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May 31

Tom Walsh: Bill Ford to city, state: Don't sugarcoat fiscal reality, deal with it

In a speech to the Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference on Thursday morning, Bill Ford, executive chairman for Ford Motor Co., said trends in transportation, manufacturing a...

Trade ruling against S. Korean firms could aid Whirlpool

Trade experts say a U.S. Department of Commerce decision Wednesday on trade subsidies could help Michigan-based Whirlpool Corp. but lead to higher-priced clothes washers for consumers. The Commerce...

WSU/DMC physicians' breakthrough "cooling blanket" treatment makes national news

WSU/DMC physician publishes breakthrough study on benefits over time of "cooling blanket" treatment on oxygen-deprived newborns After more than 10 years of study, investigators in the National Ins...

Health systems' Midtown revitalization plan takes shape

The Henry Ford Health System Wednesday announced its first major tenant in its $500 million plan to redevelop 300 acres of vacant and deteriorated housing south of its Detroit flagship campus. The ...

Media outlets across the country report WSU, MSU and U-M pump $300M into auto industry research and development

The University Research Corridor released a report yesterday at the Mackinac Policy Conference highlighting the innovation already under way at Wayne State University, the University of Michigan an...

May 30

New Programs

Crain’s provided a directory of new programs offered by Michigan’s educational institutions following interviews with academic, admissions and marketing executives within the schools. The list is d...

Wayne State journalism professor Fred Vultee remembers country music legend Doc Watson in CNN column

Fred Vultee, assistant professor of journalism at Wayne State University, writes a piece about bluegrass and acoustic country music legend Doc Watson who died Tuesday at age 89. Vultee still has ph...

WSU President Allan Gilmour in roundtable interview with WJR's Paul W. Smith during Mackinac Policy Conference

WJR’s Paul W. Smith conducted a live roundtable interview with the presidents of Michigan’s big three research universities during Day 2 of the Mackinac Policy Conference. Wayne State University Pr...

May 29

WSU Professor of Music Jim Hartway and Detroit Jazz Festival Artistic Director Chris Collins discuss the Detroit-Torino Urban Jazz Project with Craig Fahle

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Detroit Jazz Festival are partnering to create the Detroit-Torino Urban Jazz Project. The project will combine music and time-lapse photography for a performa...

Belleville View reports Wayne State chemistry department among top 100 worldwide

WAYNE COUNTY: Wayne State University's Department of Chemistry is among the top 100 in the world, according to the latest ranking by the Academic Ranking of World Universities. More than 1,000 univ...

WSU President Allan Gilmour tells of his battle with cancer in Detroit Free Press/AP feature

An interview story with Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour chronicles his battle with prostate cancer as he leads one of Michigan’s largest universities. A PSA test last fall came back ...

May 28

Progestin may reduce pregnancy chances

Progestin, a hormone used to treat infertility due to polycystic ovary syndrome, may reduce the odds of conception and giving birth, researchers say. Dr. Michael P. Diamond of Wayne State Universit...

How Fukushima may show up in your sushi

Stanford researchers tested 15 Pacific bluefin tuna that had migrated from Japan to the California coast and found that the levels of radioactive cesium in these fish were 10 times higher than tho...

U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy David Danielson discusses WSU's EcoCar2 team during CBS Detroit interview

Technology reporter Matt Roush interviewed David Danielson, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy, about EcoCar2: Plugging In to the Future competition being held in Los Angeles. Danielson discussed t...

Medical publication examines progestin study conducted by research universities, including Wayne State

The hormone progestin, often given as a first step in infertility treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), appears to decrease the odds of conception and of giving birth, according to a stud...

CBS Detroit highlights WSU researcher's new computer technology for wheelchair users

A Wayne State University researcher has introduced computer technology that makes it easier for people who need wheelchairs to select one that best suits their needs. In “Remote Decision Support fo...

May 23

Commentary: Michigan should fight to limit campaign money

Jocelyn Benson, associate professor of law at Wayne State University, wrote an op-ed about corporate campaign financing. Benson wrote: “States seeking to fight the corrupting influence of money in ...

Dr. James Rowley comments in ABC News report examining new sleep apnea research

Sleep apnea may prove to be a treatable cause of high blood pressure, according to research released today that suggests wearing a special breathing mask at night may protect apnea patients from th...

WWJ's Pat Sweeting interviews WSU President Allan Gilmour about School of Medicine's new grads

About 300 Wayne State University students earned the title of doctor during ceremonies Tuesday at the Fox Theater. President Allan Gilmour spoke with WWJ’s Pat Sweeting about the new graduates: “Th...

