Jack Lessenberry weighs in on Michigan's gubenatorial debate
Wayne State University lecturer and political analyst Jack Lessenberry spoke this morning about the Michigan gubernatorial debate.
In the news
Accelerate Michigan partnership brings university and business heads together
President Allan Gilmour comments in a story about the newly formed Accelerate Michigan, a partnership between the University Research Corridor and Business Leaders for Michigan. The two organizations have joined forces to help drive the state\'s job growth and economic development. These institutions have a combined $14.8 billion economic impact on the Great Lakes State.\"Business and universities are both part of the solution to our economic challenges. But it\'s the combined power that can really make a difference. That\'s what Accelerate Michigan is all about.\"
Wayne State University's E2 Detroit conference Oct. 13 to inspire attendees on creating a business in a down economy
Wayne State University and TechTown will host the sixth annual E2 Detroit conference on Wednesday, Oct. 13. Judy Johncox, associate vice president for Research and Technology Commercialization comments in the story. \"Through E2 Detroit, Wayne State and TechTown are giving new life to the Michigan economy by inspiring idea generators to explore entrepreneurial opportunities."
http://www.dbusiness.com/DBusiness/July-August-2010/Wayne-State-University-039s-E2-Detroit-conference-Oct-13-to-inspire-attendees-on-creating-a-business-in-a-down-economy
http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2785&DateTime=10%2F11%2F2010+9%3A12%3A59+AM&PlayClip=TRUE
Low testosterone linked to Alzheimer's risk
Professor Scott D. Moffat, Wayne State's Institute of Gerontology, was quoted in an article which included results from a 2004 WSU study on aging men.
Lyke Thompson interviewed on WDET
Professor Lyke Thompson, director of Wayne State's Center for Urban Studies (CUS), was interviewed on "The Craig Fahle Show" about the CUS survey on Michigan's proposed graduated income tax (cue 24:30).
Detroit: WSU to hold forums about search for president
A brief mentions two forums scheduled this week at Wayne State University to seek input from the campus community about the search for a president. The forums come after the WSU Board of Governors recently established a presidential search committee that will recommend a prospective pool of candidates to the board.
Wayne State capitalizes on five turnovers, win third straight
The Wayne State football team stayed in first place in its division after last Saturday's game against Lake Erie College. The Warriors defeated winless Lake Erie 28-16 to remain at 4-1 in the South Division of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference. It was the third straight win for WSU.
http://detnews.com/article/20101009/SPORTS0203/10090421/1133/Wayne-State-capitalizes-on-five-turnovers--win-third-straight
http://www.freep.com/article/20101010/SPORTS08/10100529/1056/State-college-football-roundup
Detroit: WSU to hold forums about search for president
A brief mentions two forums scheduled this week at Wayne State University to seek input from the campus community about the search for a president. The forums come after the WSU Board of Governors recently established a presidential search committee that will recommend a prospective pool of candidates to the board.
The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index expanded to 65.0
Ed Curry of the Wall Street Journal reports on local economic activity data compiled by Wayne State's School of Business Administration. The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index expanded to 65.0 in September, rebounding from a score of 54.2 in August. This is the fastest expansion rate in the local economy since June, according to the monthly survey of purchasing managers.
Illitch to buy Pistons
WWJ co-anchor Greg Bowman shares comments from Wayne State law professor Stephen Calkins in reference to Mike Illitch's possible purchase of the Pistons.
Wayne State professor urges people to dig deeper into Rosa Parks' story
Danielle McGuire, African-American history professor at Wayne State, is featured in a Q&A about her new book titled \"At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape, and Resistance - A New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power.\"
Meet the Experts
Mike Addonizio, Wayne State University professor of education and former assistant superintendent for policy and planning for the Michigan Department of Education, is noted in a list of academic experts.
Not much has materialized from embryonic stem cell proposal
Wayne State University is mentioned in an op-ed piece about stem cell and bioscience research.
Plan won't make public housing effective
The research of Wayne State professor and housing expert George Galster is mentioned in a story about public housing.
Taxes, spending dominate county board contests
Improving Macomb's higher education offerings with more local programs provided by Wayne State University and Oakland University, will lead to more employment, according to Democratic Commissioner Bryan Brdak.
OU, Beaumont plan stem cell research institute
Wayne State's Great Lakes Stem Cell Commercialization Center is mentioned in a story noting the recent Stem Cell Summit in Detroit.
Coming Sunday: Does Michigan need a Constitutional Convention? Take a look at history and decide for yourself
Susan Fino, Wayne State political science professor, was mentioned in the final installment of the Grand Rapids Press' 10-month-long "Michigan 10.0 series." She provided commentary on the equal protection provision of the Declaration of Rights.
Toledo pair's plight is 'exhibit A' in alleged foreclosure fraud case
Wayne State law professor Peter Henning comments in one of a series of Toledo Blade articles about the mortgage industry. "There are the current mortgage foreclosure proceedings, where the problems with the affidavits will have an immediate impact, but down the road is the issue of, what about past foreclosures?"
Majority of Michigan residents support move to graduated income tax, according to Wayne State University survey
WWJ's Paul Snyder reports on a survey released by Wayne State's Center for Urban Studies revealing that nearly two-thirds of respondents on Michigan\'s current flat tax favor the graduated income tax. Numerous media outlets throughout the U.S. ran the story.
http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2785&DateTime=10%2F9%2F2010+2%3A15%3A00+PM&Term=wayne+state&PlayClip=TRUE
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http://www.wfmz.com/prnewswire/index.html?prnewsid=201010081648PR_NEWS_USPR_____DC79375
Michigan rising, buoyed by URC students, R&D, partnerships
The 2010 Empowering Michigan report shows University Research Corridor (URC) partners Wayne State University, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan have improved in several key benchmarks since the first study in 2007. Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour said the report and the URC's new Accelerate Michigan partnership with Business Leaders of Michigan, highlights the impact of having universities and business moving forward in tandem. "Business and universities are both part of the solution to our economic challenges," Gilmour said. "It's the combined power that can really make a difference.''