25 about his research on the Minds of Peace Experiment. It involves several meet...

Study finds zinc effective against common cold, but debate continues

People who begin using zinc lozenges, tablets or syrup at the first signs of a cold are more likely to get well faster, researchers reported. But the new findings probably will be the last word on ...

Black History Month

Xavier Livermon, assistant professor of African studies at Wayne State University, talks about the courses he offers that focus on African American Culture.

Detroit Orientation Institute readies promotional event for city

Wayne State University’s Detroit Orientation Institute is once again partnering with Inside Detroit, a nonprofit that promotes the city as a place to live, work and play, to offer a one-day program...

February 20

ANN ARBOR: Concert Band to perform March 6 at Hill Auditorium

The Ann Arbor Concert Band will perform 2 p.m. March 6 at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor with the theme "Heroes, Legends and Empires."The "Concerto for Trumpet and Large Wind Ensemble" features guest...

Issue to be focus of 2 discussions

"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" is the story of an African American woman whose cancerous cells were taken without her knowledge for medical research in 1951. They become the first "immortal...

Am I Right or Am I Right?

During a segment of “Am I Right or Am I Right,” co-host Debbie Dingell, a member of Wayne State University’s Board of Governors, talks with Gov. Rick Snyder about his proposed budget cuts to higher...

February 19

Choose wisely to make meals the healthiest they can be

Dr. John Flack, chief of medicine at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine, offers diet tips that play a critical role in the prevention of heart disease.

The Skadden Public Interest Fellowship

Aisa Villarosa is the first law student from Wayne State University to win a Skadden Public Interest Fellowship, which supports graduating law students who wish to provide legal services to the poo...

Law student turns impressive resume into platform for helping Detroit's kids

Aisa Villarosa, a law student at Wayne State University, cofounded an organization, Project 313, that has cleaned up a neighborhood, bought Christmas presents for the needy and raised money to supp...

February 18

Visiting an MDA Clinic

A blogger who covers neuromuscular diseases described her recent visit to the Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT) Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic at Wayne State University. She detailed her visit with...

Fabric Warehouse celebrates anniversary, donates to charity

In a column highlighting a promotion at Fabric Warehouse, which will donate 10 percent of sale proceeds to a charity on Feb. 26, Susan Pollack stated that she will designate a donation to the Sky F...

10 rules for a healthy heart

Nancy Trygar Artinian, director of the Center for Health Research at Wayne State University's College of Nursing in Detroit, offers tips for reducing risks of heart disease, which causes more than ...

Wayne Law names Treasure of Detroit honorees

Wayne State University Law School announced this year's Treasure of Detroit honorees. Wayne Law alumni, students, faculty and friends will gather at the 14th annual Treasure of Detroit gala to pay ...

Impact of Gov. Snyder’s budget

Robin Boyle, professor and chair of Wayne State’s Department of Urban Studies and Planning, spoke about the possible impacts of Gov. Rick Snyder's budget, including the elimination of certain tax c...

February 17

Upcoming ensemble production of FLOW

Amy Miller spoke with the team behind the upcoming ensemble production of FLOW, including director Aku Kadogo, Wayne State University professor and director of the Black Theatre Program. The produc...

Things to do…

A brief mentions Andrew Reeves, Wayne State University Professor Emeritus, who will speak on his experiences as a Jew in Nazi-occupied Hungary on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at Denison University. Reeves was...

Detroit pension probe grows; more than 150 investments eyed

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has widened its investigation of Detroit's two public pension plans, requesting as many as 1 million pages of records on more than 150 investments....

Study pinpoints why college students drop out

Researchers at Michigan State University identified key risk factors that lead college students to drop out including depression, loss of financial aid, increased tuition, unexpected bad grades and...

Wayne County launches long-term national children's health study

The Michigan Alliance of the National Children's Study is launching the National Children's Study in Wayne County, which is the first of five Michigan counties to participate. The study will docume...

February 16

Civil rights activist James Boggs

Craig Fahle spoke with Stephen M. Ward, editor of Wayne State University Press’s Pages from a Black Radical’s Notebook: A James Boggs Reader. Ward spoke about the life and career of civil rights ac...

