Peter Karmanos, executive chairman of Compuware Corp., was a special guest on an edition of "Flashpoint" hosted by WDIV's Devin Scillian. During the discussion, Karmanos pointed out that Wayne State University is one of the safest areas in the tri-county area in terms of public safety. He noted that it is the epitome of what you would look for in public safety, and that the University funds this effort.

During this morning's newscast, WJR reporter Gene Fogel reported that Wayne State University will be holding the first of three public forums tonight at 5:30 p.m., in the Blue Lecture Hall in Wayne's State's Scott Hall. The forums are being held as part of the University's presidential search process to solicit public input.

This story features a look at the new Gold 'n' Greens restaurant located at Wayne State University. It's the only kosher restaurant in Detroit, and it is attracting a growing customer base. Open weekdays, Gold 'n' Greens offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What types of public messages will most likely deter drug and alcohol abuse or dissuade people from engaging in risky behavior? Negatively framed messages may not be an effective way to reach those most in need of persuasion, suggests a new study in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors by researchers from Indiana University and Wayne State University. Tim Bogg, assistant professor at Wayne State University, was a co-author. Using neuroimaging techniques, the researchers examined the impact of different messages on the brains of substance-dependent individuals and compared them to their effects on non-substance-dependent individuals. They also sought to determine where the problem lies in the circuit between message, brain and behavior, where the signal goes wrong. The findings suggest that the level of brain activity in regions of the brain that assess risk is lower in substance-dependent individuals than those who are not drug- or alcohol-dependent.

A recent study shows more metro Detroiters are confronting severe health problems that they might typically see in their parents. In fact, for many Detroiters, the study says, 50 is the new elderly. The study, "Dying Before Their Time," commissioned by the Detroit Area Agency on Aging and conducted by researchers at Wayne State University's School of Medicine/Detroit Medical Center, examined death trends from 1999 to 2009. The study, which ran 2007-09, found the death rate for seniors ages 60-74 was 60 percent higher in Detroit compared to the rest of the state, and a startling 131 percent higher for ages 50-59. The study followed a similar one published in 2003 covering 1999-2001. Unfortunately, not much has changed since then, says Dr. Herbert C. Smitherman Jr., assistant dean of community and urban health at the Wayne State University School of Medicine and a study author, citing premature illness, excessive hospitalizations and high death rates. The biggest change in the study, however, is that while the death rate declined among Detroit-area residents ages 60 to 74 in the state, it increased among 50-60 year olds.

WDET's Craig Fahle spoke with Marc Kruman, professor of History at Wayne State University, and Gregory Sumner, professor of History at the University of Detroit Mercy, about the history of Thanksgiving and President Abraham Lincoln's role in making it the official national holiday we know today.

Wayne State University is noted as a major anchor in this feature segment on "Redefining Detroit."

Since 2002, Wayne State University's College of Education has helped prepare girls for training and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through the GO-GIRL program. The GO-GIRL (Gaining Options-Girls Investigate Real Life) program, designed to promote interest in STEM related careers and to boost mathematics skills and confidence in seventh-grade girls, is accepting applications through Dec. 3 for the winter 2013 semester. The 10-week Saturday program, hosted by the College of Education, launches Jan. 26 on Wayne State's main campus. "GO-GIRL is much more than a one-time intervention program," said Sally Roberts, co-founder and director of the program. "It is a community that provides support and encouragement for both parents and their daughters as they prepare for college and beyond."

In the final installment of a series on Michigan's mental health care system, a pilot program at Wayne State University is highlighted. WSU police officers team with mental health workers to reach mentally ill people on the street.

Colin Baker, Wayne State University professor of communications, participated in a panel discussion on workplace bullying during The Craig Fahle Show. (cue to about 40 percent)

Wayne State University has received a significant gift from Mort and Brigitte Harris to create scholarships for the School of Medicine and provide resources and ongoing support for the university's community outreach adult literacy program. The gift will create the Mort and Brigitte Harris Endowed Scholarship Fund (Harris Scholars) in the School of Medicine and the Mort and Brigitte Harris Office for Adult Literacy Endowment Fund in the Irvin D. Reid Honors College. "The friendship and support Mort and Brigitte Harris have provided to Wayne State University is reflective of their commitment to scholarship, research and community," Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour said. "This is simply the latest in a wonderful history of giving, and it is difficult to find an area or issue that concerns them that remains unaided by their generosity." More than 300 media outlets ran the story nationwide.

