Higher ed = higher costs: No simple solution to change equation

A story about the increasing cost of higher education leads with the example of a Wayne State student from Liberia who says she works 39 hours a week to pay for her first year at the university.

June 1, 2009

Time and Place: Art of Detroit's Cass Corridor from the Wayne State University Collection

Separate briefs in the Arts and Entertainment section mention exhibits at WSU's Community Arts Gallery and Elaine L. Jacob Gallery, running through June 26.

June 1, 2009

Professor Sudip Datta featured on WDET

Professor Sudip Datta of the School of Business Administration was interviewed on the "Detroit Today" show regarding economic aspects of the GM bankruptcy filing.

June 1, 2009

GM boom years full of big-time success

The director of the Walter P. Reuther Library, Mike Smith, is quoted in an article about the rise and decline of General Motors Corp. \"If you lived in Michigan in the 20th century, you were personally connected to GM in one way or another: family, friends, business or pleasure," he said.

May 31, 2009

In the spotlight: Lloyd Young

Lloyd Young has been appointed dean of Wayne State University's Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, effective Aug. 17. Young, 64, replaces Beverly Schmoll, who became dean of the College of Health Science and Human Services at the University of Toledo. A photo of Young is included.

May 31, 2009

Wayne State Wednesday Farmers Market

The station ran reports several times Saturday about Wayne State's Farmers Market, scheduled for Wednesdays beginning this week and continuing through October 28. Professor Kami Pothukuchi, who coordinates the SEED WAYNE program, comments on various aspects of the activity.

May 30, 2009

Autoworkers swallow a bitter pill

Mike Smith, director of WSU's Walter P. Reuther Library, comments in a story about the changing landscape of the U.S. auto industry and its role in catapulting workers into the middle class.

May 29, 2009

Life sciences industry offers 'limitless potential' for Michigan, universities argue

A report released by the Anderson Economic Group attributes tremendous growth in Michigan's life sciences industry to the University Research Corridor, which includes Wayne State. Michigan\'s three research universities conducted nearly $900 million worth of life sciences research in 2008, the report says.

May 29, 2009

Michigan university partnership hires director

The University Research Corridor, an alliance of Wayne State, Michigan State and the University of Michigan, has named its first executive director, marking an important step forward for the mission of the alliance, leaders said.

May 29, 2009

WSU hires new dean of pharmacy college

An item in the Wayne County Briefs column notes that Wayne State University announced Wednesday the hiring of a new dean for the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Lloyd Young, 64, succeeds Beverly Schmoll, who took a post at the University of Toledo.

May 28, 2009

Michigan Becoming National Life Sciences Leader Despite Downturn

A report released last week by the Anderson Economic Group LLC attributes tremendous growth in Michigan's life sciences industry to the University Research Corridor, which includes Wayne State. More than 79,000 Michigan residents now work in life sciences, according to the report, with the average worker\'s salary climbing significantly. The story mentions that the corridor has appointed an executive director, Jeff Mason, who will report to WSU President Jay Noren and presidents of the two other member universities.

May 27, 2009

Michigan university partnership hires director

The University Research Corridor, an alliance of Wayne State, Michigan State and the University of Michigan, named its first executive director today, marking an important step forward for the mission of the alliance, leaders said. Jeff Mason, senior vice president and chief business development officer for the Michigan Economic Development Corp., will become the first full-time employee of the URC on July 6.

May 27, 2009

TechTown looks to leverage new funding, expertise into 400-500 start-ups

TechTown, which currently is home to 90 start-ups, will tap into funding from the New Economy Initiative and the Kauffman Foundation to conduct a rapid expansion of its campus to oversee between 400-500 start-ups within the next three years. \"We are the launching pad for innovation and the knowledge economy,\" says Wayne State University President Jay Noren.

May 26, 2009

Dean of Wayne State's medical school takes indefinite leave

Dr. Robert Mentzer, Wayne State University's School of Medicine dean, announced last week he is taking an indefinite leave of absence to help take care of his sick mother-in-law in Germany. Vice Dean Dr. Valerie Parisi will assume Mentzer's duties as acting dean while he is gone.

May 26, 2009

Ann Arbor and Warren: A tale of two economies

A story comparing Warren's economy to Ann Arbor mentions that Wayne State is building an advanced technology education center at Warren's Macomb Community College.

May 26, 2009

Hero dies after rescuing boy in Detroit

Several news outlets carried a story about Wayne State University Police officers responding to a call Sunday about a situation where a man drowned trying to save the life of a child. Garrett Townsend, 58, died after rescuing a 7-year-old boy from drowning in a ditch on a Detroit construction site. Wayne State University police officers comment in the stories.

May 26, 2009

Lt. Gov. Cherry leading group to streamline state government

An article mentions that professors from Wayne State University, University of Michigan and Michigan State University are helping Michigan Lt. Gov. John Cherry's work group, which is looking at ways to improve the efficiency of state government.

May 26, 2009

Brown Bomber jackets awarded for community youth involvement

Arthur Johnson, retired senior vice president of university relations, is among the 2009 recipients of Brown Bomber jackets, given annually by the Joe Louis Memorial Room at Cobo Center

May 25, 2009

Why consolidating city and county governments isn't a silver bullet for waste

Jered Carr, professor of public administration at Wayne State, comments in a story about the proposed consolidation of Las Vegas and Clark Counties in Nevada. "Given all the studies, I'm very skeptical of the idea that bigger works better."

May 24, 2009

Cuban's battle with SEC heating up

Law Professor Peter Henning comments in an article about an insider trading suit filed against billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

May 24, 2009