Genzyme's `theoretical cure' for MS draws scrutiny, spurs Sanofi purchase

An article examining the use of the drug Lemtrada as an experimental treatment for multiple sclerosis, mentions Omar Khan, one of the drug’s researchers and professor of neurology at Wayne State Un...

Editor signs books old and new

Wayne State University professor Melba Boyd promoted her edition of the writings of Dudley Randall and some books by fellow authors at the Writing Black History Celebration held on Feb. 15 on the W...

HANS: "Overnight success story" is a 25-year evolution in driver protection

An article examining the racing industry and safety devices for drivers like the HANS system mentions John Melvin, biomedical engineering professor at Wayne State University. Melvin is noted for ta...

Biodiesel firm licenses Wayne State technology

NextCat Inc., announced that it has secured a license agreement for advanced biofuel catalyst technology developed at the National Biofuels Energy Lab at Wayne State University. The license agreeme...

February 15

Metro Detroit Black History Month events

Detroit News, 2/15 It is noted in a calendar of Black History Month events that “Writing Black History” will be held at Wayne State University, 5:30-8 p.m. tonight. The free event is scheduled at ...

Bing tours post-Katrina New Orleans for recovery ideas

Mayor Dave Bing is in New Orleans hoping to learn how that city has battled blight more than five years after Hurricane Katrina. Bing left Sunday night with three city staffers and is expected to t...

Members of DPS search committee

On Monday, the Detroit Public Schools board of education released the names of 25 people named to a search committee tasked with finding the next schools superintendent. Steve Ilmer, interim dean, ...

February 14

Double the fun: Couples have more fun with other couples

A Wayne State University study -- "When Harry and Sally met Dick and Jane: Experimentally creating closeness between couples" -- has found that dating couples who mix socially with other couples ar...

Enhance romance by going out with other couples

Recent research by Wayne State University’s Richard B. Slatcher, suggesting that spending quality time with other couples might be an important way to improved long-term dating relationships, is a ...

Spring training at WSU

As major league baseball opens spring training in at various southern venues, college teams are opening their sessions at indoor facilities, including Wayne State University’s athletes. WSU senior ...

Tony Brown hosts the longest running public affairs show

Tony Brown, host of the longest running public affairs show titled “Tony Brown’s Journal,” is profiled in a piece celebrating Black History Month. Brown, a graduate of Wayne State University, help...

Michigan drivers adjust to roundabout invasion

Assistant Professor Peter Savolainen of Wayne State University’s Transportation Research Group, spoke with Craig Fahle about roundabouts. Savolainen along with colleagues at the College of Engineer...

Rock is reborn again

An article highlighting Kid Rock’s upcoming concert at the North Charleston Coliseum, mentions the musical scholarship named after him at Wayne State University.

New breast cancer screening system at WSU/TechTown

Channel 4 business reporter Rod Meloni featured a story on campus about a new breast cancer screening system using thermal imaging and ultrasound that could save thousands of lives each year. The p...

No kidding

Wayne State University researchers found that patients report less confusion and better medical care when they speak the same language as their health practitioners. Their paper, which appeared in ...

February 13

At last, a meaningful discussion

Greg Kowalski, editor of the Birmingham Eccentric, opined on last Monday’s “Michigan at a Crossroads: a Frank Discussion with Journalists Nolan Finley and Jack Lessenberry,” held at Wayne State Uni...

February 12

Enhance romance by going out with other couples

Recent research by Wayne State University’s Richard B. Slatcher, suggests that spending quality time with other couples might be an important way to improved long-term dating relationships. “This s...

Wayne State sweeps GLIAC championships

The Wayne State University men’s swimming and diving team won its sixth GLIAC championship in the last nine years, as the four-day conference meet came to a close Saturday evening. Wayne State tota...

Lebron James vs. WSU’s Ian Larkin

On “Winners Bracket,” a sports-related program that airs on ABC featuring 16 of the biggest stories of the week against each other in a seeded bracket, it was #1 seed – a dunk by LeBron James vs. t...

Uptick in serious sledding injuries raises safety concerns

Cynthia Bir, Wayne State University bioengineering professor, comments in a story about the use of helmets as a safety device to guard against sledding injuries, and offers some tips for sledders. ...

