The ProMedica Cancer Institute (PCI), led by Wayne State professor Manuel Valdivieso, will host a Fall Symposium on Oct. 9 in Perrysburg, Ohio. "There are 12 million cancer survivors in the nation," Valdivieso said. "This is compared with 3 million survivors in 1971. We understand cancer better now, but the worry is what we are going to do with survivors."

A sports feature story examines the college career of Wayne State Warrior running back Joique Bell, who has a career total of 5,534 career rushing yards placing him 17th on the all-time NCAA Division II list. He\'s also 12th in Division II career scoring with 444 points. A photo of Bell is included.

Paula Wood, dean of Wayne State University's College of Education, commented in a story about public school districts across Michigan mobilizing last Wednesday to boost attendance for Count Day. The annual fall roll call largely determines how much money each district receives under the state\'s per-pupil funding system.

In a case that could determine how much authority federal courts have on state rulings, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal by the State of Michigan seeking to reinstate the murder conviction of a black man tried by an all-white jury in Grand Rapids. Robert Sedler, Wayne State University constitutional law expert, comments extensively in the story.

Known for its presentations of classic comedies and dramas, Wayne State's Hilberry Theatre opens its new season with only the third musical ever presented during a regular season. The Fantasticks opens Oct. 2 and runs through the 24th. Details and ticket information are given.

Wayne State University and Henry Ford Health System announced Tuesday they have started extensive discussions toward forming a partnership between the nation\'s largest medical school campus and the seven-hospital network. The talks are taking place over the next 90 days, with the aim of implementing an agreement by mid-2010. The collaboration would be in the areas of medical education, research and clinical services. Wayne State University President Jay Noren and WSU School of Medicine Interim Dean Valerie Parisi comment in some of the stories. The Detroit Free Press and Detroit News ran extended versions of their earlier stories. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mi-waynestate-hospit,0,1488058.story http://www.freep.com/article/20090930/BUSINESS06/909300343/1322/Henry-Ford--WSU-plan-research-site http://www.wilx.com/news/headlines/62599372.html http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20090930/NEWS01/909300318/1001/NEWS/Local-news-briefs http://www.wwj.com/Wayne-State--Henry-Ford-Start-Partnership-Talks/5327203 http://www.mcdmag.com/component/content/article/117-news/155-henry-ford-health-system-and-wayne-state-university-enter-into-partnership-discussions.html

Wayne State University has announced a $2.7 million expansion of a research grant. The project, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, is the first combined imaging and genetics research study on obsessive-compulsive disorder. \"Initial findings at Wayne State University have shown that glutamate plays a key role in OCD,\" said David Rosenberg, the Miriam L. Hamburger Endowed Chair of Child Psychiatry and professor of psychiatry in the School of Medicine. He is principal investigator for the study. http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/21152791/detail.html http://www.wzzm13.com/news/health/story.aspx?storyid=114168&catid=9

Geoff Nathan, faculty liaison to Wayne State's Computing and Information Technology Department, comments in a story about college students' preference for "cloud"-based e-mail services -- such as Gmail and Hotmail. Many universities are now outsourcing their e-mail systems to cloud-based providers.

Wayne State has announced a $2.7 million expansion of a research grant. The project, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, is the first combined imaging and genetics research study on obsessive-compulsive disorder. \"Initial findings at Wayne State University have shown that glutamate plays a key role in OCD,\" said Dr. David Rosenberg, the Miriam L. Hamburger Endowed Chair of Child Psychiatry and professor of psychiatry in the School of Medicine. He is principal investigator for the study.

The financial impact generated by the University Research Corridor (URC) increased 10 percent between 2007 and 2009, according to a study by a Lansing-based economic consulting firm. The report pegs the economic impact in Michigan at $14.5 billion. Wayne State University is mentioned as a member of the URC.

While newly released 2008 F.B.I. crime information shows an increase in certain areas that are generally considered safe, Wayne State University criminologist Irshad Altheimer said the information is useful, but limited. "If there\'s very little violence, one or two crimes in a certain area can mean double digit percentage increases, and if you don\'t understand that, you\'ll think a crime wave has hit," said Altheimer.

While River Rouge has had to deal with a lot of the stereotypical issues that have plagued Detroit, artist Rick Manore is attempting to help transform the city through his artists' collective, the Red River Artists Center. Robin Boyle, professor of urban economic development at Wayne State University, said that to succeed, the Red River Artist Center needs a regional effort to draw on the region\'s wealth. \"It\'s about the economic structure of the region in the long run. They have got to be able to sell their goods and services in the community," said Boyle.

The Elaine L. Jacob Gallery's upcoming exhibit, "Detroit Collects, Part 1: The Nature of Art," is included in an art calendar listing, along with a link to the gallery's website.

An article about budget cuts for several U.S. universities' Canadian Studies departments mentions that Wayne State, Michigan State and the University of Michigan, are collaborating on a project focused on alternative energy development, regional economic development, and urban transit in the Great Lakes region.

Wayne State University and Henry Ford Health System announced Tuesday they have started extensive discussions toward forming a partnership between the nation\'s largest medical school campus and the seven-hospital network. The talks are taking place over the next 90 days, with the aim of implementing an agreement by mid-2010. The collaboration would be in the areas of medical education, research and clinical services. Wayne State University President Jay Noren and WSU School of Medicine Interim Dean Valerie Parisi comment in some of the stories. The Detroit Free Press and Detroit News ran extended versions of their earlier stories. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mi-waynestate-hospit,0,1488058.story http://www.freep.com/article/20090930/BUSINESS06/909300343/1322/Henry-Ford--WSU-plan-research-site http://www.wilx.com/news/headlines/62599372.html http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20090930/NEWS01/909300318/1001/NEWS/Local-news-briefs http://www.detnews.com/article/20090930/BIZ/909300328/1001/biz http://www.wwj.com/Wayne-State--Henry-Ford-Start-Partnership-Talks/5327203 http://www.mcdmag.com/component/content/article/117-news/155-henry-ford-health-system-and-wayne-state-university-enter-into-partnership-discussions.html

Wayne State has recorded its largest enrollment increase since fall 2004 and its second largest in a dozen years. Total enrollment is up 2.5 percent from a year ago, to 31,786. First-year retention of undergraduates is up by 7 percent, to 76 percent.

A story about whether authorities have a right to search someone's computer files if a warrant doesn't specify the computer as an object of the search includes a comment from Peter Henning of the WSU Law School. He said the Supreme Court may have to get involved in deciding the issue.

In a column summarizing an interview with Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, Tom Walsh says the mayor pointed out that "an ambitious new project to attract young talent and boost economic activity in the Midtown area" will be anchored by Wayne State, Henry Ford Health System and the Detroit Medical Center.

During a radio interview this morning about the tragic deaths of two Detroit police officers, Free Press reporter Amber Hunt mentioned a current study of Detroit police officer stress being directed by Bengt Arnetz of the WSU School of Medicine.

The Wayne State University Police Department, in collaboration with the Wayne State Department of Organization and Employee Development, within the Division of Human Resources, is launching an online educational curriculum that teaches civilians -- including students, faculty and staff -- how to react in an active shooter emergency. The program, \"Be Prepared: Surviving an Active Shooter Incident,\" is available through Wayne State\'s \"Blackboard\" Web-based learning management system. WWJ and WJR highlighted the new program during morning newscasts. http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2009/09/wayne_state_university_wants_s.html http://www.wsbt.com/news/regional/60205027.html http://www.wwj.com/Wayne-State-Develops-Online-Curriculum-For-Shooter/5266889 http://www.clickondetroit.com/education/21056750/detail.html