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Peter Lichtenberg
Institute of Gerontology
Peter Lichtenberg, distinguished service professor of psychology and the director of the Institute of Gerontology, received the Gerontological Society of America's 2024 Donald P. Kent Award for exemplifying exceptional standards of professional leadership in gerontology through teaching, service and interpretation of gerontology to the larger society. Lichtenberg has been a member of GSA since 1987 and served as GSA president in 2022.
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Wayne State Across the Globe: Summer Research Map 2024
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Professor inspires community college students to redirect academic efforts into astronomy-related careers
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How WSU broadens health care career access for underrepresented, disadvantaged students
College to Career
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Wayne State leaders’ research affirms transformative value of college education, importance of equitable access
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College of Education student benefits from transfer pathway, scholarship on journey toward sports medicine career
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Wayne State helps ‘Grow Detroit’s Young Talent,’ celebrates a decade of partnership fueling summer work experiences
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Wayne State University College of Education awarded $1.25 million grant to strengthen special education instruction for students with disabilities
Fuel innovation
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Wayne State drives advancements in health with cutting-edge technology
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Professor inspires community college students to redirect academic efforts into astronomy-related careers
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NSF CAREER grant supports Wayne State fluorescent protein study, student lab opportunities
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Wayne State University awarded $1.3 million from Department of Defense to fine-tune augmented reality exposure therapy for PTSD
Empower health
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Riding with the Wayne Mobile Health Unit
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NIH funds critical center in Detroit to lead efforts to investigate and mitigate health impacts of community-voiced chemical and non-chemical stressors
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State-of-the-art MRI will advance Wayne State research
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Wayne State School of Social Work champions Collegiate Recovery Program to create a supportive and empowered college experience
Public Health
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Riding with the Wayne Mobile Health Unit
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NIH funds critical center in Detroit to lead efforts to investigate and mitigate health impacts of community-voiced chemical and non-chemical stressors
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Wayne State University experts warn of potential threats due to low vaccination rates in Michigan; stress importance of immunization
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Wayne State graduates empower urban health