Midtown's main man

Wayne State University Police Chief Anthony Holt is featured in a front-page profile piece highlighting his role with the university in safeguarding Midtown. Several local community leaders and business owners lauded the WSU Police Department for its holistic perspective to addressing crime. "Midtown is part of the University community and Wayne State Police is a crucial partner in that endeavor," Holt said. "We are part of the partnership that provides additional police service to the Midtown area, patrolling, responding to requests for service, community policing, traffic enforcement and being a proactive crime prevention partner by providing a high degree of visibility." Photos of Holt are included.

May 18, 2011

Where do Race for the Cure proceeds go?

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is an event that brings tens of thousands together to raise millions of dollars and most of that money doesn\'t leave home. Twenty-five percent of all the net proceeds from the Race for the Cure go to research grants nationally, many of which have found their way back here to institutions like Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University,\" according to Lisa M. Graddix, Karmanos Cancer Institute.

May 18, 2011

WSU lands $750K grant to improve healthcare education options

Wayne State University has received a $750,000 grant from the Kresge Foundation to expand the Michigan Area Education Center program. The Michigan Area Education Center is working to recruit and train more students for the health-care workforce. The program focuses on students in economically challenged areas to help alleviate unemployment attract more talent to the rapidly growing industry. \"It\'s intended to recruit kids in the K-12 into the health-care profession,\" says Ramona Benkert, associate professor at the College of Nursing at Wayne State. \"It also will help them improve their skill set. The long-term goal is to get these kids into the health-care professions.\"

May 17, 2011

Online commentary: What Detroit can learn from entrepreneurship in Nairobi

This commentary piece compares business incubators for technology entrepreneurs at both Wayne State University's TechTown and Nairobi - writing that both "are redefining the cities." TechTown includes leaders from Wayne State University, DTE Energy, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, and City Council President Charles Pugh. TechTown has about 220 tenants, and, like iHub, it has a long waiting list.

May 17, 2011

One cup cuts blood pressure, two stave off dementia... and six reduce your skin cancer risk - the GOOD news about coffee!

In a story about the pros and cons of coffee drinking, a Wayne State University study is referenced showing that drinking six or more cups a day can reduce the risk of some skin cancers by 31 per cent. In the study, Wayne State researchers studied more than 90,000 women determining that antioxidants may protect skin cells.

May 17, 2011

Bookstock and WSU partner for scholarships

Carolyn Clifford spoke with Wayne State's Sandra Yee, dean of the School of Library and Information Science, about the university's partnership with Bookstock. Bookstock, along with contributing partners Gardner-White Furniture and Wallside Windows, committed to offer three $2,000 scholarships to graduate students in the School of Library and Information Science. Bookstock is hosting its annual used book and media sale at Laurel Park Place in Livonia through May 22.

May 17, 2011

Roy Roberts takes over indebted Detroit Public Schools

Marytza Gawlik, who teaches in Wayne State University\'s Education Leadership and Policy Studies Department, commented in an article examining the role of Detroit Public Schools' newly appointed emergency manager Roy Roberts. \"It is an urban school district, and it has undergone various forms of urban school reform: decentralization, recentralization and now, the new prescription for urban school reform, is to become a charter school,\" Gawlik said.

May 17, 2011

Model D TV: Upmarket urban residential

In a video feature, Model D TV's Tom Hendrickson highlights residential and commercial activity downtown, in the Detroit Medical Center and around Wayne State University and the Cultural Center. The feature shows life in the Woodward Corridor: a combination of corporate investment, community engagement, increasing lifestyle choices, and people looking for places to work and live.

May 17, 2011

Study of Metro Detroit meat samples reveals antibiotic-resistant MRSA

Several media outlets highlight research from Wayne State University's Department of Food and Nutrition Science which found antibiotic-resistant bacteria MRSA in meat and chicken in retail stores. In the study, Wayne State University researchers showed 2 percent of raw meat samples from Metro Detroit grocers tested positive for MRSA, methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, a difficult-to-treat bacteria that can cause serious illness and sometimes death from undercooked meat. "This study is not trying to scare people, but make people aware that some bugs are in our food. Follow the proper food handling procedures and it will be okay," said assistant professor Yifan Zhang, the study\'s principal investigator.

