Article Archive
July 31
DMC's rehabilitation hospital and the School of Medicine jointly operate a brain injury system that has received a major grant.
July 29
The College of Nursing has been awarded a $50,000 national grant from the Aetna Foundation to help expand the college’s capacity to offer advanced practice nursing degrees through its established and successful distance and on-demand learning programs.
Tenanats have signed leases to become part of Studio One Apartments at South University Village.
July 28
The first major market-rate residential project of its kind in Detroit in more than 30 years will be celebrated with a grand opening ceremony, Tuesday, July 29.
The Wayne State University Board of Governors on July 23 rejected a possible 6.6 percent tuition increase when it was presented by university administrators.
July 24
If you regularly park in Wayne State Lot 33, the Office of Parking and Transportation Services has good news and not-so-good news. The parking area will be repaired to better accomodate your parking needs. In the meantime, Lot 33 will be closed beginning Monday, July 28.
The weather was hot, but the conversation was cool inside the McGregor Conference Center, July 17, for the College of Nursing’s second annual Jazz on the Veranda event.
John Flack, MD, MPH, chair, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, will present to the National Medical Association this month his findings as lead investigator for a treatment that showed the largest blood pressure drops recorded in a clinical trial for a particular drug combination.
July 22
Do job-related conflicts send you into an uproar? Learn to reduce your stress and manage your emotions in the workplace at a Wayne State workshop. Although you might have missed the July 23 seminar, another is planned for this fall.
On Saturday, July 26, Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Detroit Circle of Promise will join the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program Wayne County (BCCCP) and Karmanos Cancer Institute to host a free community event on Detroit’s Riverfront to raise awareness about breast cancer.
The Detroit Free Press has endorsed WSU Professor Timothy Bledsoe in his run for the District 1 seat in the state House. He also ran for the seat during the previous election. Bledsoe is a political science professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Women's ice hockey assistant coach Nicolette Franck earned her second silver medal as a member of Team Canada at the 2008 FIRS Inline Hockey World Championships.
July 21
Generous donors helped the American Red Cross collect 95 units of life-saving blood during the summer drive, held June 30 - July 3, in the Student Center Building.
Whether you want to physically challenge your children or just keep them out of your hair, Campus Recreation has the solution with its summer kids' fitness Camp.
Wayne State University was honored for its technological innovation in broadcast messaging.
Purchase your season tickets now for Wayne State's upcoming football season.
July 15
President Irvin D. Reid recently announced the awardees from the President’s Research Enhancement Program.
Former School of Medicine professor and founding dean of the Wayne State University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Eberhard Mammen, MD, died July 1.
Wayne State University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Nancy Barrett wrote a rebuttal piece to The Detroit News’ July 6 editorial titled, "State colleges must help more students graduate."
Wayne State has introduced a new compensation program for nonrepresented staff.
July 14
Wayne State faculty and staff are invited for a day of beauty to help reverse the signs of aging.
The Law School has announced the appointment of Ericka Matthews-Jackson, a 1997 Wayne Law alumna, as assistant dean of admissions.
July 10
Those who want to quit their smoking habit are urged to start Kick-n It, a program sponsored by Total Compensation and Wellness and presented by Health Alliance Plan and Henry Ford Health System.
A panel of scholars and policy makers will explore the education achievement gap of African-American children during a roundtable discussion July 19 at McGregor Memorial Conference Center. The event was mentioned in the Detroit Free Press .
July 8
State residents use safety belts more than ever, according to Wayne State researchers.
Members of the Wayne State community gathered atop Parking Structure 2 for the best view of the 50th Annual Target Fireworks, held June 23 on the Detroit River.
A summer celebration will be held at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, outside the Undergraduate Library, to thank President Irvin D. Reid for his leadership.
Attend a wine-tasting event to network with business leaders and innovators, Friday, July 11, 5 - 7 p.m., at TechTown, Detroit's fastest-growing entrepreneurial community.
July 3
Bill Davidson, a Wayne State University Law School graduate, is "Michigan's Richest Man."
July 1
Wayne State will soon introduce its next communications campaign aimed at increasing the university’s student enrollment and strengthening its academic reputation. Prior to the unveiling of the new campaign, expect to see a redesigned Web site with a different style and better functionality.
The University Cultural Center Association (UCCA) has published the 2008-09 edition of the Midtown Detroit Neighborhood Guide.
SEED Wayne’s mission is to build sustainable food systems on campus and in Detroit communities. Numerous partners, including the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, have agreed to help with the project.
