June 9, 2020

Ilitch School names FCA North America head of business development as 2020 Distinguished Alumna

The Wayne State University Mike Ilitch School of Business has announced Barbara J. Pilarski, head of business development for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) North America, as the 2020 recipient of its signature Distinguished Alumni Award.

Health

From bad to worse: Pharmacy professors address opioid epidemic intensified by the coronavirus
WSU secures NIH grant to study biomarkers of preterm birth
In-Training online community for medical students spotlights Wayne State students’ works
New book exploring body responses to environment features WSU neuroscientists’ cold exposure studies

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Automotive

Ilitch School names FCA North America head of business development as 2020 Distinguished Alumna
Warrior Racing celebrates 15 years of competition
Wayne State, Michigan Mobility partner on curriculum
Defining the future of transportation

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Innovation

Wayne State and Amesite partner to provide online professional certification mobility courses aimed at workforce training
3D augmented reality app helps pharmacy students study protein, drug reactions
K-12 virtual summer camps open for registration at Wayne State University
Wayne State alumna creates virtual course for Saudi physicians who want to help combat COVID-19

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Arts

Museum of Anthropology receives NEH grant to improve storage, access of its Detroit Archaeological Collections
Chris Collins, Wayne State jazz bring Detroit to the world — and vice versa
Chef James Rigato and Ann Delisi cook up new WDET broadcast and podcast series
Kresge Arts Fellows include CFPCA faculty

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Honors & awards

U.S. News names physician and educator Rana Awdish, M.D. ’02, a Hospital Hero
Yuan He lab wins $1.9 million to explore how a common piece of the immune system contributes to inflammation
Wayne State Library System dean elected president of Association of College and Research Libraries
Dean of Students Office recognized for use of Engage platform

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