Wayne State's College of Nursing, a nationally endowed and accredited research and academic program, recently hosted its sixth annual LifeLine Awards tribute and dinner. The LifeLine Awards honor medical professionals, educators and activists who dedicate themselves to improving health-care locally, regionally and nationally. The Howard Baker Foundation has donated more than $1 million to the College of Nursing in support of the scholarships and full-time student enrollment. It's always a thrill to recognize people who work for change in areas that affect all of us, regardless of age, race or gender," said Barbara K. Redman, dean of the College of Nursing. "The contributions of our LifeLine recipients are vital to our physical, mental and emotional well-being.