May 22

WSU nutrition professor comments in TIME magazine article examining the health benefits of palm oil

Preliminary research suggests that the form of vitamin E packed into the oil-palm fruit, tocotrienol, could help fight cancer and prevent strokes. Pramod Khosla, associate professor in the Departme...

WSU EcoCar 2 Leader Jesse Latarte talks with FOX 2 news about the team's work

Fox 2 conducted a live interview with leaders of the EcoCAR 2 project in Los Angeles. Jesse Latarte, WSU team leader, talked about her team of students and their efforts during the first year of th...

WSUPD's CompStat initiative highlighted in Model D report

Wayne State University Police Department’s (WSUPD) CompStat initiative, a joint effort with other public safety agencies, is cited as a program that helps to create a safe place for people to live,...

May 21

WJR's Destination 313 features Pay It Forward Founder and recent Wayne State Grad Charlie Cavell

Charlie Cavell, a recent graduate from Wayne State University, was a guest on Destination 313 to discuss his non-profit Pay It Forward. The initiative helps young adults between the ages of 18 and...

Local media outlets cover Lovin' the D resource fair held at Matthaei Athletic Center

More than 500 organizations were represented during the Lovin’ the D event held Saturday on the campus of Wayne State University. The resource fair offered medical and dental exams, entertainment a...

Marick Masters discusses the future of labor unions, Labor@Wayne event with WWJ

The future of public sector unions and collective bargaining will be discussed Monday at an event on the campus of Wayne State University. Marick Masters, director of Labor@Wayne, said representati...

May 20

'Strings' not needed

In a letter to the editor, Margaret Williams, interim dean and professor of management in Wayne State’s School of Business Administration, responds to Crain’s publisher Mary Kramer’s May 14 column:...

Berkley hosts Chinese language, culture camp

Middle and high school students will get an opportunity to sample Chinese culture and language this July in a two-week “China Corps Summer Institute” hosted by the Berkley Public Schools. Wayne Sta...

State court to rule on PA4 repeal

A three-judge panel could overturn the Board of State Canvassers April vote that denied certification of more than 200,000 signatures collected to repeal Public Act 4, the state’s emergency manager...

In Detroit's distressed areas, the neighbors left, and now services disappear

Amid dwindling population and revenue, Detroit is trying to encourage people to move out of rundown neighborhoods that are largely vacant, yet drain the city of its resources. That means many of th...

Wayne State nurse researcher receives national award for efforts to improve hospital-based palliative care

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses will present the Flame of Excellence Award to Margaret L. Campbell, a nationally known expert in hospital-based palliative care and end-of-life issu...

WSU's Michelle Cote receives $888K grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Susan G. Komen for the Cure®'s 2012 research program takes aim at early and late stage breast disease while seeking answers in early detection, cancer prevention, and socioeconomic issues that ofte...

May 19

Do You Want the Good News First?

In an op-ed, Thomas Friedman writes that we must preserve the “magic combination of cutting-edge higher education, government-funded research and immigration of high-I.Q. risk-takers.” He notes tha...

May 17

Preserving our past

Mike Smith, Walter P. Reuther Library archivist, is the recipient of the 2012 Leonard N. Simons Award, conferred to individuals in the community who have made outstanding contributions to preservin...

Detroit Sports Commission launches membership benefits program

The nonprofit Detroit Sports Commission has launched its first membership benefits program, offering ticket discounts and other benefits. Other perks for "D-Sports Nation" program members will incl...

Wayne State Executive Chef Guilio Fattore gives healthy cooking demonstration on FOX 2 news segment promoting ladies' 'Health Crawl'

WJBK Fox 2, 5/16 “Ladies Night Out Health Crawl” Wayne State University Executive Chef Guilio Fattore offered a cooking demonstration during a Fox 2 segment highlighting tonight’s “Ladies Night O...

WSU Institute of Gerontology's Peter Lichtenberg discusses Alzheimer's impact in Detroit Free Press article

Wayne State University's Institute of Gerontology worries about a growing trend in the number of Americans being wrongfully assumed -- even medically misdiagnosed -- with Alzheimer's, the most comm...

Report: Michigan research universities rank among nation's best for developing 21st century talent

Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) institutions continue to competitively rank among the top research innovation clusters in the nation in producing the high-tech, high-demand talent req...