February 11

New designer drug disguised as 'bath salts' can devastate users

The Michigan Department of Community Health is warning doctors and the public about the dangers of the synthetic chemicals found in bath salts that cause the same effect as amphetamines. Officials ...

Wayne State professor wins prestigious 2010 Peter Becker Award: “Mind of Peace Experiment” demonstrates how public dialogue can ameliorate Palestinian-Israeli conflict

Sapir Handelman, visiting professor at Wayne State University's Center for Peace and Conflict Studies and the Lentz Fellow in Peace and Conflict Research and co-laureate of the 2010 Peter Becker A...

February 10

“Flow” has hip-hop, African storytelling, dance

Aku Kadogo of Wayne State’s Department of Theatre commented about her production of Will Power’s original one-man show “Flow,” which premieres at WSU’s Bonstelle Theatre Feb. 18-27. “This show is a...

WSU dance’s 82nd

Wayne State University’s Dance Workshop company – celebrating its 82nd year of professional dance training, education and performances – will present its 2011 Dance Workshop showcase, Feb. 18-20, i...

Engaged citizenry key to change

In a story about Canada’s metropolitan areas striving to engage citizens in positive change, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing’s challenges are noted. According to Robin Boyle, professor of urban planning at...

At home in Northeast Ohio, soldiers' families feel the stress of war in Middle East

Katheryn Maguire, Wayne State University assistant professor of communication studies, comments in a story about the stress of war on military families. She said the separation can create a "weird,...

DSO season in jeopardy as offer is turned down

The musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra have turned down management's latest contract offer, setting up a scenario that could lead to the cancellation of the rest of the 2010-11 season by t...

Awards

Sapir Handelman, visiting professor at Wayne State University's Center for Peace and Conflict Studies and the Lentz fellow in peace and conflict research, is the co-laureate of the 2010 Peter Becke...

February 9

1 dead, 1 injured in Midtown stabbings

Various media outlets reported that Wayne State University police responded to a stabbing incident at a Midtown apartment building Wednesday morning. The incident did not occur on campus but WSU po...

Darrin Driesenga, Holland native, wins GLIAC diving title for Wayne State

Darrin Driesenga won the 3-meter diving event for Wayne State University during the opening session of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships Wednesday. Driesenga, a reds...

Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign beats goal; Old Newsboys met theirs, too

The Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division’s 2010 Red Kettle Campaign met — and exceeded — its target for the first time since 2007. The campaign, which ran Nov. 12, 2010, through Jan. 31, raised...

Professional Theatre

Final performances of "Rhinoceros," a Wayne State University Studio Theatre production, are scheduled at 8 p.m., Thu.-Fri., and 8 p.m. Sat., at the First Unitarian Universalist Church in Detroit.

Black history month events

Compiled by Dora Robles Hernandez, Nancy Chipman Powers and Angela Lopez Among Black History Month events included in this roundup report is Wayne State University’s "Black, Latin ... Both!": Rece...

AP, IB treated equally in college admissions

Judy Benfield Tatum, director of undergraduate admissions and orientation for Wayne State University, comments in a story examining universities’ consideration of students with International Baccal...

Northville resident named CFO at Detroit's Wayne State University

An extensive article in this suburban newspaper chain discusses the appointment of Rick Nork as vice president for finance and business operations, treasurer, and chief financial officer at Wayne S...

Believing in product and people

Wayne State University President and former Vice-Chairman and CFO of Ford Motor Company Allan Gilmour, discussed with dot429 the growing importance of LGBT inclusion in the corporate economy. In th...

WSU President Allan Gilmour on the Frank Beckman Show

Frank Beckman interviewed Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour about his previous career in the automotive industry and new responsibilities as president. President Gilmour discussed topi...

Best bet: 'The Misanthrope'

A theatre brief mentions the Hilberry Theatre Company at Wayne State University which will perform Tim Mooney's adaptation of Moliere's play at 2 p.m. today. Shows run in rotating repertory through...

Madoff Lawsuit Turns on What JPMorgan Knew of Fraud: Ann Woolner

The trustee for Bernard Mahoff, disgraced financier and operator behind what has been called the largest Ponzi scheme in history, says Madoff’s bankers and several investors either knew the fund ma...

