A boy\'s relationship with his mother changes as he grows up and the way it changes can affect his behavior when he\'s a teen, a new study says. \"These results suggest that successfully adapting to the transitions of childhood and adolescence may require parents and children to maintain relatively high levels of closeness and minimize conflict in their relationships,\" lead author Christopher Trentacosta, assistant professor of psychology at Wayne State University, said in a journal news release. \"The findings also have implications for prevention and intervention,\" he added. \"Family-focused programs should address conflict in the parent-child relationship if the goal is to reduce delinquent behavior, and should foster greater closeness between parents and children if improving peer relationships is the goal.\"

The author of a biography on the Stooges says it\'s the first to tell the full story of the punk rock pioneers, from the band\'s beginnings lurking around the University of Michigan in the late 1960s to last year\'s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. \"The Stooges: Head On\" is being officially released this week by publisher Wayne State University Press.

Wayne State University will host the kickoff workshop for "EcoCar 2: Plugging Into The Future," a one-of-a-kind engineering competition between teams representing 15 universities challenged to reduce the environmental impact of vehicles without compromising performance, safety or consumer acceptability. The competition will take place Thursday, Sept. 8 through Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at WSU's Marvin I. Danto Engineering Development Center. This three-year collegiate engineering program, established by the United States Department of Energy and General Motors Inc., will educate the next generation of automotive engineers, giving them the knowledge and skills needed to continue the evolution of automotive propulsion technology and energy efficiency. Wayne State is the only Michigan school participating in EcoCar 2.

The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index, a composite index of local economic activity, stood at 53.8 for the month of August. An index above 50 indicates an expanding economy. The Southeast Michigan economy expanded at a faster rate in August than in July, when the index was 51.7. "While we saw a slight increase in economic activity this month over last, we are beginning to see a trend toward slower growth compared to earlier this year," said Timothy Butler, associate professor of global supply chain management at Wayne State's business school.

In a story about Ford supplying up to 1,000 cars to Zipcar, whose members rent cars on an hourly basis, Wayne State University is noted as one of 250 college campuses that is now participating in the 24-7 hourly rental service. In Michigan, the service is also available at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. Most services involve a membership fee and an hourly rate. Some insurance is provided, but deductibles vary among competitors. Zipcar pays for gas, but members are expected to fill up when they return the vehicles.

A profile piece highlighting Rep. Hansen Clarke and his advocacy for Detroit references various legislation, initiatives, organizations and institutions that help positively impact the city's growth. He promotes metro Detroit as the possible future of the U.S. economy, one involving new manufacturing. "We've got the talent, we've got the engineers, we've got the research institutions," Clarke said, adding that all this gives him the chance to highlight the value of Wayne State University.

A study released Tuesday showed that most students pay only about half of tuition costs - the lowest percentage in years. The study released by the Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan showed that the cost for an average student to attend a state university was $4,787 in 2010. The average tuition listed for state universities in 2010 was $9,661, not including room and board - meaning students, on average, paid 49.5 percent of the list price. The reduced cost to students is due primarily to university-sponsored, need-based work-study and merit-based aid, which in some cases has tripled even with state cuts, officials said. \"While we have lost funding in some areas, Michigan education is still very, very affordable,\" said Al Hermsen, director of financial aid for Wayne State University. \"Institutions have come forward and increased their scholarships and grants (with) very large increases in helping (students) pay their tuition and fees.\"

To effectively support start-ups in a troubled economic environment, sometimes you have to be creative - and Wayne State University has adopted a strategy that other schools could use to bring more manpower to the table without spending a dime. The university is taking advantage of the federal work-study program, a mainstay on most college campuses, to provide cash-strapped fledgling firms with help they otherwise could not afford. Nancy Christ, director for research collaborations in the university's Division of Research, comments in the story.

Michigan universities and alumni associations that offer branded credit cards made $2.7 million in commissions and royalties last year, according to a first-ever Federal Reserve report required by new laws that regulate marketing to college students. Critics say universities and alumni groups should not make money marketing credit cards. But the schools and groups call the cards a service that allows students and alumni to give back. Wayne State University Alumni Association signed its agreement with Capitol One at the end of 2010 and received a first payment of $25,000 in February. The university decided to offer the card, not only as a service to its alumni but also as a way to get its name in the marketplace, said WSU spokesman Matt Lockwood.

