The Metro: Should students be paid to attend school?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, K-12 students across the nation have been missing more school. The percentage of chronically absent students...
The Metro: Should students be paid to attend school?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, K-12 students across the nation have been missing more school. The percentage of chronically absent students...
Wayne State crisis expert warns of region’s vulnerabilities to infectious disease
Access to accurate information is critical during a crisis, whether it’s a climate disaster, pandemic, or local emergency.One person working...
The Metro Events Guide: How to spend MLK Weekend in Detroit
This week, we’ve got celebrations honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., new museum exhibitions and exciting musical performances to...
Former Wayne State governor Paul Massaron dies at 80, university reports
Paul Massaron, a former member of the Wayne State University Board of Governors twice elected by Michigan voters, has died...
Wayne State group revives old words in new year
If you resolved to beef up your vocabulary in 2025, Wayne State University's Word Warriors are here to help.Each year,...
Wayne State University’s College of Nursing trains over 600 people in Mental Health First Aid
Wayne State University’s College of Nursing trained about 600 people in Mental Health First Aid through a $1.5 million grant...
Scholarship program aims to encourage more diversity in clinical trials
A metro Detroit cancer specialist is applauding a foundation’s efforts to address the long-standing need for increasing the number of...
Spartans, Warriors, Broncos and Bulldogs won’t get COVID refunds
Four state universities do not owe students refunds for tuition, room and board and other costs after cancelling in-person classes...
Detroit Evening Report: Hundreds trained in Mental Health First Aid through WSU Nursing program
The Wayne State College of Nursing has trained about 600 individuals in Mental Health First Aid protocols through a $1.5...
The Metro: How can we improve maternal health care in Detroit?
Maternal mortality is high in the U.S. compared with other wealthy countries, and particularly high in Michigan. Detroit had the...
Created Equal: Unpacking Michigan’s Election Day turnout
Michigan set a record in the 2024 election. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that 79% of eligible voters in...
The Metro: Wayne State researcher on the common misconceptions of food insecurity
Food insecurity is hard to quantify. It means pinpointing who exactly has access to nutritious food. Subscribe to The Metro on Apple...