Moran to assume associate dean post at law school

Wayne State University Law School appointed David Moran, a full-time member of the school's faculty since 2000, as associate dean. He will succeed Frederica K. Lombard, who has been associate dean since 1992.

January 20, 2006

Does the Abramhoff scandal make us more cynical?

Political Science Professor Charles Elder said the well-publicized Abramoff lobby scandal "undoubtedly reinforces the widespread suspicion and distrust of political authority that is endemic to the American character." Rep. Vernon Ehlers, Republican from Grand Rapids was appointed chair of the House Administration Committee in the wake of the scandal.

January 19, 2006

Talk therapy helps kids control diabetes

This Internet newsletter cites a juvenile diabetes study led by Deborah Ellis of the WSU School of Medicine. The study found that children with diabetes can reduce their stress levels and improve their blood sugar control by participating in a program of intensive home-based psychotherapy. Ellis said almost all the children in the "multi-systemic" therapy program had better control of their blood sugar by the end of the study.

January 19, 2006

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame - 2006

A story about 2006 induction ceremonies at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame mentions that Lily Tomlin will present an award to Dottie Rambo, "undisputed queen of gospel music." The article notes that Tomlin grew to love theatre while studying at Wayne State University

January 19, 2006

Wayland softball player picks CMU

A story about prep athletes and where they plan to attend college mentions that Ashley St. Andrew of Jenison High School has committed to Wayne State University to continue her swimming career.

January 19, 2006

Surveys could shape city's future

The Center for Urban Studies at Wayne State University is conducting a survey of 3,000 Sterling Heights residents - the first since 1999. Wayne will use the latest computer equipment and statistical software to analyze the results and prepare an executive summary based on questions about city services and programs.

January 19, 2006

Studio Theatre presents 'The Midnight Caller'

This article mentions that Wayne State 's Studio Theatre was staging a production of the play 'The Midnight Caller' by Horton Foote. The play runs from Feb. 2 to Feb. 11. The article also features a photo of some cast members.

January 19, 2006

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\"Leaders on Leadership\". co-produced by the WSU School of Business Administration and Detroit Pubic Television, broadcast Part 1 of 2 shows featuring Robert Lutz - General Motors Vice Chairman - Global Product Development. This first episode of the two part series focused on Lutz\'s leadership experiences in the military, and at BMW, Ford and Chrysler. Part 2, to be broadcast Feb 22 at 1:00 pm, will concentrate on his leadership experiences at General Motors. WSU SBA students in the studio audience, as usual, asked leadership questions directly to the guest.

January 18, 2006

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Reporter Deena Centofanti covered the "Kick Start Your Heart Forty Days of Fitness" program at Wayne State 's Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She interviewed professor Stephanie Joseph Gilkey, director of the Physician Assistants Program at the college and coordinator of the Kick Start event. Former Detroit Lion Lomas Brown was on hand for the event and was interviewed by Centofanti. The story also showed video footage of the variety of activities at the event.

January 18, 2006

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Channel 4 did a voice-over report on the "Kick Start Your Heart Forty Days of Fitness" program at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The report included video footage of the variety of activities at the event and included a shot of former Detroit Lion Lomas Brown, who participated.

January 18, 2006

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Reporter Pat Sweeting interviewed Professor Stephanie Joseph Gilkey for a story on the "Kick Start Your Heart Forty Days of Fitness" program at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Sweeting also interviewed some WSU students who were participating in the event.

January 18, 2006

Longer waits for patients as doc shortage looms

In an effort to get a handle on a looming shortage of doctors and other medical personnel in Michigan , Gov. Jennifer Granholm is creating a state Healthcare Workforce Center to coordinate information and initiatives addressing shortages. Preliminary numbers released by Wayne State University last month reveal that Michigan will be short 4,500 doctors by 2020, with specialist shortages starting this year. Wayne State participates on a year-old Blue Ribbon Steering Committee on Physician Supply. The committee also includes medical schools at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University .

January 18, 2006

Area group challenges Bush's spy program

The Council on American Islamic Relations, and a host of other individuals have initiated the first legal challenge to the Bush administration\'s controversial domestic spying program with a lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Detroit . The lawsuit seeks to have the program declared unconstitutional. The plaintiffs also want the government to reveal the details of its surveillance. Wayne State University Law Professor Peter Henning says the Justice Department should immediately ask that the lawsuit be tossed out on procedural grounds, including whether the plaintiffs were actually harmed. \"How do you show harm? The cops could break into your house right now and just because you\'re afraid they might doesn\'t give you grounds to sue,\" Henning said.

January 18, 2006

MATT HELMS: From outside downtown, you can take a bus

Wayne State University 's parking areas near the Lodge Freeway and I-94 in Detroit will serve as one of six locations set up so riders can park their cars and catch a downtown bus during the period leading up to the Super Bowl when street parking is banned and streets are closed throughout downtown. Parking is $10 at WSU and the zoo, but free elsewhere. Return shuttles running every 15 to 20 minutes will pick up riders at the same location, with limited runs after 3 a.m. each day.

January 18, 2006

People on the move

Education: Marguerite Rigby of Farmington Hills, assistant vice president for alumni relations at Wayne State , began a one-year term January 1 as chair of the National Educational Alumni Executive Committee.

January 18, 2006

State support for higher education has 'no correlation' with college quality, report says

Public colleges in states that spend a lot of money on higher education aren't necessarily better than colleges in states that provide them with meager support, according to a report that ranks states based on an analysis of their higher education budgets and the performance of their colleges. The report, which was prepared by the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems, compares state funds for higher education in each state with colleges' performance in a variety of areas, including graduation and participation rates. The report concludes that education can succeed even when state support falls.

January 18, 2006

WSU names interim dean for School of Business Administration

This article mentions that Wayne State has appointed Richard M. Gabrys as interim dean of the School of Business Administration , effective Jan. 1. The article also noted that Nancy S. Barrett, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, made the announcement.

January 18, 2006

Hilberry presents Sophocles' 'Electra'

The Hilberry Theatre opened Anne Carson's translation of Sophocles' "Electra" this weekend, which is running through March 23. More information is available at the Hilberry's Web site: www.hilberry.com; or calling 577-2972.

January 18, 2006

Fieger: I expect to be indicted

Fieger expects that a federal grand jury will indict him for illegal fundraising on behalf of John Edwards' 2004 vice-presidential bid. WSU law professor Robert Sedler, who has represented Fieger in other issues, said predicting his own indictment and launching a broadside is vintage Fieger. "When he's attacked, he goes on the attack," Sedler said. "It certainly fits his pattern."

January 17, 2006

Training the Brain to See Again

By tapping the power of "neuroplasticity," doctors offer new hope to stroke patients. About 10 to 15 percent of stroke victims lose some or all of their vision, but now doctors are training healthy neurons to perform the function of those damaged or destroyed by the stroke. The company that commercialized the therapy makes it available at seven clinics, including the Kresge Eye Institute at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit .

January 17, 2006