WSU's Howard Shapiro says the university's math standards help students think critically

Howard Shapiro, associate vice president for student services and undergraduate affairs, commented in reports highlighting Wayne State's math proficiency requirements. The university, which offers tutoring, supplemental instruction and other supports to help struggling students, has high math standards, which Shapiro says teaches students to think critically. \"We wouldn\'t be doing our job if we didn\'t have a math standard and have people live up to it,\" he said. \"We should be more subject to criticism if we don\'t get people to do math at a reasonable college level.\" He also spoke with WJR's Frank Beckmann. http://detnews.com/article/20101213/SCHOOLS/12130328/WSU-math-standards-confound-students#ixzz180QJuJy5 http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2790&DateTime=12%2F13%2F2010+11%3A28%3A23+AM&LineNumber=&MediaStationID=2790&playclip=True&RefPage=

December 13, 2010

Should Wayne State University students be required to pass math test before graduation?

A columnist opines about math requirements at Wayne State University and reflects on the necessity of proficiency exams.

December 13, 2010

The future of ethnic media depends on generation that sees color differently

Hayg Oshagan, associate professor of communications at Wayne State, is mentioned in an article that offers an overview of the John Breaux Symposium held in New Orleans. Oshagan's comments were reflective of the symposium theme: "The Influence of Ethnic Media on Politics and Participation."

December 13, 2010

Jefferson clinic helps hurting refugees from Iraq and other countries

Hikmet Jamil, professor of environmental and occupational health at Wayne State, comments in a piece examining mental health challenges, like depression and post traumatic stress, facing Iraqi refugees. \"We believe the best way to reduce mental illness is to help these people find work or put them in courses related to their line of work in Iraq,\" Jamil said.

December 13, 2010

Wayne State prof gets NIH grant to combat osteoporosis

Wayne State University School of Medicine researcher Nabanita Datta received a $228,000 national grant to investigate the mechanism of a hormone and related peptide in the battle against osteoporosis. Datta, assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine's Division of Endocrinology, received the grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to investigate the mechanism of MAP kinase phosphatase-1 and the role of parathyroid hormone in the treatment of bone disease.

December 12, 2010

Alan Trammell hosts hitting camp at Wayne State

Long-time Detroit Tiger standout Alan Trammell, who hosted an infield and hitting camp in conjunction with Wayne State University last week at the Matthaei Athletic Complex on the WSU campus, spoke with reporters about the experience.

December 12, 2010

WSU falls short of funds for biomedical building

Wayne State University is looking to come up with more funding or scale back plans for a planned new biomedical research building after the state Legislature last week approved $30 million for the project, pending the governor\'s signature. John Davis, vice president for finance, is quoted.

December 12, 2010

Michigan notable books for 2011

Author Laura Kasischke's \"Eden Springs: A Novella,\" published Wayne State University Press, is included in a round up report of notable books for 2011.

December 12, 2010

Farshad Fotouhi new dean of Wayne State University's College of Engineering

Wayne State University last week appointed Farshad Fotouhi as dean of the university\'s College of Engineering after a yearlong search. Ronald Brown, WSU provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, is quoted.

December 11, 2010

Gov.-elect Rick Snyder's visit to WSU encourages students to work in state

Additional media outlets highlighted Michigan Gov.-elect Rick Snyder's keynote address at Wayne State University during the Gerald R. Husband Distinguished Lecture Series last week. He spoke about accepting a job at a Detroit accounting firm and encouraged students to stay in Michigan to work. http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2985&DateTime=12%2F11%2F2010+11%3A05%3A11+PM&LineNumber=&MediaStationID=2985&playclip=True&RefPage http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2160&DateTime=12%2F11%2F2010+10%3A15%3A10+PM&LineNumber=&MediaStationID=2160&playclip=True&RefPage

December 11, 2010

Accelerate Michigan names student winners

A story highlighting "impressive" presentations at the Accelerate Michigan business plan competition at the University of Michigan's North Campus Research Complex in Ann Arbor, mentions Wayne State University submissions from Cherise Soulliere and Ken Siegner.

