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I start my annual fall Tech Tour of the technology transfer offices at the major research universities of northern Michigan, mid-Michigan and West Michigan Wednesday. So last Friday, it seemed only appropriate to kick things off with a fall Tech Tour of southeast Michigan's great urban university, Wayne State.
The Wayne State University College of Engineering will host lab tours as part of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2013 Internal Combustion Engine Fall Technical Conference, set for Oct. 13-16 in Dearborn.
Timmica Morton allegedly made fake auto insurance policies for over 300 drivers before she was caught.
The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Management Index slipped to 59.9 in September from August's reading of 60.2.
The Wayne State University College of Engineering will celebrate its 80th anniversary throughout October with a number of exciting events and activities including career fairs, a ceremony honoring a former dean, the college's annual gala, an open house for prospective students and a trivia contest highlighting the college's important milestones.
Wayne State University's endowment grew to $277 million during the endowment reporting period ending June 30. The university's annualized investment return was a strong 10.5 percent. Wayne State's rate of investment return was 8.7 percent during the past three years and 5 percent during the past five years.
A Wayne State professor was scheduled to speak at a Catholic college about gay marriage but then suddenly was asked not to speak.
Wayne State University announced that the Graduate School was one of 10 institutions selected by the National Institutes of Health to lead a five-year, $18.5 million initiative aimed at strengthening the research workforce in the United States, where there is a shortage of non-academic research scientists.
Exercise is known to improve the ability of tissues to respond to insulin and reduce the risk for developing type 2 diabetes, but the mechanisms that cause those health benefits are not yet clear.
With the help of a five-year, $1.57 million grant from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health, researchers at Wayne State University aim to develop an innovative and advanced education program integrating radiobiology with radiation physics for all oncologists.
Students had a chance to play games like foursquare and jump rope with Lions mascot Roary and former Lions safety, native Detroiter Ron Rice.
The program has given out more than $100,000 each year since 2001, now surpassing the $1 millon mark.
When Armando Doku celebrates the grand opening of Avaneer Dental Studio on Sept. 26, he'll mark the cumulation of a decade-long journey acquiring the education and expertise necessary to launch a successful dental laboratory.
An overflow crowd packed the 600-seat Community Arts Auditorium at Wayne State University to hear about how high tech can accelerate the recovery of Detroit.
With help from National Science Foundation funding, Wayne State University will join other universities across the country aiming to improve teaching methods in the STEM disciplines, ultimately supporting those students with an interest in STEM fields and improving their graduation rates.
Wayne State University's School of Business Administration and General Motors are bringing some of the leading business students from across the country to Detroit for an in-depth look at the supply chain systems that support the automotive industry and its high-tech vehicles.
The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups.
Detroit police are looking for the man who allegedly kidnapped and violated a 27-year-old woman near Wayne State University.
The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index for August hit 60.2, a significant increase over July's PMI of 53.1, reflecting continued strengthening of the economy.
The Ford Motor Co. Fund has handed out $225,000 in grants to nine colleges -- four of them in Michigan -- in support of the growing trend of service learning on college campuses.
The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups
The latest staffing, leadership and boardroom news from Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups.
A former Detroit Lions quarterback is among the 10 former players who have had their brains studied with state-of-the-art MRI methods at Wayne State University.
Employers looking to hire high-quality, experienced employees in full-time, part-time, internship and co-op positions can find them at the Wayne State University College of Engineering's upcoming career fairs on Thursday, Oct. 3 and Thursday, Oct. 10.
A Wayne State University researcher's innovative use of a new tool may make surgery a more viable option for sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).
A Detroit man who was convicted of a series of sexual assault cases dating back to 1997 will spend decades in prison.
Two teens were hospitalized after an e-bike they were riding was struck by a car in Redford Township, police said.
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Detroit hosted the annual Metro Detroit Youth Day on Tuesday.
A Wasilla, Alaska, man is accused of sending threatening messages and stalking a Michigan mayor.
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
Safety concerns continue in the city of Birmingham, Michigan, but this time they center on a big fight on the downtown street.
A Michigan father charged in a fatal Thanksgiving Day head-on crash that resulted in the death of his 5-year-old daughter will stand trial.
A West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, man died in a Florida hospital after being found unresponsive while diving in the Florida Keys, local authorities said.
Once again, Southeast Michigan is on the cusp of a storm risk, with a marginal chance highlighting our southern counties.
A Detroit man who was convicted of a series of sexual assault cases dating back to 1997 will spend decades in prison.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday's drawing will be at least $1 billion, Powerball says.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a "significant" amount of time after the free agent addition suffered a wrist injury.
Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the first, Jung Hoo Lee singled in a pair of runs the next inning before Willy Adames homered in the fifth, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
A 13-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl were injured when an e-bike they were riding was struck by a car in Redford Township.
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Detroit hosted the annual Metro Detroit Youth Day on Tuesday.
President Trump signed an executive order laying out new recommendations for childhood vaccinations, and during his remarks, he mentioned that autism had a role in the guidance. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Residents in Birmingham, Michigan, are calling for change after a video of a brawl has gone viral; strong storms are possible in Southeast Michigan on Tuesday, and more on your top stories.
Good morning, Family! Partly sunny today, high 83 with a chance for thunderstorms this afternoon and evening A few isolated storms may be severe capable of producing damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall. Greater potential exists between I-94 and the Ohio border. A Marginal Risk (1 of 5) for severe weather across parts of southeast Michigan. Drier conditions develop Friday and Friday night.