A profile story discusses the acting career of Wayne State alumnus Ernie Hudson, who also was a recent recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award. Hudson, a 1973 graduate of Wayne State with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater, became the resident playwright at Detroit's Concept East Theater while attending classes at WSU. He also established the Actors Ensemble Theater, where he and other black writers directed and appeared in their own works. Following graduation from WSU, Hudson was awarded a full scholarship to the master of fine arts program at the prestigious Yale School of Drama. Hudson believes he owes his success to Wayne State University. "I'm really honored anyone really remembered me at Wayne State. Once I got the word, I was honored to be remembered and that they're aware of my work," he says. Wayne State taught me discipline. I've worked professionally for 40 years as a result of the training I got at Wayne State…If it wasn't for Wayne State, I can't imagine what my life would've been like. I'm really indebted to them." A photo of Hudson is included.