May 16

Detroit News reports Wayne State grads hopeful of getting jobs

Though participation in the work force for young people remains near historic lows, many new graduates of Michigan universities feel optimistic about their job prospects. A sampling of students fro...

Crash course: Event shows Detroiters that there’s no painless path out of this mess

A select group of Midtown residents gathered last week for an exercise in understanding, using fake money and role-playing to gain insight on the real-world catastrophe their city is facing. The ev...

U.S. Department of Energy highlights visit to Detroit, meeting with WSU engineering students

On Friday, May 11, Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel B. Poneman traveled to Detroit to speak to labor and environmental advocacy groups at the BlueGreen Alliance’s Good Jobs, Green Jobs conference,...

May 15

Detroit citizens suing over blighted houses

Detroit residents and business owners are tired of blighted buildings that are blemishing their neighborhood and have begun suing the owners as a result. John Mogk, Wayne State University law prof...

Ally pays $750 million in ResCap bankruptcy to 'avoid the noise'

Ally Financial Inc. contributed $750 million to cover legal claims on soured loans tied to its bankrupt mortgage unit, even though the firm calls them meritless, "to avoid the noise," according to ...

Wayne State swimmer Catherine Leix named Michigan College Female Athlete of the Year

The Detroit Athletic Club named Catherine Leix its Michigan College Female Athlete of the Year during a ceremony held at the DAC Monday night. The former Flint Southwestern grad and standout Wayne ...

WSU communications professor Hayg Oshagan quoted in Bridge Magazine about New Michigan Media

Michigan is home to a variety of ethnic media outlets: the Jewish News, the Latino Press, the Michigan Chronicle among them. Hayg Oshagan, a professor at Wayne State University, looked at the outle...

Sports Science, featuring WSU’s Cynthia Bir, wins emmy

ESPN Sport Science, the TV series featuring Wayne State University Professor of Biomedical Engineering Cynthia Bir, won one of the two Sports Emmy Awards for which it was nominated this year. The N...

May 14

International arbitration authority Gary Born speaking at Wayne State Law School

An article notes that Gary Born, chair of the International Arbitration Practice Group of international law firm WilmerHale, will speak at Wayne State University Law School’s 2012 Commencement Cere...

Citizen Detroit Project: Sheila Cockrel and Irvin D. Reid on voter empowerment

Former Detroit City Council member Sheila Cockrel and former Wayne State University President Irvin D. Reid joined Craig Fahle to discuss Citizen Detroit Project, a new initiative working to teach ...

College of Engineering students' problem-solving techniques highlighted in CBS, Detroit City & Press articles

Wayne State University College of Engineering undergraduate students are solving complex problems — and uncovering potential cost savings — for automotive and health-care industry giants. As part o...

Dr. Herb Smitherman Jr. discusses health disparities with WWJ's Pat Sweeney

Dr. Herb Smitherman Jr., assistant dean for community and urban health at Wayne State University, commented about the latest report on the growing gap in health disparities.

WDIV, Detroit Free Press announce WSU School of Medicine's Ladies Night Out 'Health Crawl'

Wayne State’s School of Medicine and the Wayne State University Physician Group will host the “Ladies Night Out Health Crawl” from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 17, at Scott Hall. The free event celeb...

May 13

Vendors, shoppers like business expo's new venue

Tina Abbott, Wayne State University Board of Governors chair, is noted as one of the visitors to the Livonia Business Expo hosted on Mother’s Day at Laurel Park Place in Livonia. Abbott said she li...

Mother-Daughter graduates walk stage together at Wayne State

A feature traces the road to graduation and the May 7 commencement activities for Wayne State University students Sherry Kahari and Darcia Miller. The mother and daughter team earned degrees in Soc...

Wayne State brain research noted in Yahoo News report examining impact of injury among NFL players

Fifty National Football League (NFL) veterans will participate in a locally-based study to investigate the long-term impact of playing football on the brain. The study will be led by Randall Benson...

Lab Manager Magazine reports Michigan research universities rank among nation's best

Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) institutions – Wayne State University, Michigan State University, University of Michigan - continue to competitively rank among the top research innova...

May 11

Detroit to propose replacing health department with public institute

The city of Detroit will propose closing its health department, to be replaced by a public health institute with much of the funding to carry out most of the same services it now offers, the Free P...

Commentary: Michigan GOP playing partisan game with university funding

State Rep. Jeff Irwin, D-Ann Arbor, criticizes the Legislature’s funding plans for higher education suggesting that it has become a partisan game. He writes that Michigan’s Republicans have passed ...

