WSU, research institute collaborate to treat depression

The two have created a new drug and may create a pharmaceutical company

Wayne State University and the Michigan Technology and Research Institute paired up to make an improved antidepressant drug earlier this year, and may form a company to advance the product. Full story

Wayne State’s Call Center helps secure money in lean economic times

Most donations provided by alumni

Wayne State’s Call Center, in a recent campaign called “Wayne First: The Campaign for Wayne State University,” was able to raise funds for the school, yielding more than $9 million that will go toward scholarships and other school needs not provided by state funding. Full story

A trip down the rabbit hole

Following rabbit holes will lead you to spectacular places, but jumping into one on Wayne State’s campus will lead you to the Hilberry Theatre for “Alice in Wonderland.” This production is aimed at children but can easily be enjoyed by an older crowd. Full story

Q&A with former WSU pitcher Anthony Bass

The former Wayne State male student-athlete of the year, who is playing with the Ft. Wayne (Ind.) Ti

Karl Henkel: Not only were you selected to the All-Star game, but you also picked up the victory. How special was that? Anthony Bass: Of course it felt great to be in the All-Star game in general; to get the win, I kind of got lucky on that one because there were just so many good pitchers in that game. To come out of that game with a win is a tremendous honor. Full story