Infrastructure projects at Michigan\'s universities and colleges continue to languish as two differing capital outlay bills return to legislative committee. Sen. Liz Brater, D-Ann Arbor, opposed the Senate bill because of its exclusion of projects at Wayne State University, University of Michigan and Washtenaw Community College. \"They did that on a partisan basis, which is a really bad idea,\" she said. \"It\'s very short-sighted not to invest in our research universities, University of Michigan and Wayne State, at a time when we\'re trying to reinvest in advanced technologies.\" Michael Boulus, executive director of the Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan, said partisanship plays too big a role in determining funding for capital projects, also pointing to the Senate\'s removal of the Wayne State and UM projects.

Wayne State researcher and clinical psychologist Sylvie Naar-King is quoted in a story about the climbing numbers of people diagnosed with diabetes. Last month, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that up to 1 in 3 Americans will have diabetes by 2050.

A Free Press editorial calls on Gov.-elect Rick Snyder and state leaders to rethink how Michigan's 15 public universities are governed. The editorial points out that Michigan\'s public universities must become part of the larger debate on public-sector reform and re-inventing government. A photo of Wayne State's campus is included.

Wayne Cares Food Drive coverage included live hourly broadcasts from the site by WJR reporter Warren Pierce, and promos running throughout the day. Victor Green, WSU director of community relations, appeared on WDIV during a noon segment yesterday talking about the Food Drive with partners Forgotten Harvest and AARP Michigan. He also was a guest on WDET's "The Craig Fahle Show." WMYD-TV 20's Dave Leval provided coverage of the event which will air this evening during Channel 20's 10 p.m. news program. http://wdet.org/craigfahle/ (cue to 1:10:32) http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=1014&DateTime=11%2F17%2F2010+12%3A24%3A54+PM&Term=wayne+state&PlayClip=TRUE http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2790&DateTime=11%2F18%2F2010+7%3A08%3A51+AM&Term=wayne+state&PlayClip=TRUE http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2790&DateTime=11%2F18%2F2010+8%3A15%3A15+AM&Term=wayne+state&PlayClip=TRUE

Dr. Michael Stellini, Wayne State University assistant professor who teaches medical ethics, is quoted in a story about drug companies paying providers with disciplinary records to research and promote new medicines. \"If someone has had a disciplinary issue in the past, it makes you wonder whether their involvement with a company that is giving them money is questionable,\" said Stellini, who also practices at the Detroit Medical Center and Karmanos Cancer Institute.

Robert Sedler, Wayne State law professor, commented about the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan threat to sue the University of Michigan over its use of a trespass policy, saying it suppresses protected speech and may be unconstitutional.

A story on research exploring memory deficits in children diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder or fetal alcohol syndrome highlights the contributions of Dr. Joseph Jacobson, professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Wayne State's School of Medicine.

Coverage of Wayne State's food drive concluded with wrap up reports from WWJ's Ron Dewey and WDET's Martina Guzman. Rasheda Williams, a spokeswoman at Wayne State University, commented about the need for food in the community.

Nick Schroeck, director of the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center at Wayne State University, discussed with Craig Fahle recent developments in the fight against Asian carp in Michigan waterways.

Tony Ortiz reported on the Warriors' 79-66 victory over Lewis University on Thursday night at Matthaei.

An article examines the research of Phillip Levy, associate director of clinical research in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Wayne State University. Levy found that geriatric patients - with their age-related changes, frequent comorbidities, and some unique patterns of injury - \"are clearly at risk for poor outcomes with trauma."

Wayne State University's Todd Leff, Rajesh H. Amin and James G. Granneman are mentioned in a report examining their research on the regulation of fat metabolism.

Dr. George Grunberger, chairman of the AACE Task Force on Insulin Pump Management and a professor of internal medicine, molecular medicine and genetics at Wayne State University, commented about his research which recently was published by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.

Microbiology professor Jeffrey Withey commented in a story about the ongoing cholera outbreak in Haiti. Withey said that because the disease has gained a foothold, it will be nearly impossible to eradicate without permanent access to clean water.

Lance Gable, Wayne State University law professor, was a guest on "The Craig Fahle Show" discussing the approval of the Vanguard Health Systems purchase of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC). Despite Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox giving Vanguard Health Systems the go-ahead to buy the DMC, approval for the deal comes with several conditions. http://wdet.org/craigfahle/ (cue to 52:00)

Stephanie Zerweck reported on the Knight Foundation's "Soul in the Community" project, which highlights metro Detroiters' opinions and perceptions of K-12 education. Wayne State urban studies professor Robin Boyle was interviewed.

Robin Boyle, professor of urban planning at Wayne State University, commented on developments in the area near Detroit's three casinos. "The original idea was to create a casino entertainment district," he said. "Greektown has more foot traffic in front of it. But the other two are islands next to interstates."

Wayne State University will transform part of its athletic campus into a drop-off station for canned goods and nonperishable food items during the Wayne Cares Food Drive, organized by the WSU Office of Community Affairs. WSU is partnering with AARP Michigan and Forgotten Harvest to collect and distribute food to families in need throughout Detroit. The event will be held Thursday, Nov. 18, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. at Adams Field football stadium. The effort is expected to collect enough food to provide a week\'s worth of meals to 300 Detroit families. For a complete list of suggested donation items and additional drop-off locations, visit www.wayne.edu/fooddrive. http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/health/wayne-state-univ-holding-food-drive-20101115-wpms http://wwjtv.com/events/food.drive.wayne.8.2004235.html http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/detroit/aarp-thanksgiving--food-drive-to-fight-hunger http://www.tellusdetroit.com/city-gov/WSU/wsu-food-drive-110710.html http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2790&DateTime=11%2F16%2F2010+11%3A51%3A46+AM&Term=wayne+state&PlayClip=TRUE

Wayne State finished among the Top 10 universities as a desirable place to work, according to a survey of employees who rated their workplaces on the Web site www.CareerBliss.com. Categories included work-life balance, growth opportunity and whether the employee would recommend the employer to others.

Dr. J.P. Jin, professor and chair of physiology in Wayne State University's School of Medicine, has found that mutations that are detrimental to the heart when occurring alone restore heart health and lower incidence of heart disease and heart failure when occurring together.