May 17, 2011

Six big kid sleep problems

Research from Wayne State University is included in a round-up piece examining the cause of sleep deprivation in children. A WSU study found that adults who were exposed to radiofrequency waves (similar to the ones emitted by cell phones) for three hours before bedtime had a shortened deepest-sleep stage -- the time when the body repairs damaged cells.

May 16, 2011

Macomb County executive proposes cuts to departments, agencies

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel said he plans to eliminate two county agencies, as well as seven boards and commissions, to save an estimated $2.5 million a year, beginning in 2012. Among the cuts would be the elimination of the county's Reference and Research Center, a remnant of the county library which the board turned over to Wayne State University to use as an extension and classroom space about two years ago. It provides residents with access to reference books, newspapers and online databases.

May 16, 2011

RUMBLINGS: One of our Dr. Franks will see you now

Even with the pending retirement in June of Robert R. Frank, the geriatrician who has been at Wayne State for 41 years, there will still be two other Robert Franks at Wayne State University's School of Medicine. Robert N. Frank, the ophthalmologist who has been at the school for 35 years, and now a third Frank -- Robert A. Frank, a cardiothoracic surgeon -- is on the way. He will become chief medical officer of the Wayne State University Physician Group. On June 30, Robert R. Frank will retire after giving the medical school commencement address on May 24 and his retirement party on June 10.

May 15, 2011

Wayne State Law School commencement

Wayne State's Law School commencement is noted during a weather report on local conditions.

May 15, 2011

Bullying

Elizabeth Barton, associate director of Wayne State's Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, participated in an interview on bullying during WJR's Warren Pierce Show.

May 15, 2011

Jim Whymer: Carrie Lohr will give WSU best shot

A profile story discusses the appointment of Wayne State University's women's softball coach Carrie Lohr. Times-Herald sports writer Jim Whymer wrote that Lohr faces a major rebuilding job with a team that has struggled with seven consecutive losing seasons. Whymer describes Lohr as a "feisty point guard for the Redskins and Skippers, and a competitor along the sidelines, she has the drive, passion for the game, knowledge and personality to bring the right student/athletes to the Detroit campus."

May 15, 2011

Detroit will eat better!'

Wayne State University professor Kami Pothukuchi is noted as the author of the First Annual Detroit Food System Report which will be released May 19 at the food summit.

May 15, 2011

Bullying forum scheduled for 1p.m. today in Farmington Hills at Holocaust Memorial Center

A forum on spotting and solving bullying is scheduled at Oakland County\'s Holocaust Memorial Center. Speakers include author and diversity advocate Tara Michener, Elizabeth Barton from Wayne State University\'s Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, and Michigan State cyber bullying expert Glenn Stutzky.

May 15, 2011

Bookstock sale

This year's Bookstock sale, held May 15-22 at Laurel Park Place Mall in Livonia, is discussed in a WWJ feature segment. Representatives, including Rochelle Riley of the Detroit Free Press, discussed the newly launched Bookstock Scholarship at Wayne State University. Bookstock, along with contributing partners Gardner-White Furniture and Wallside Windows, presented checks to the University and announced their commitment to annual scholarships last week. Three $2,000 scholarships are available to students who qualify from Wayne State University's School of Library and Information Science.

May 15, 2011

WSU School of Business offers tips on running a small business

Hometownlife.com, 5/15 By Jay M. Grossman The Wayne State University School of Business consulting team of M.B.A. students led by Paul Reagan, senior lecturer of management, has been working with Tina Yancey and her Great Harvest Bakery for the last four months. Observations from the team are included in a five-part series. This week's installment is titled "Running out of time."

May 15, 2011

Wayne State's Journalism Institute for Media Diversity hosts 25th anniversary gala saluting Detroit journalists

In honor of its 25-year anniversary, Wayne State University\'s Journalism Institute for Media Diversity hosted \"A Salute to 25-Year Journalists\" Saturday at the Community Arts Auditorium. The event pays homage to nearly 30 outstanding print and broadcast media professionals. Event emcees were Huel Perkins of WJBK-TV, Devin Scillian of WDIV-TV and Glenda Lewis of WXYZ-TV. Funds raised through the event will go toward the Journalism Institute\'s scholarship program.

May 14, 2011