December 11, 2010

One tough CPA: Snyder to address WSU accounting students

Gov.-elect Rick Snyder - the first certified public accountant elected Michigan\'s chief executive - will share his story with accounting students at Wayne State University this afternoon during the Gerald R. Husband Distinguished Lecture Series. Alan Reinstein, accounting professor at Wayne State, is quoted in the Detroit News article. http://detnews.com/article/20101209/POLITICS02/12090460/One-tough-CPA--Synder-to-address-WSU-accounting-students#ixzz17d6GNgUf http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mi-snyder-detroitspe,0,7727777.story

December 9, 2010

Dave Bing says there'll be incentives for Detroiters to move

John Mogk, Wayne State University professor and urban planning expert, comments in a story examining Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's plan to begin using incentives next year to concentrate city residents in at least seven to nine core areas. \"If Detroit is to be rebuilt, it must improve city services and conditions in areas where there\'s hope,\" Mogk said.

December 9, 2010

Mich. officials seek to spend $6M on same-sex benefits for state workers

Several universities, including Wayne State, are mentioned in an article highlighting state officials' plan to spend nearly $6 million next year to extend health insurance benefits to unmarried same-sex partners of state employees, plus the partner\'s dependents.

December 9, 2010

Review: Detroiter is regal as Hilberry's 'Richard III'

A review gives the Hilberry's production of "Richard III" an A- and lauds Edmund Alyn Jones, a first-year member of the theatre graduate program at Wayne State University, for making "a prodigiously impressive turn as the ambitious, malevolent Richard, Duke of Gloucester."

December 9, 2010

1,200 set to graduate in Wayne State ceremonies

A brief states that more than 1,200 students are expected to participate in four commencement ceremonies Saturday and Sunday at Wayne State University. University President Allan Gilmour will deliver the commencement address. Ceremonies will be held at the Matthaei Athletics Complex.

December 8, 2010

Deal to boost WSU med training at Henry Ford facilities

Various media outlets highlight Henry Ford Health System's and Wayne State University's efforts to dramatically boost the number of Wayne State medical students training at Henry Ford facilities under a new agreement that will explore creating a school of public health. WWJ's Pat Sweeney interviewed Dr. Valerie Parisi, dean of Wayne State\'s School of Medicine, who also is quoted in the stories. http://detnews.com/article/20101207/BIZ/12070394/Deal-to-boost-WSU-med-training-at-Henry-Ford-facilities#ixzz17WrPcUhF http://www.freep.com/article/20101208/NEWS06/12080351/1001/rss01 http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2785&DateTime=12%2F7%2F2010+11%3A14%3A05+PM&Term=wayne+state&PlayClip=TRUE

December 8, 2010

Helen Thomas' remarks defended by Arab-American leaders meeting with Wayne State University officials

Arab-American leaders met with Wayne State University officials Tuesday, asking them to reverse their decision last week to pull an award named after journalist Helen Thomas after she made controversial remarks.

December 8, 2010

Student claims unwed pregnancy led WSU, Salvation Army to block degree

A story examines the claims of a former Wayne State University student who filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging discrimination.

December 8, 2010

As term ends, job hunt is on for Granholm: Governor mum on prospects, but she has plenty of options

Various media outlets predict Gov. Jennifer Granholm\'s next career move noting earlier mentions of her as a possible candidate for president of Wayne State University. Debbie Dingell, a member of the university\'s Board of Governors said she heard the rumor but has no idea where it originated. \"(Granholm) never expressed to any of us that she was interested in it,\" Dingell said to the Detroit News. \"That doesn\'t mean that someone will not suggest her (in the future).\" http://detnews.com/article/20101207/POLITICS02/12070369/As-term-ends--job-hunt-is-on-for-Granholm#ixzz17R5ryHow

December 7, 2010