May 10

Wayne State University's Forum On Contemporary Issues in Society

WJR’s Frank Beckmann spoke with Irvin D. Reid, Wayne State University president emeritus, and Sheila Cockrel, former Detroit City Councilwoman, about a community event designed to explore issues an...

Michigan universities excel at developing world-class talent

In a benchmark study, Michigan’s research universities prove to be world class breeding grounds for new talent, on par or out-competing with top schools around the nation. The annual report commiss...

Between the Lines profiles choreographer, WSU dance professor Jeff Rebudal

Dance can take people on many unexpected journeys, whether on the stages of the world in performance or the more personal journey of self-discovery. Jeff Rebudal has done both, and as an associate ...

Detroit Free Press notes Wayne State Associate Provost Monica Brockmeyer selected for executive leadership program

Monica Brockmeyer, Wayne State University associate provost and associate professor of computer science, has been selected for the inaugural class of the Executive Leadership in Academic Technology...

CBS Detroit report highlights WSU's College of Engineering and GO-GIRL STEM education program

On May 5, Wayne State University’s College of Engineering hosted 38 former participants in the Gaining Options — Girls Investigate Real Life (GO-GIRL) program at Wayne State. The event, GO-GIRLs Go...

May 9

Detroit residents to become city council members for a day

Wayne State University’s Forum On Contemporary Issues in Society (FOCIS) and CitizenDetroit are hosting a civic engagement project this evening which will explore ideas to solve the city’s financia...

Wayne State: Genes, vascular risk modify effects of aging on brain, cognition

Efforts to understand how the aging process affects the brain and cognition have expanded beyond simply comparing younger and older adults. “Everybody ages differently. By looking at genetic variat...

Former aide to Robert Ficano charged in federal corruption probe

A former aide to Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano is the latest person charged in a federal corruption probe of county government. David Edwards, 41, of Detroit, who resigned last month from hi...

WSU's Institute of Gerontology part of Grosse Pointe Today's "How the Brain Ages" series

A two-part series on “How the Brain Ages,” with researchers from Wayne State University’s Institute of Gerontology (IOG), offered interactive brain exercises and gave the audience practical informa...

Detroit News article highlights CitizenDetroit initiative being launched during Wayne State's FOCIS

More than 100 Detroit residents will be participating in a series of workshops called CitizenDetroit being launched Thursday at the International Institute at Kirby and John R. Armed with an actual...

May 8

WSU researches patterns of heavy alcohol use and life commitments in at-risk young adults

A Wayne State University researcher believes a better understanding of risk factors for excessive alcohol use may one day help at-risk adolescents transition more quickly to healthier and more prod...

WDET covers WSU commencement, Astronaut Jerry Linenger's keynote address

Astronaut Jerry Linenger delivered the keynote address last night during Wayne State University’s graduation ceremony at Ford Field. Linenger is an alumnus of Wayne State’s medical school and a win...

Detroit Free Press feature story profiles Wayne State mother and daughter graduates at commencement

A feature story chronicles the road to commencement for Wayne State University students Sherry Kahari and Darcia Miller. The mother and daughter duo earned degrees in Social Work – Kahari received ...

Media outlets report Michigan universities rank among nation's best for training talent; President Allan Gilmour quoted

Michigan’s University Research Corridor (URC) institutions continue to rank among the top research innovation clusters in the nation in producing the high-tech, high-demand talent required for the ...

May 7

Detroit’s $65,000 Dodge Intrepid: Investigation finds police have 110 cars with expired leases

An investigative report examining expensive vehicle leases being paid by the Detroit Police Department includes commentary and analysis from Alan Reinstein, George Husband Professor of Accounting a...

Local economy, Big 3 continues to improve

The local economy in the Detroit area continues to show signs of improvement. The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) registered 62.6 in April, dipping slightly from 66.1 in March. H...

WWJ, CW 50 mention Wayne State Commencement at Ford Field

Wayne State University to hold commencement tonight at Ford Field These radio and television media outlets noted that Wayne State University will be holding its commencement ceremonies this evenin...

FOX 2 News highlights WSU student receiving business degree after 30 years

Sandy Turin will be receiving her bachelor’s degree in business administration following 30 years of taking one class per semester. Turin, who is a full-time working mother, has maintained a family...

Couple graduating from Wayne State featured in Channel 7 News report

Dorothy Dunne, 78, and her husband Harold, 82, will be graduating tonight during Wayne State University’s commencement ceremonies. She is getting her first bachelor's degree in theater, and her hus...