U.S. clinics seek our MS patients

An article highlighting an increase in the number of Canadian multiple sclerosis patients travelling abroad for a treatment they can't get at home, quotes Mark Haacke, a medical physicist and MRI e...

Israeli Portrayal

A panel discussion on the portrayal of Israel in the Arab news media will be held 12:10-1:25 p.m. today in Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium at Wayne State University’s Law School.

Second Stage Guest Voice:The decade that made a difference: Michigan's support system for entrepreneurs has changed dramatically since 2001

In a guest column about entrepreneurial activity in Michigan during the last decade, Eiler Communications CEO Larry Eiler notes Wayne State’s activity in spurring a resurgence. “Ten years ago, we h...

New voice on MEDC board plans to speak up for Michigan agriculture's power, potential

David Armstrong, CEO of East Lansing-based GreenStone Farm Credit Services, one of the country's largest rural lenders, and one of 20 members of the MEDC panel, mentioned Wayne State during a Crain...

February 8

Feds arrest local man for Wayne State shooting spree threats

Ali Saad, 19, was arrested Friday for allegedly threatening to carry out a Columbine-style attack at Wayne State University. He was charged in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michig...

Raj Rajaratnam has little to lose in demanding trial over deal

Peter Henning, a Wayne State University law professor, comments in an article examining the case of billionaire Raj Rajaratnam, co-founder of the Galleon Group LLC hedge fund, who is set for trial ...

Metro Detroit Black History Month events

A roundup of Black History Month events mentions "Writing Black History" at Wayne State University, from 5:30-8 p.m., Feb. 15, at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center.

Garden Block development transforms key Woodward parcel

Four phases of construction are transforming the block of Woodward between Alexandrine and Selden -- called the Garden Theater Block -- into a mixed-use Midtown stronghold. Included in the first an...

Wayne State beats Michigan Tech 84-61

A dunk by Wayne State Warriors’ Ian Larkin is included in Sports Center’s top 10 plays. Wayne State beat Michigan Tech 84-61 over the weekend. Larkin had 8 points and 4 rebounds in the game.

Scholarships available at WSU journalism school

Incoming students planning to major in journalism this fall at Wayne State University have until Feb. 18, to apply for a four-year full tuition scholarship and one $5,000 Robert McGruder Scholarshi...

New presidents or provosts: Harrisburg Area CC, Hawai'i Pacific U., Stevens Institute of Technology, U. of the Arts, Wayne State U., Western Illinois U.

A roundup report of university leadership appointments mentions Allan Gilmour as Wayne State University’s permanent president. A link to the press release announcing the appointment is included.

February 7

WSU professor talks about African-American history

Stephanie Davis spoke with Wayne State University Africana Studies assistant professor and undergraduate advisor Ollie Johnson, an expert in Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Latin American politics. Johnson...

EMU picks finalists for biz plan competition

Six business plans, including a submission from Cynthia Finger of Wayne State University, were selected as finalists for the Eastern Michigan University Skandalaris Business Plan Competition. Winne...

With Detroit in dire straits, mayor invites big thinking

A profile piece highlighting Detroit Mayor Dave Bing’s challenges and feats in revitalizing the city includes commentary from Robin Boyle, a Wayne State University urban planning professor. Boyle b...

College student charged with making false threat

A Wayne State University student is charged with making false threats of violence against the school on the Internet. Ali Saad of Dearborn appeared in federal court Friday and was released. h...

University of Michigan, Wayne State, Henry Ford Health reap millions of dollars in federal research funding

The Wayne State University School of Medicine garnered $90.8 million in NIH funding in fiscal 2010 and $117.8 million in total funding, up 10 percent from 2009. “We are very pleased to have increas...

Bus, postal vehicle collide at Wayne State; 7 injured

Seven people were injured Monday when a U.S. Postal Service vehicle collided with a Detroit Department of Transportation bus on the campus of Wayne State University. Around 2:30 p.m. a postal truck...

