This Detroit newspaper reports in a four-column story on the appointment of Dr. Robert Mentzer as dean of the WSU School of Medicine. "His demonstrated leadership abilities and visionary insight will be a significant asset to the medical school and to Wayne State as we meet the challenges of the 21st century," said President Irvin D. Reid. Nancy Barrett, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, pointed out that Mentzer's appointment follows a comprehensive, year-long national search. A photo of Mentzer accompanies the story.