Jerry Herron interviewed on WWj

Professor Jerry Herron, director of the Honors Program, commented about the "Woodward Dream Cruise" being held Saturday, Aug. 21. Herron discussed the cultural significance of the event, now in its tenth year of operation. The interview will air through Saturday.

August 19, 2004

Graduate enrollment in science, engineering hits record

The number of graduate students enrolled in science and engineering disciplines at U.S. universities reached an all-time high of 455,400 in fall 2002, according to the National Science Foundation. Following a downward trend from 1994-98, science and engineering enrollment in graduate programs has increased every year since 1999. NSF attributes the 2002 gain to an increase in U.S. women and minority students, but the number of new foreign students fell nearly 8 percent that year.

August 19, 2004

Sports Resorts International losing big bucks

Randy Paschke, chair of the accounting department in the WSU School of Business commented on what could be done for the shareholders of this foundering company founded by Flint Mayor Don Williamson.

August 18, 2004

What's in the bag?

A story about how to pack healthy lunches for school children includes comments by Catherine Jen of the Nutrition and Food Science Department. She points out that parents play a key role in teaching their children healthy eating habits. "If the parent at home never eats any vegetables or healthy food, the kids won't," she says. "If the parent chooses variety and does not eat those junk foods, then the kids will learn." The article included suggestions for some healthy school-lunch items.

August 18, 2004

Farmington sports briefs

Kim Spaulding is one of four members of the Wayne State University women's hockey team honored by the American Women's Hockey Coaches Association as National Scholar Athletes for outstanding academic achievement. Spaulding, an elementary education major, earned a place on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll six consecutive semesters, and she was recently named WSU Female Student-Athlete of the Year.

August 15, 2004

Attracting retailers a multi-layered process

Jason Booza, a geographic information specialist with CULMA's Center for Urban Studies, comments about attracting retailers to downtowns while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance in the surrounding area. Carefully managing the downtown's appearance is key. Successful downtowns use zoning to require even a chain's facade to fit into the downtown landscape, Booza says.

August 15, 2004

Jerry Herron interviewed

Jerry Herron, director of the Honors Program and professor of American Studies, was interviewed regarding the \"Dream Cruise.\"

August 13, 2004

CALENDAR: September 17

Law professor David Moran will be the guest speaker at a Detroit/Wayne County Criminal Advocacy Program seminar Sept. 17 at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center Auditorium. The Crawford decision limited the admissibility of certain hearsay statements. Moran will explain the implications of the decision for trial attorneys.

August 13, 2004

Wayne State University boost tuition 2.4 percent

The Wayne State Board of Governors kept its pledge to hold tuition increases at or below the rate of inflation for resident undergraduate students. A 2.4 percent increase in undergrad tuition, approved at the board's July 21 meeting, is contingent on the state's 3 percent restoration of a 5 percent cut for fiscal 2003-04. Nancy Barrett, provost and senior vice president, said the university has maintained its long-term commitment to tuition restraint while continuing to build strong academic programs and research efforts.

August 12, 2004

"Water plant operators tour monitoring system on Ohio River."

The article, about chemical spills in the St. Clair River, mentions that Carl Freeman of the WSU Biology Department is the science advisor to the Macomb County Water Quality Board. He was part of a delegation that traveled to Pittsburgh to learn about water monitoring systems used on the Ohio River.

August 11, 2004

High-speed network for data debuts in '05

Wayne State University, along with two other institutions, announced its participation in Michigan LambdaRail, which is expected to be operating in January. The project, a part of an initiative by U.S. research universities and companies to bolster the nation's technology infrastructure, will connect Michigan's participating universities to each other and to networks such as the National LambdaRail.

August 7, 2004

Newsbriefs: Speedy Web link in works

Wayne State University, University of Michigan, and Michigan State University on Thursday announced their participation in Michigan LambdaRail. Referred to as MiLR, the new network is expected to be working by January.

August 6, 2004

"Three Michigan universities to form faster computer network"

Wayne State University, along with two other institutions, announced its participation in Michigan LambdaRail, which is expected to be operating in January. The project, a part of an initiative by U.S. research universities and companies to bolster the nation's technology infrastructure, will connect Michigan's participating universities to each other and to networks such as the National LambdaRail.

August 6, 2004

Bush targets state's Democratic territory

David Bonior, university professor of labor studies, comments on the challenges posed against Bush's campaign for re-election in areas of Michigan that are more hospitable to Democratic candidate John Kerry. Bonior says Bush will not acquire many voters in the Saginaw-Midland-Bay City area with talk of an improving economy. "We've lost 20 percent of our manufacturing jobs during this guy's reign," Bonior says.

August 5, 2004

"MSU awards 44 grants"

Wayne State faculty will be participating with two other institutions in Michigan State University's Land Policy Program. Grant monies totaling $680,000 will be directed to projects that protect land resources, encourage smart growth and revitalize urban centers.

August 5, 2004

"Bush campaigning in hostile territory"

David Bonior, university professor of labor studies, comments on the challenges posed against Bush's campaign for re-election in areas of Michigan that are more hospitable to Democratic candidate John Kerry. Bonior says Bush will not acquire many voters in the Saginaw-Midland-Bay City area with talk of an improving economy. "We've lost 20 percent of our manufacturing jobs during this guy's reign," Bonior says. "He can't go there."

August 5, 2004

Wayne State University honors independent filmaker

A feature story profiles Monice Mitchell Simms, a Wayne State graduate who received the university's Emerging Corporate Leader Award. At 32, she now lives in Los Angeles, is a writer and movie producer and the president of an artistic company. When she was in high school, a counselor urged her to apply to WSU's Journalism Institute for Minorities program. "She thought Wayne State would be a good fit for me," Simms pointed out.

August 4, 2004

Absence of Hispanic youth soccer leagues disturbs some residents

Jorge Chinea, assistant professor of history, comments about the advantages of youth sports leagues to Hispanic youth and particularly his childhood experience growing up in New York City. "It was very useful because people would see you playing and doing things that were fun," Chinea says. "It would ease tension."

August 4, 2004

Study dulls luster of testing results shown by state's teacher schools

Michigan teacher candidates are passing mandatory academic tests at rates of 66-97 percent, according to a Michigan Department of Education report covering the state's 32 teacher training institutions. A sidebar that ranks all the schools shows the initial pass-rate for Wayne State students at 80 percent, and the cumulative pass-rate at 88 percent.

August 4, 2004

"Wayne State University boosts tuition 2.4 percent"

Wayne State University's board of governors kept its pledge with the state of Michigan to hold tuition increases at or below the rate of inflation for resident undergraduate students. Wayne State's approved undergraduate tuition will be increased 2.4 percent for fall 2004.

August 4, 2004