Wayne State University's College of Nursing has received a $12,000 grant from the Metro Health Foundation to fund three scholarships for undergraduate nursing students. Scholarship recipients will be selected from third- and fourth-year students enrolled full-time in the college who maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average and demonstrate the need for financial support to finish their undergraduate studies. "The College of Nursing is grateful to the Metro Health Foundation for its support in funding these much-needed scholarships," said Dean Barbara K. Redman. "Many of our students rely on tuition support, and the foundation's generosity encourages highly qualified students to continue their studies and achieve their goal of a career in nursing."

Rogers Mantese Associates, P.C. recently awarded its Annual Law Scholarship at the Irvin D. Reid Honors College at Wayne State University to sophomore Rimah Alwakya. The scholarship was presented during the school's 7th Annual Honors Scholarship Dinner at the McGregor Center on campus. Sponsored by the law firm, the scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate Wayne State University student who demonstrates academic accomplishments and whose goal is to attend Wayne State University Law School and, ultimately, practice law in metropolitan Detroit.

Wayne State University's Great Lakes Stem Cell Commercialization Center is noted in a story about current research being conducted in the field. Researchers at the center are using stem cells to understand why children with Down syndrome are more susceptible to a specific kind of leukemia.

A proposal that would end Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's tax-exempt status and transform the organization from a charitable trust of the state to a customer-owned nonprofit is making headway in Lansing, but not without critics trying to step in the path of the legislation to overhaul Michigan's largest health insurer. Competitors and advocates for consumers and the elderly - including the state attorney general - have been attempting to change or stop the legislation, which was proposed by Gov. Rick Snyder and enjoyed widespread support in the Michigan Senate. "Any large internal change to an insurer with 4.4 million customers representing 70 percent of the market is going to raise concerns and should be scrutinized, said Allen Goodman, an economics professor at Wayne State University. "It seems to me that it scares people a little bit. You've always had Blue Cross. It's always been a big corporation, and it's always been nonprofit," he said. "People think of the Blues as being a monolith. … It's a very valuable franchise."

TechTown Monday announced a $150,000 grant from the Marjorie S. Fisher Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. The grant will support the nonprofit incubator and accelerator's recently launched business stabilization and development program in Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood. The one-year grant will enable TechTown to serve Brightmoor businesses through "Tune Up" sessions, one-on-one coaching and full SWOT analyses (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats). "Thriving small businesses within the neighborhoods of Detroit are critical to the economic health of their respective communities, each of which has a direct impact on the health of the city as a whole," said Leslie Smith, president and CEO of TechTown, which is affiliated with Wayne State University. "Economic inclusion is central to urban revitalization. Therefore, our work in the neighborhoods of Detroit is not feel-good work; it is a critical component of our broader obligation to provide economic opportunities for all Detroiters. Only then will we be able to declare a full recovery in the city of Detroit."

Two Michigan universities rank in the top 10 nationally for the number of international students, prompting some to praise the state and others to question whether the schools should set aside more slots for in-state students. Michigan ranks ninth for the most foreign students in the nation. Michigan had 25,551 international students at its colleges and universities in the 2011-2012 academic year, up 3.6 percent from the previous year, according to 2012 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. Nationally, the number of international students grew by 6 percent to a record high of 764,495. The University of Michigan ranked eighth for the most international students, followed by Michigan State University in ninth. In the Michigan, Wayne State University is listed in the third position with 2,216.

Officials with Google say during the first half of this year the U.S. government requested access to users private Gmail accounts - nearly 8,000 times. The company says it received roughly 20,000 similar requests from governments around the world. WDET reporter Quinn Klinefelter spoke with Lead Systems Security Specialist for Wayne State University Kevin Hayes.

Loraleigh Keashly, professor in Wayne State's College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, Department of Communications, and conflict resolution expert, offers comments in this story about the effects of bullying. "Kids who are repeatedly bullied are at greater risk of depression, anxiety, migraines and loss of self-confidence later in life. They're more likely to have problems with alcohol and drug use and avoidance behaviours. By the time they get to college, we hope these things change, but the social damage may be done. Lots of those kids have lost opportunities to be social or to feel safe because they've been in a war zone. As adults some bully victims find ways to build resilience. But for many, the ability to be assertive at work or to show the strengths they need to advance have been affected. Dealing with those who have more power can be overwhelming."

Suhasini Modem, a PhD in plant physiology at Wayne State University, provides best practices for using garlic. Smash, crush or cut it, and then let it sit for 15 minutes or so before using it. That will allow the enzyme allinase to convert the compound allin to its active form, allicin, which fights cancer. Eat garlic raw. By adding garlic raw at the end of your recipe, instead of cooking with it, you'll preserve all the anti-cancer properties. Sautéing garlic at medium temperatures for two minutes completely destroys its ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells, Modem says. And combine your fresh, raw garlic with other healthy foods-perhaps with olive oil, Modem suggests.