Galleon Insider Trading Case: 'Like Finding a Needle in a Haystack'

Using a Q&A format, the Wall Street Journal interviews WSU law professor Peter Henning regarding an insider trading case involving the founder of the Galleon Group. Among other things, Henning comments on the public fascination with such cases.

October 19, 2009

Wayne State University to help Ford Motor Co. commercialize patents

The School of Business Administration announced Monday that its Adams Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program will help Ford Global Technologies L.C.C. commercialize Ford Motor Co.'s extensive patent portfolio. The partnership with Ford Global is patterned after a three-year program with Delphi Technologies. Adams fellows helped launch two Delphi-related startups. Terry Cross, executive-in-residence for entrepreneurship in the school, is quoted. http://www.wwj.com/Wayne-State--Ford-Partner-In-Entrepreneur-Fellowsh/5473938

October 19, 2009

Wayne State takes part in the African Democracy Project

The African Democracy Project, a new program in which a group of WSU students have an opportunity to visit an emerging democratic country on the African continent, was the topic of an interview with President Emeritus Irvin D. Reid and participating student Veronica Topolewski on the Detroit Today program. The project is sponsored by Wayne State's FOCIS program in cooperation with the Irvin D. Reid Honors College. The students departed today for the Republic of Mozambique, where they will observe the national election process and talk with citizens.

October 19, 2009

Police pool resources for new equipment

Eric Lambert, chair of the Criminal Justice Department, comments to WWJ reporter Mike Campbell regarding the value of various suburban police agencies in the Detroit metro area pooling resources to pay for high-tech crime investigation equipment.

October 19, 2009

More opportunities for higher education in Macomb County

An article on higher education opportunities in Macomb County mentions that the Wayne State University School of Business Administration sent eight graduate student interns to the county building in Mt. Clemens to help new and existing businesses expand. \"We all agree that the business school needs to do what it can to help diversify the local economy and get it moving again,\" said Dave Williams, dean of the business school. \"Now we\'re looking at other opportunities to help Macomb County.\"

October 19, 2009

Pro job recruiter offers help to job seekers at WSU

Wayne State University is hosting some help for Michigan\'s many job-seekers. WSU alumna and professional recruiter Therese Marie Boldt will host a workshop to help those who are out of work. The workshop will be held Monday, October 19 at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center.

October 19, 2009

Bonstelle Theatre opens its 88th season with the drama 'The Talented Tenth'

Wayne State University's undergraduate theatre program opened its 88th season at the Bonstelle Theatre with Richard Wesley's The Talented Tenth. Photos of the Bonstelle Theatre and cast members are included.

October 19, 2009

Wayne State study shows adult stem cell grafts help paralyzed

A new study by Wayne State University School of Medicine associate professor Jean Peduzzi-Nelson of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, details the outcome of adult stem cell grafts in spinal cord injuries and how the procedure led to increased mobility and quality of life for patients. The process involves the use of adult stem-like progenitor cells in the patient's own nasal tissue. The use of a person's own stem cells, Peduzzi-Nelson said, lessens the problems of rejection, tumor formation and disease transmission.

October 18, 2009

Kalamazoo hosting annual gathering of bioscience experts

Representatives from Wayne State University will participate in the upcoming MichBio Expo in Kalamazoo. The event is Michigan's largest annual gathering of bioscience professionals and is expected to attract more than 60 companies seeking networking opportunities and funding for research. Wayne State reps will describe life-sciences research at the university.

October 18, 2009

Wayne State's Math Corps featured on CNN

Wayne State's Math Corps program is featured on CNN's Assignment Detroit segment. The six-week camp teaches mathematics and life skills to over 400 Detroit Public Schools students each summer.

October 17, 2009

Joique Bell scores six touchdowns as Wayne State rolls

Wayne State Warrior running back Joique Bell tied a GLIAC record with six rushing touchdowns and Anthony Morasso added a 44-yard field goal as Wayne State defeated Ferris State 45-7 at Adams Field on Saturday. Wayne State (6-2, 5-2 GLIAC) moved into a four-way tie for second place in the GLIAC.

October 17, 2009

Detroit to host 2010 World Stem Cell Summit

Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced yesterday that Detroit will be the host of a convention next October on stem cell research and commercialization. The World Stem Cell Summit will bring its annual three-day event to Detroit. The summit will be co-hosted by Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, Wayne State University, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/michigan/news.newsmain/article/6/0/1566583/Science..and..Medicine/World.Stem.Cell.Summit.Coming.to.Detroit http://www.connectmidmichigan.com/news/story.aspx?id=363504 http://michiganmessenger.com/28160/granholm-announces-major-stem-cell-conference-hosted-in-detroit-next-year

October 16, 2009

Wayne State professors show their stuff

The artwork of six Wayne State art professors is now on display in the University's Art Department Gallery. Several photos of the artwork accompanies the story.

October 16, 2009

New businesses can thrive in bad economy, Michigan native entrepreneur says

Rick Inatome, a venture capitalist and founder of two billion-dollar companies, was the keynote speaker Thursday at Wayne State's fifth annual E2Detroit conference. Inatome spoke about funding and opportunities available to budding entrepreneurs despite economic downturn.

October 16, 2009

Secretary of State candidate tells Saginaw County League of Women Voters election reform needed

Wayne State University law professor Jocelyn F. Benson spoke to the League of Women Voters yesterday in Saginaw Township on election reform. Benson announced her candidacy to become Michigan's next Secretary of State earlier this month. A photo of Benson accompanies the story.

October 16, 2009

Funding critical to Detroit's comeback, ex-mayor of Pittsburgh says

Former Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy, spoke at Wayne State University's E2 Detroit 2009 conference yesterday about the key components of fostering entrepreneurship in the city of Detroit. http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/ExPittsburgh_Mayor_at_Detroit

October 15, 2009

Wayne State's Warriors and the Ironman

An article by a Time writer relates how four Wayne State student athletes - Lisa Seymour, Vince Bechard, Robin Coolsaet and Adham Aljahmi - acted as volunteer guides for Richard Bernstein, chair of the WSU Board of Governors, as he participated as a blind runner in last weekend's Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon. "I love these four kids," Bernstein said. "I think they really embody the city and our community in every positive way possible. . . . They\'re going to make Detroit proud." Added Athletic Director Rob Fournier, "This is the kind of thing great student athletes do." He pointed out that WSU students are engaged in the community as well as on the campus.

October 15, 2009

Wayne State professor helps make deep-space images available on the Internet

Morning anchor Deana Centofanti highlighted Wayne State University professor David Cinabro's project to help make deep-space images available on the Internet. The research is made possible by a $258,000 national science foundation grant. Construction will start next year in Chile on one of the world's largest telescopes and will open to the public in 2015. The segment aired during the Fox 2 News Morning" program.

October 15, 2009

Mortuary Science Program holds Open House

The Mortuary Science program at Wayne State University opened its doors to the public offering a look at how people are autopsied, embalmed and buried. Highlights of the event were previewed briefly during the "Action News This Morning" show.

October 15, 2009

WSU Professor comments on the Ambassador Bridge evaluation

Professor Tapan Datta, director of Wayne State University's Transportation Research Group, commented about the recent fair rating evaluation of the Ambassador Bridge. The bridge is being replaced next year. Datta said he would feel safe driving over the Ambassador Bridge and that the structure is not in any impending danger.

October 15, 2009