Wayne State University has joined the Zipcar Inc. collegiate car sharing network. This cost-effective, convenient transportation option will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to Wayne State students, faculty and staff age 18 and older. Wayne State University members pay a $35 annual fee, and rates on all Zipcars start as low as $8 per hour and $66 per day. Gas, insurance, reserved parking spots, up to 180 miles of driving per day and roadside assistance are included in the hourly and daily Zipcar rates. Cars can be reserved for as little as an hour or for multiple days. "Zipcar provides low-cost, accessible car-sharing in many cities across the country, and we look forward to our students, faculty and staff having even greater access to all Detroit has to offer," said Timothy L. Michael, associate vice president of business and auxiliary operations and chief housing officer. "Zipcar will make it even easier to live on campus without the need for a personal automobile, in turn helping mitigate the high volume of traffic and limited parking in Midtown." A photo is included in the New York Times story; video is available at the WXYZ-TV site.

Are teenage boys delinquent because they don\'t have a close relationship with their mothers, or does a child\'s character determine how easy it is for a parent to foster warmth and closeness? Is it anyone\'s fault? A new longitudinal study published this week in the journal Child Development suggests that the mother-son bonds are critical in determining a boy\'s behavior as a teenager. Both the study and a new film -- \"Talk About Kevin\" -- raise questions about which comes first: the inability of a mother to show warmth toward the child or the child\'s inability to bond with the parent. Researchers say it is not anyone\'s fault, but the relationship is critical to the child\'s healthy development. The study was conducted at Wayne State University, Oklahoma State University, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Montreal and the University of Oregon. It was funded by the National Institutes of Health.

David Martin, researcher at Wayne State University's Center for Urban Studies, commented in a story about Windsor's low homicide rate. Comparing Detroit to other regions like Windsor, Martin said that communities with higher rates of unemployment do tend to have higher rates of violent crime.

Wayne State University will host a two-day symposium titled "Retirement in Transition: Work, Relax or Reboot?" Sept. 15 and 16, as part of its Forum on Contemporary Issues in Society (FOCIS). The program will include speakers discussing the concept of retirement and alternatives people now have to simply stopping work. It will also explore how the recession of the past few years has forced many to seek out other employment after retiring from their careers. Director of FOCIS and President Emeritus at WSU Irvin D. Reid said the program seeks to create a dialog about the changing options for retirement. "Now, people have choices," Reid said. "Work as a single activity, for a single company in one's life, may not be a reality."

A WWJ report noted that signs are up all over Wayne State's campus directing incoming students where to go - as the third day of "Move-In" days was underway.

An episode of "Detroit in Overdrive" features a high school trumpet player's journey to win a music scholarship at Wayne State University.

Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour was the featured guest on "Leaders on Leadership," DPTV's weekly co-production with Wayne State University's School of Business Administration. Assuming he would eventually return to academia, Gilmour left a doctoral program to gain real world business experience. After a career that included two turns as vice chair of Ford Motor Company, he was unanimously elected by the Board of Governors as Wayne State's 11th President. The interview will air again on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 5:30 p.m.

Coverage of Wayne State's "Move-In Days" highlighted the annual back to school tradition that is expected this weekend to draw nearly 1,800 students to campus. Incoming freshmen and new transfers will move into the Ghafari and Atchison residence halls located on the east side of Anthony Wayne Drive between Kirby and Warren.

Lori A. Pile, assistant professor of molecular cell biology at Wayne State University, recently received $1.39 million from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to study how a DNA-protein structure called chromatin regulates cell division and growth. Her findings are aimed at supporting the development of cancer treatments that are currently undergoing clinical trials.

With several universities across the state facing contract negotiations next summer, and public employees absorbing cuts to pay and benefits, the court hearing this morning in Isabella County for Central Michigan University professors defending their right to strike will be closely watched. Attorneys for the CMU faculty union will attempt to argue they are allowed to strike because it was in response to unfair labor practices, an argument that likely will be tough to make, legal experts said. \"If a judge wants to enforce the law, the judge should order them back to work,\" said James Perry, a partner in Dickinson Wright\'s labor/employment group and adjunct faculty member at Wayne State University.

NextCat, developed with Wayne State University technology and incubated at TechTown, was awarded nearly $500,000 from the National Science Foundation, bringing total investment in the biofuel company to $1.3 million. The $498,830 grant was a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research award. NextCat is working to advance a biofuel catalyst technology developed at the National Biofuels Energy Laboratory at Wayne State University.