WSU Board Of Governors Elects 2011 Officers
The Wayne State University Board of Governors elected Tina Abbott and Debbie Dingell to one-year terms as the board's chair and vice chair, respectively.
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The Wayne State University Board of Governors elected Tina Abbott and Debbie Dingell to one-year terms as the board's chair and vice chair, respectively.
Detroit-based NextCat Inc. announced Wednesday that it has received $250,000 in seed funding from Automation Alley. NextCat is commercializing biodiesel catalyst technology developed at the National Biofuels Energy Lab at Wayne State University that will allow biodiesel producers to use more cost-effective raw materials.
Wayne State University has picked a former auto executive to head up the university. Allan Gilmour moves from the interim to permanent president.
Wayne State University is set to make a major announcement Tuesday.
Basketball legend and Hall-of-Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will be the keynote speaker at Wayne State University's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute.
Modern technologies, including the Internet, e-mail, text messages and an array of social media options, have grown in recent years to offer an infinite amount of information to consume. A Wayne State University researcher has teamed up with West Virginia University to make life's daily data load more manageable and less distracting.
The latest honors and industry certifications earned by Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and people
Wayne State University researchers happened to be in Haiti before last year's devastating earthquake, conducting interviews on economics and well-being. Those numbers -- and a follow-up since -- help show the true extent of devastation to the already impoverished nation.
Text messages could prove to be the wave of the future in healthcare. Wayne State researchers are looking into it when it comes to helping Detroiters with uncontrolled hypertension.
Wayne State University's Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering now offers managers and executives the opportunity to earn a research-intensive doctorate in industrial engineering while maintaining employment.
Athar Ansari, assistant professor of biological sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has won a $718,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study gene looping, a mechanism that regulates transcription of a number of genes including HIV proviral gene and BRCA1 gene linked to breast cancer.
A Wayne State University School of Medicine neurologist has helped develop new national guidelines for stroke prevention adopted by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association
A partnering between a protein-editing enzyme and its protein cousin helps shape the mechanism underlying infections such as Hepatitis C and diseases such as Alzheimer's, according to a paper by Wayne State University researcher David Rueda.
The latest corporate and individual technology based awards, along with new tech certifications.
Today's tech-related awards and companies and individuals earning industry certifications.
A Wayne State University School of Medicine researcher has received a $228,000 national grant to investigate the mechanism of a hormone and related peptide in the battle against osteoporosis.
Farshad Fotouhi, chair of the Department of Computer Science at Wayne State University, has been appointed dean of the University's College of Engineering.
Preparing to take office in January, Michigan governor-elect Rick Snyder took a little time off to speak to students Thursday in Detroit.
With its many pressures, the workplace can be a stress hub. Studies have shown that work stress can creep into everyday family life and negatively impact the mood at home, and the high unemployment rate is causing increased feelings of stress and worry among the employed. But what exactly happens when workplace stress diffuses at home?
Wayne State University physiology assistant professor Patrick J. Mueller has been awarded a $1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study how alterations in the brain caused by inactivity may contribute to an individual's risk of cardiovascular disease.
A Texas jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer who was on trial for allegedly failing to act during the massacre at Robb Elementary School in 2022 that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
With Southeast Michigan experiencing a mix of snow and frigid temperatures, drivers have to prepare themselves for what the road conditions could look like.
Dangerous cold air is likely to wrap up this week and kick off the weekend in Southeast Michigan.
Dr. Devon Hoover was found dead in the attic of his home in Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood in April 2023.
Dr. Devon Hoover was found dead in the attic of his home in Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood in April 2023.
Dangerous cold air is likely to wrap up this week and kick off the weekend in Southeast Michigan.
A nurse who is already under investigation over reported sexual assaults faces multiple charges in five new cases, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said.
A Texas jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer who was on trial for allegedly failing to act during the massacre at Robb Elementary School in 2022 that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
A 3-year-old Warren boy is getting hospital treatment in the aftermath of an accidental shooting, police say.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
A Texas jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer who was on trial for allegedly failing to act during the massacre at Robb Elementary School in 2022 that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
With Cooper Schoenberg and Carter Lutz's respective schools, Indiana and Miami, playing on Monday for the College Football Playoff title, it is putting that bond to the test.
The Lions are set to hire Arizona Cardinals' offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as Detroit's next OC, a source told CBS Sports.
Alex DeBrincat scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the surging Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
From being treated like "cattle" as a young girl to sleeping in her car off a Polish highway, Allison Reed has taken a long, hard road to follow her Olympic ice dance dream.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
There's a new face on Roger Penske's IndyCar team, and he's looking to make a name for himself. CBS News Detroit caught up with David Malukas.
From commercials to a hit streaming series, Detroit native Nia Miranda is stepping into the spotlight. The actor and activist says Detroit is the center of everything she does.
A man charged in the April 2023 murder of prominent Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree murder.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, one specialist in emergency medicine said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
When it comes to snow removal it’s all about timing. Road crews in Oakland and Wayne counties have more than 250 snow plows combined.