May 6

Bengt Arnetz quoted in Chicago Tribute story examing the impact of PTSD on soldiers

Up to one in five of soldiers suffer severe post-traumatic stress disorder and could be monitored for signs to prevent aggressive outbursts. The only treatments available are antidepressants and ps...

Detroit Hub highlights research at Wayne and DMC that saves at-risk babies

A column highlighting work being done at Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center’s Hutzel Woman’s Hospital to save the lives of at-risk babies, includes a testimonial from Detroiter K...

WSU honor students Richard and Raymond Diggs discuss life after graduation with WWJ's Stephanie Davis

WWJ reporter Stephanie Davis talked to twin brothers Richard and Raymond Diggs who will graduate next week with honors from Wayne State University with degrees in political science. Both have been ...

May 4

Commentary: New Medicare board could hurt Michigan's seniors

Linda Burghardt, executive director of the Michigan chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, cites a Wayne State University study in her opinion piece about the federal government’s atte...

May 3

Music educators to get honorary WSU degrees

A brief notes that Jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell and operatic tenor George Shirley will receive honorary degrees from Wayne State University at its commencement Monday at Ford Field in Detroit. Both...

WSU Press Acquisitions Editor Annie Martin discusses $500K grant for writers' series with Michigan Radio

The Meijer Foundation is giving $500,000 to support the Made in Michigan writers’ series, which was started by Wayne State University Press in 2006. Senior Acquisitions Editor Annie Martin says it’...

WSU President Emeritus Irvin D. Reid announces launch of CitizenDetroit in Detroit Free Press column

In a guest column, Wayne State University President Emeritus Irvin D. Reid opined about the City of Detroit’s financial crisis and announced the launch of CitizenDetroit, which will be a major comp...

Michigan Chronicle feature story highlights WSU's Math Corps

A feature story examines Wayne State University’s Math Corps, a combined academic enrichment and mentoring program envisioned by WSU professors Steve Kahn and Leonard Boehm in 1992. Math Corps is a...

May 2

E-waste collection held this Friday

Dispose of your electronic waste during the Wayne State University e-waste collection from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 4 in Parking Lot 11 on Cass Avenue between Antoinette and York. The Office...

Detroit Medical Orchestra and WSU's Dr. Michael Cher featured in Detroit Free Press story

Detroit Free Press, 5/2 More hospitals in Michigan look to care for patients through music By Patricia Anstett A feature story examining the therapeutic benefits of music, mentions the Detroit M...

Detroit News column profiles WSU student Charlie Cavell and his passion for giving back

Wayne State University graduate Charlie Cavell is profiled in a column highlighting his passion for giving back. Cavell prevailed over a tough upbringing to earn a college degree, start a succes...

Professor Tim Butler discusses Michigan economy, April's PMI with CBS Detroit

The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) came in at 62.6 in April, dipping slightly from 66.1 in March. Index values above 50 generally suggest an expanding economy, and the higher ab...

May 1

Dispose of your e-waste at Wayne State Friday, May 4

Wayne State University invites you to take your spring cleaning to the next level by disposing of your electronic waste during an e-waste collection, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 4, in Park...

Congressman, students, ministers urge action on student loan interest

Congressman Gary Peters and advocates gathered on Tuesday at Wayne State University’s Oakland Center in Farmington Hills for a press conference to urge support for legislation that will prevent Sta...

Model D notes Wayne State's Zipcar fleet expansion

Wayne State University's nascent Zipcar fleet is growing fast, doubling in size since launching last fall. The fleet started with two cars and has added two more thanks to rising demand for the car...

Renaissance Venture Capital raises 2nd fund, passes $100 million mark

The Renaissance Venture Capital Fund (RCVF), the venture capital fund-of-funds formed by Business Leaders for Michigan, Monday announced formation of a second fund with initial capital of $60 milli...

Dr. Carl Christensen quoted in Detroit Free Press story examining newborns addicted to painkillers

An increased reliance on prescription painkillers and the resulting addiction has now shown up in the most vulnerable patients — America’s newborns, according to a report released today. Addicted b...

CBS Detroit reports Karmanos Institute's 30th Annual Dinner raises $1.7M to combat cancer

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute’s 30th Annual Dinner held last weekend raised nearly $1.7 million to benefit Karmanos’ cancer care, making this the most successful Annual Dinner in Karman...

Higher ed funding proposal to be discussed in Lansing

Lansing reporter Tim Skubick reported that Michigan’s Legislature will be looking at higher education funding this week. He pointed out that under the plan some say there is a bias on the western s...