Colts sign former Wayne State RB Joique Bell

The Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday signed former Wayne State University running back Joique Bell. Undrafted in April, he signed with the Buffalo Bills. After spending time on the Bills' practice squad, Bell was signed to the Eagles\' practice squad. A photo was included.

November 11, 2010

Accelerate Michigan names 50 semifinalists in world's largest biz plan competition

The Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition announced that it has chosen its 50 company semi-finalists. "Michigan's public research universities, including Wayne State University, are eager to collaborate with these growing companies in order to continue to drive economic growth and development in the state," said Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour. "We hope that all the companies involved with the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition will tap the intellectual capital of all three public research universities."

November 11, 2010

Poly Bioinformatics triples staff through licensing research

POLY Bioinformatics now has licensing agreements with U-M, Wayne State, Michigan State, Central Michigan and Western Michigan universities.

November 10, 2010

Karmanos, Henry Ford, Wayne State to announce minority care cancer project

An effort to close the gap on racial disparities in cancer care is under way in a joint project offered by Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, the Josephine Ford Cancer Center at Henry Ford Health System and Wayne State University's School of Medicine. Dr. Valerie Parisi, dean of Wayne State's School of Medicine, is expected to attend a press conference Friday with other cancer researchers to discuss the project.

November 10, 2010

Officer injured in crash

Huel Perkins reports that two Wayne State University police vehicles were involved in a crash yesterday. One of the officers was injured.

November 10, 2010

Empowering Latino families who have children with disabilities

WDET, 11/10 WDET's Martina Guzman reports on how the re-use of vacant land became a key component in empowering Latino families who have children with disabilities. Julia Hernandez from the Developmental Disabilities Institute at Wayne State University is mentioned in the report.

November 10, 2010

Black students study alone, Giovanni says

During a recent trip to Detroit, Nikki Giovanni, world-renowned poet and political activist, visited Wayne State University through the King-Chavez-Parks (KCP) Initiative and met one-on-one with doctoral fellows in Wayne State's KCP Future Faculty Fellowship Program.

November 10, 2010

Detroit native re-creates history on the Hilberry stage

The Hilberry Theatre Company will re-create history with William Shakespeare's famous tale of Richard III, a deformed man who removes all obstacles and people that stand between him and the crown of England. Cast members are listed, and ticket and contact information are also included.

November 10, 2010

Muskegon Public Schools to benefit from math, science fellowship programs

Wayne State University is mentioned as one of the universities that will participate in the Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellowship which will provide $30,000 stipends to recent graduates or "career-changers" with "STEM" - science, technology, engineering or math - degrees.

November 9, 2010

Kid Rock Music Scholarship at Wayne State University

Proceeds from Kid Rock's Made in Detroit clothing line will fund a $25,000 scholarship at Wayne State University. The scholarship is aimed at full or part-time students majoring in music.

November 9, 2010

Job conference speakers: Improving Detroit's image top priority

An overview is offered in a story examining yesterday's Job Creation and Workforce Development Conference, sponsored by Crain\'s Detroit Business and the Forum on Contemporary Issues in Society at Wayne State University.

November 9, 2010

Study: Muslim women uncomfortable with U.S. doctors

Dr. Hasan Shanawani, a critical care doctor at Wayne State University's School of Medicine and a member of the Islamic Medical Association's ethics committee, comments in a story highlighting physician-patient relationships with Muslim Americans.

November 9, 2010

Renel earns GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week honors

Wayne State University junior running back Josh Renel has been selected Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Warriors\' 41-27 victory over Indianapolis last Saturday. A photo of Renel is included.

November 9, 2010

Impact of Detroit's proposed rail system

Pat Sweeting reported on a two-day meeting held at Wayne State University where Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and CEOs from around the country discussed with attendees the impact of Detroit's proposed rail system.

November 9, 2010

Wayne State prof gets $3.4M from NIH for fibromyalgia research

A Wayne State University researcher is investigating whether therapy that focuses on education, symptom management or confronting avoided emotional experiences is the best approach for fibromyalgia, a common and disabling pain condition. Mark A. Lumley, professor of psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, received a five-year, $3,373,000 grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases of the National Institutes of Health for the study "Pain and Stress Management for Fibromyalgia." http://wwj.cbslocal.com/2010/11/07/wayne-state-prof-gets-3-4m-from-nih-for-fibromyalgia-research/ http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/a-wayne-state-university-researcher-will-receive-millions-for-fibromyalgia-study http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2790&DateTime=11%2F6%2F2010+7%3A07%3A25+AM&Term=wayne+state&PlayClip=TRUE

November 8, 2010

Link to loneliness found as senior fraud runs rampant

At least one in 10 Detroit seniors last year reported being scammed in the prior year, according to new research from the Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology (IOG). But even more surprising Peter Lichtenberg, psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience professor and director of Wayne State's IOG, it wasn\'t financial instability or failing minds that made seniors vulnerable -- it was feelings of loneliness and being undervalued. They increased the risk of being swindled by 30 percent. \"Older adults, especially those that don\'t feel important anymore, can be befriended easily,\" Lichtenberg said.

November 8, 2010

Wayne State football ties school record with eighth victory

The Wayne State Warriors football team tied the school record for overall wins in a season and league victories in a year with a 41-27 victory over visiting Indianapolis on Saturday. The Warriors reached eight wins for only the fourth time, matching the marks set in 1975, 1976 and 2008. Their seven victories in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Association has been done only once before, in 2008. http://detnews.com/article/20101106/SPORTS0203/11060425/1133/sports/Wayne-State-football-ties-school-record-with-eighth-victory http://www.freep.com/article/20101107/SPORTS08/11070649/1056/State-football-roundup http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2785&DateTime=11%2F6%2F2010+11%3A18%3A33+PM&Term=wayne+state&PlayClip=TRUE http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=999&DateTime=11%2F7%2F2010+12%3A09%3A47+AM&Term=wayne+state&PlayClip=TRUE

November 8, 2010

Purchasing Managers Say Michigan Economy Showing Sustained Growth

The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index is up for the eighth straight month, providing a score of 67.1 in October. The rising index suggests a slightly stronger economic growth compared to September's score of 65. According to the monthly survey of purchasing managers compiled by Wayne State University's School of Business Administration and the Southeast Michigan chapter of the Institute for Supply Management, metro Detroit's economy is displaying signs of sustained improvement. Timothy Butler, associate professor of global supply chain management at Wayne State's business school, comments in the story. http://wwj.cbslocal.com/2010/11/07/purchasing-managers-say-michigan-economy-showing-sustained-growth/ http://www.mlive.com/michigan-job-search/index.ssf/2010/11/metro_detroit_economy_showing_signs_of_s.html

November 8, 2010

AARP Thanksgiving food drive to fight hunger

A public service item provides information about the AARP Michigan Thanksgiving Food Drive, joining together partners Wayne State University and Forgotten Harvest. Event planners have established a goal this year to collect enough food to feed 300 households (a family of four) for Thanksgiving week. The effort runs November 8-18 in Detroit.

November 8, 2010

You can learn about risk of diabetes at health fairs

Wayne State University Family Medicine Center at Crittenton Hospital is offering free adult diabetes screenings from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 1135 W. University Drive, Suite 250, Rochester Hills. The screenings will evaluate blood pressure, blood sugar, body mass index and family history. Participants will be able to discuss results with a physician.

November 8, 2010