WSU professor talks about African-American history

Xavier Livermon, assistant professor of Africana Studies at Wayne State University, spoke with Stephanie Davis about the importance of recognizing Black History Month as American History Month. Liv...

February 6

Beyer, Brindza lead cast of college football signees

On National Signing Day, Wayne State University announced it signed 6-4, 240-pound tight end Ethan Walsh to a letter of intent. Rocks head coach Kurt Britnell said the Warriors will be getting an e...

The future looks electric: Carmakers scramble to hire engineers

Wayne State University graduate students and professors are highlighted in an article profiling GM’s, Ford’s and Chrysler’s partnerships with colleges and universities to develop courses to train a...

Susan Mosey is the force behind much of the renovation and growth in Detroit's Midtown

Susan Mosey, president of the University Cultural Center Association (UCCA), is featured in a profile piece highlighting her career over the last 23 years. Mosey has been president of Midtown’s UCC...

February 5

Discussion on Israel

A brief mentions the Jewish Law Student Association, Middle East Law Student Association and the Wayne State University Dean of Students Office which will present “Israel and the Arab media: A disc...

February 4

Wayne Law alumnus to moderate panel of fellow lawyers in Atlanta

The Wayne State University Law School Alumni Association reported that alumnus Donald D. Campbell will serve as moderator for a panel discussion at a joint meeting of the Association of Professiona...

WSU alumni directs “MOOZ-lum” film

Detroit native Qasim Basir, who studied law at Wayne State University, is interviewed about his upcoming film “MOOZ-lum,” starring Danny Glover, Evan Ross and Nia Long.

Would you move to Midtown Detroit for $25,000?

FOX 2's Charlie Langton asked suburban residents living in Ferndale and Birmingham: “Would you move to Midtown for $25,000?” The report highlights the Live Midtown incentive program launched by the...

February 3

National leader in Latino Studies Chicano-Boricua Studies – WSU

A front page story, including a photo, cites recently released statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau indicating that Wayne State University has emerged as a leader in the retention of Hispanic/Lat...

Moliere returns to Hilberry stage in new “Misanthrope”

“The Misanthrope,” the latest production to enter rotating repertory at Wayne State University’s Hilberry Theatre, is featured in Robert Delaney’s “On Stage” column. The play’s cast and crew are la...

University of Michigan will get $22.5 million for role in massive study that seeks causes of asthma, autism, other child health concerns

Wayne State University is noted as a member of an entity called the Michigan Alliance for the National Children’s Study which is charged with a nationwide years-long effort to study 100,000 childre...

Private landowners complicate reshaping of Detroit

John Mogk, Wayne State University law professor, commented in a story about how land speculators interfere in the development of Detroit’s landscape. He said speculators threaten to "hold the city ...

Evolution of LEED certification, building codes boosts green building efforts

In an opinion piece about sustainability programs Wayne State University, along with other educational institutions in the area, is noted as a program provider in sustainability programs. Columnist...

Black History Month: Events honor literary, musical trailblazers

A roundup story of Black History Month events features “Black, Latin…Both!,” a lecture and discussion at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History hosted by Wayne State University on...

Legal ramifications of 9/11

Morning co-anchor Roberta Jasina reported on The Wayne Law Review’s upcoming symposium, “9/11 and the legal landscape: A decade later,” 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, in the Spencer M. Partrich A...

February 2

Selectivity of Institutions of Higher Education in the Detroit Area

After analyzing data for first-time, full-time or part-time, degree or certificate seeking students at 4-year institutions of higher education in the Detroit area from the Integrated Postsecondary ...

Obesity hits the diaper set: WSU study: One third of infants in U.S. are obese or at risk for obesity

Updated reports highlight a Wayne State University study published in last month's issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion which reveals that one-third of infants in the United States are...

Donors giving less to Michigan colleges, universities

Charitable giving to many Michigan colleges and universities declined last year, a sign that the economy is not yet on track, according to a national survey released yesterday by the Council for Ai...

Live snow blog: Most Michigan colleges expect to reopen Thursday

A winter storm roundup story notes that most Michigan colleges are expected to be open on Thursday. Wayne State University is noted among the institutions expected to be operating normally.

