These media outlets ran stories about Wayne State's graduation rates for African-American students recently cited in the Washington, D.C.-based Education Trust report. The report revealed that WSU graduates fewer than one in 10 African-American students. University Business Magazine Metro Times Time.com - The Detroit Blog

Former Wayne State star running back Joique Bell, currently with the NFL's Buffalo Bills, is profiled. In two preseason games, Bell has rushed 16 times for 132 yards and two touchdowns, averaging an impressive eight yards per carry. The NFL Network clip features action from Bell during Thursday's match against the Indianapolis Colts.

Wayne defends its efforts; critics say school is too rigid According to a recently released report by the Washington, D.C.-based Education Trust, Wayne State University graduates fewer than one in 10 African-American students placing WSU as one of the lower universities in terms of graduation rates of black students. Michigan State University also was ranked among the nation's lowest for graduation gaps between students of color and whites. With a new school year beginning next week, WSU officials say they are working to retain and graduate more students, tailoring their efforts to Detroit students who tend to be less prepared with more financial needs. Howard Shapiro, associate vice president for student services and undergraduate affairs, said WSU has begun initiatives in recent years to graduate more students that are not based on race but more on students who perform lower academically. \"But that doesn\'t show up until you start to see graduation rates change,\" Shapiro said. He added that students who are part time, struggling economically and commute tend to have lower graduation rates. That\'s why WSU began building dorms a few years ago and has doubled its need-based grants in the past two years, leading to more students taking more classes and sticking around campus. http://detnews.com/article/20100823/SCHOOLS/8230327/Black-white-graduation-gap-at-WSU-worst-in-U.S. http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2010/08/report_wayne_state_lawrence_te.html

Wayne State University Law School Dean Robert Ackerman commented in a story about job prospects for law school graduates. "The classes that might be in the worst shape are the ones who graduated about a year or two ago," said Ackerman. "They probably thought they had positions where they were (summer associates), then they were deferred six months, and then after that they were told \"We\'re sorry, there isn\'t anything here for you.\'" Wayne State reports 83.1 percent of its 2009 graduates who responded were employed, compared with 86 percent of the 2008 class in early 2009 and 88.3 percent of its 2007 grads. A sidebar of various data including applications, enrollment, placement and tuition is provided.

This editorial, reprinted from the Battle Creek Enquirer, points out that while Michigan has lost thousands of manufacturing jobs in the past decade, there is a bright spot on the economic horizon. According to a recent report by the University Research Corridor (URC), advanced manufacturing is \"alive and vital in Michigan today,\" employing more than 10 percent of the state\'s work force. The URC is an alliance of Wayne State University, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan.

Wayne State University law professor Peter Henning commented about the Timothy O\'Reilly federal death penalty case.

According to a recently released report by the Washington, D.C.-based Education Trust, Wayne State University graduates fewer than one in 10 African-American students placing WSU as one of the lower universities in terms of graduation rates of black students. Michigan State University also was ranked among the nation's lowest for graduation gaps between students of color and whites. With a new school year beginning next week, WSU officials say they are working to retain and graduate more students, tailoring their efforts to Detroit students who tend to be less prepared with more financial needs. Howard Shapiro, associate vice president for student services and undergraduate affairs, said WSU has begun initiatives in recent years to graduate more students that are not based on race but more on students who perform lower academically. http://wdet.org/audio/craigfahle/184/CFS_8-23_Podcast.mp3 (cue to 1:31.33) http://www.wjr.net/Article.asp?id=1927195&spid=34613 http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=1004&DateTime=8%2F23%2F2010+11%3A14%3A44+AM&Term=wayne+state&PlayClip=TRUE http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=999&DateTime=8%2F23%2F2010+5%3A35%3A26+PM&Term=wayne+state&PlayClip=TRUE http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=2145&DateTime=8%2F23%2F2010+5%3A34%3A05+PM&LineNumber=&MediaStationID=2145&playclip=True&RefPage=

Wayne State University Press is lauded as one of the 17 most innovative university presses on this national list. "Located in Detroit\'s up-and-coming Midtown neighborhood, WSU Press is committed to publishing works that serve and engage our diverse urban community, most notably through our Painted Turtle imprint, Great Lakes Books Series, and Made in Michigan Writers Series," said Jane Hoehner, director of the WSU Press.

Terry Cross, executive-in-residence for entrepreneurship at Wayne State University, has joined Ann Arbor-based InfoReady Corp. as its interim CFO. Cross said he will remain with the company through possibly two rounds of VC fundraising and will help build up the pipeline of clients for the firm.

Law professor Peter Henning clears up misconceptions about the use of the Fifth Amendment during a trial.

Paul Glantz, a Wayne State Foundation board member and president of Emagine Entertainment Inc., celebrated the groundbreaking for Royal Oak\'s first large-scale entertainment complex this week. The 71,000-square-foot Emagine Royal Oak will sit on the northeast corner of 11 Mile and Main Street and will house a multiscreen movie theater and bowling alley. \"We are extremely excited,\" said Glantz in a statement. \"It is a pleasure to introduce family friendly state-of-the-art entertainment centers.\" http://www.detnews.com/article/20100824/BIZ/8240329/1001/biz http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20100822/SUB01/308229955/1076 http://www.metromodemedia.com/devnews/emagineroyaloakgroundbreaking0175.aspx

George Galster, professor of Urban Affairs at Wayne State University, and Lewis Spellman, University of Texas professor, have written on the impact of rentals on single-family neighborhoods. Both said studies have shown homeowners take better care of private property and common areas of a neighborhood than out-of-town landlords or their tenants. \"People who buy homes would prefer to have other homeowners as their neighbors, and they are willing to pay a premium to live in a neighborhood where they will have homeowners as neighbors,\" Galster said.

According to a report issued by Dr. Michael Harbart, professor of internal medicine at Wayne State University and Kathleen Burns, director of Sciencecorps, long-term exposure of the chemicals released by the ongoing BP Gulf disaster--at relatively low levels--should be avoided at all costs because \"the potential for serious health damage is substantial. Chronic health effects are typically evaluated for specific crude oil components and vary from cancer to permanent neurological damage. They cover a range of diseases affecting all the organ systems...\"

Using Wayne State University's Acoustics, Vibration, and Noise Control Laboratory, researcher Sean Wu gauges the decibel level of Sun Chips' new biodegradable bag. Although the packaging may be better for the environment, some critics gripe that the bag is too noisy.

Law professor John Mogk discusses a proposed 110-acre commercial farm on Detroit's east side.

The Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board and Michigan Works will conduct a two-day workshop to assist "white-collar" job seekers in Macomb and St. Clair counties. "Accelerating Your Transition" will run from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Wayne State University-Macomb Education Center in Clinton Township. Registration information is provided.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, former presidential candidate and head of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, is tentatively scheduled to bring his statewide bus tour to Wayne State University's Student Center Building at 3 p.m. Thursday.

WSU has teamed up with the University of Michigan and Michigan State University to create the two-month 2010 Creative Film Alliance Summer Film Institute program. The program revolves around maximizing the next generation of film industry veterans who will help cement the Great Lakes State as a major player in the film, TV and gaming industry.

Ford Motor Company has invested $60 million into research in higher education over the last 20 years, and several Michigan\'s universities, including Wayne State, have come away as beneficiaries. The Dearborn-based automaker currently has grant projects with five Michigan-based universities.

Law professor Peter Henning comments on Christine Beatty's recent meeting with a federal grand jury investigating City Hall corruption. Henning said Beatty\'s appearance signals that the investigations are wrapping up: \"She was at such a high level in the administration, this means they are getting close to their ultimate target.\"