Wayne State University

WSU Gets More Funding From New Economy Initiative For Tech Commercialization

Wayne State University said Wednesday it had received notice of a $820,398 grant from the New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan that will continue to support the Technology Commercialization Office’s efforts to expand and improve the university’s entrepreneurial culture and technology commercialization results.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/22

HR Notices From May 21

The latest staffing, leadership and boardroom news from Michigan’s technology-focused companies, institutions and groups

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/21

First Class Graduates From WSU’s Collaboration With Chinese Universities

On May 9, 12 Chinese students were the first to graduate from Wayne State University’s 3+2 program – a partnership with several Chinese universities.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/19

WSU Researcher Aims To Make STEM Education More Accessible To Native Americans

Underrepresented minorities comprise approximately 30 percent of the United States population, but only 10 percent are college educated in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. A Wayne State University study recently funded by the American Association for the Advancement of Science aims to change these statistics.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/14

BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: performs on stage at Bluesfest Byron Bay 2013 - Day 2 on March 29, 2013 in Byron Bay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

‘Sugar Man’ Rodriguez Gets Honorary Degree

Wayne State University had no idea that a folk hero was in its midst when the Detroit school awarded Sixto Rodriguez a philosophy degree in 1981.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/09

HR Notices From May 2

The latest staffing, leadership and boardroom news from Michigan’s technology-focused companies, institutions and groups.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/02

Sixto Rodriguez the subject of the documentary film “Searching for Sugar Man”. (Getty Images/Jason Merritt)

‘Sugar Man’ Rodriguez To Get Honorary Degree

A Motor City folk-rocker who unknowingly found fame an ocean away will be honored by his alma mater.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/30

Wayne State Finds ‘Psychologically Vulnerable’ More Vulnerable To Fraudsters

DETROIT — Older adults with the highest levels of depression and the lowest levels of social needs fulfillment experience higher levels of fraud, according to a new study from Wayne State University and the Illinois […]

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/25

Wayne State Biotech Startup Advaita to Participate In New Michigan I-Corps Program

Advaita, a Plymouth-based biotechnology startup spun out of Wayne State University, is one of 25 companies selected to participate in the new Michigan I-Corps program starting in May.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/23

Wayne State Photo: (left) Rod Braun, (right) Bruce Berkowitz

Wayne State University Researchers Seek Calcium Channels To Target Cancer Tumors

Two Wayne State University researchers are working on a technique that could lead to easier, faster identification of cancer tumors that can be effectively treated by calcium channel-based therapies.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/22

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