Snow cancels Wednesday events

Another winter storm story notes that yesterday's blood drive at Wayne State University's College of Pharmacy was cancelled, but the American Red Cross promises it will be rescheduled.

Wayne State University closure reports

Numerous media outlets throughout Michigan reported Wayne State University’s closure Tuesday evening and Wednesday due to the winter storm. Below is a sampling of outlets. http://www.wsbt.com/...

February 1

The healthiest foods on the planet that you may not have tried

Tonia Reinhard, Wayne State University professor and president of the Michigan Dietetic Association, suggests some food choices that are loaded with health benefits such as Bilberries, Noni, Goji B...

Goodfellows surpass $1.3M campaign goal

The Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund of Detroit has exceeded its 2010 fundraising goal of $1.3 million, the group announced today. Volunteers raised about $32,000 over the target for its 2010 fundrais...

National Children’s Study

Dr. William Lyman, professor of pediatrics and director of the Children’s Research Center of Michigan, was interviewed on “The Craig Fahle Show” about the National Children’s Study. (cue to 1:04:...

UM Launch Pad model expands to help startups

The University of Miami's Launch Pad concept, which supports entrepreneurial efforts, is expanding as part of President Barack Obama's efforts to foster U.S. innovation. The Blackstone Charitable ...

Microsoft corporation opens new tech center

Gov. Rick Snyder – at the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Microsoft’s new technology center – mentioned the participation of Wayne State University students in job and internship prog...

City's 'economic gardening' initiative continues to grow

In 2010, the Sterling Heights "SmartZone" collaborative was started with the goals of economic gardening in mind. This group - consisting of 12 institutions including Wayne State University, Oaklan...

Eminent artist

Wayne State University professor Bill Harris, who has been named the 2011 Kresge Eminent Artist, was a guest on “The Craig Fahle Show. The Kresge Foundation bestows the award to "an exceptional art...

Constitutionality of national health care law

Wayne State University law professor Lance Gable talked about a judge’s ruling that the national health care law is unconstitutional. Gable was a guest on “The Craig Fahle Show.” (cue to 54:15)

For Detroit business, no lull before the storm — not even for mice

At Wayne State University, about 15,000 laboratory animals will need food, water and dosing Wednesday, regardless of weather, according to Paul Schwikert, director of the division of laboratory ani...

Health systems' storm plans: Reschedule appointments, close if it's not urgent — or stay open and hunker down

At Wayne State University’s School of Medicine, Matt Lockwood, director of communications, said patients have been contacted to reschedule some appointments with the Wayne State University Physicia...

Southeast Michigan PMI Dropped In January

The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) dropped to 55.5 from 56.3, indicating that Metro Detroit's economy grew at a slightly slower rate in January. This latest PMI value reveals a ...

First snow enters Michigan; totals could reach 15 inches

Round-up reports about the region’s first snow storm of the year mention expected closures of area schools and institutions. The Free Press reported that downtown hotels were filling up quickly as ...

Mackinac Art Museum hosts art, photo contests

The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum is hosting contemporary art and photography contests with cash prizes at stake. One of the events is the July 15-Oct. 9 Contemporary Art Exhibitio...

TechTown's NextCAT lands $250K in VC from Automation Alley

NextCAT has secured $250,000 in seed capital from Automation Alley, which will help pay for a pilot test of its bio-diesel catalyst technology in the first half of this year. That test should prove...

The Union apartments bring modern living options to WSU campus

The Union at Midtown apartments, located on Cass Ave. between Hancock and Warren, has already sold out sold out its 484 sq. ft. studios, three-bedroom apartments and four-bedroom apartments for the...

'1-8-7' co-star hosts gallery screening of classic African-American film

Lisa Alexander, Wayne State University Africana Studies professor, comments about “Nothing but a Man,” a film selected for the National Film Registry Library of Congress featuring a soundtrack of M...

Cynthia Bir: One cool science mom

Cynthia Bir, biomedical engineering professor and researcher at Wayne State University, is featured in a “Parent Pipeline” story examining her life as a parent and scientist. The Plymouth mother of...

PROFILE: Detroit - Accelerated education

Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour is featured in a story about metro Detroit’s universities and how they are helping the region to reinvent itself. Extensive background information abo...