News and Announcements

Nominations accepted for safety award

In 1997, the University Loss Prevention Committee awarded the first University Safety Award. The University Safety Award is intended to recognize the contributions and/or exceptional efforts of University departments or groups in the areas of minimizing or reducing the causes of personal injury and loss or damage to University property (i.e., safety and loss prevention). Our goal is to recognize and encourage efforts to promote and enhance safety and loss prevention within the University environment . . .

Sales of Dr. Loeb's pasta dish at Hiller's Markets will fund ALS research

Through Nov. 30, you can purchase Jeff Loeb’s Bowtie Pasta at the prepared foods counter at all seven Hiller’s Markets. All of the profits from the sales of the dish will be donated to the Hiller ALS Center at the School of Medicine . . .

Researcher investigates potential role of a dietary agent in preventing the progression of pancreatic cancer

The results of this study could aid in designing preventive or therapeutic approaches for saving the lives of pancreatic cancer patients . . .

Joique Bell named GLIAC's player of the year

Bell finished the season leading the GLIAC and all NCAA divisions in rushing, scoring and all-purpose yards per game . . .

Wayne State and community partners lead charge to extend broadband wireless in Midtown and low-income areas

Wayne State is providing the technical, strategic and systems support to provide Internet access for residents in two low-income Detroit neighborhoods . . .

Graduate certificate program in communication and new media to be offered in January

In response to a growing demand for understanding Internet and mobile communication technologies, a 12-credit graduate certificate program in communication and new media will be offered by the Department of Communication beginning January 2010 . . .

NIH grant funds additional researcher on young African-American asthma sufferers

Young African-American asthma sufferers will be the beneficiaries of a National Institutes of Health grant that funds a new research position and study within the School of Medicine . . .