New study explores why Blacks have a higher risk of dying from COVID-19
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Matthew Seeger
Dean of the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts
Professor of Communication
Dean Seeger’s research interests include crisis and risk communication. His work has appeared in over 200 peer-reviews journal articles, book chapters and conference proceedings. He has worked with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Center for Food Protection and Defense, and is a member of the World Health Organization Guidelines Development Group for Emergency Risk Communication. Seeger has been quoted in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Boston Globe, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
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Latest news
- Wayne State to extend test-optional admission requirement for fall 2022 freshman applicants
- Two ReBUILDetroit students featured in NIH-funded video series Face of Science
- Study finds link between statin use and reduced COVID-19 deaths
- Board of Governors recognizes faculty scholarly achievements
- New study from Wayne State explores why Blacks have a higher risk of dying from COVID-19
In the news
Health
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Study finds link between statin use and reduced COVID-19 deaths
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New study from Wayne State explores why Blacks have a higher risk of dying from COVID-19
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Do you really need to drink 8 glasses of water a day? An exercise scientist explains why your kidneys say 'no'
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Lab analysis helps protect community, environment
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Two ReBUILDetroit students featured in NIH-funded video series Face of Science
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Dunamis Archer beats the odds with unbridled determination and grit
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Class of 2021 grad maintains steady pace to third degree and career
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‘My Kinky Hair is Beautiful’: Research explores how Black women negotiate their identities
Innovation
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Help shape innovation, entrepreneurship at Wayne State
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Wayne State to streamline communication for current students using artificial intelligence
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Wayne State University STEM Innovation Learning Center, OurOffice to empower the next generation of leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion
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Wayne State University, partners invite K-12 and community to break world record in computer science programming with Michigan Accelerate Computer Science virtual event
Arts
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Karmanos to hold Health Equity Book Club discussion March 25
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The Walter P. Reuther Library and WKAR public media present 9to5: The Story of a Movement, the working women who organized and inspired change nationwide
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Former NPR host Michele Norris to share her journalistic journey, experiences exploring U.S. race relations
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Pepsi works with WSU alumna Desiree Kelly to share her take on Detroit
Honors & awards
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Board of Governors recognizes faculty scholarly achievements
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Academic Recognition Week celebrates faculty, staff virtually
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Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Dawn Medley honored with MACAC Achievement Award
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Wayne State University receives $1.2M to help veterans complete college