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• Clinical Laboratory Science program changes name to Medical Laboratory Science
  March 9, 2023
  To better reflect the importance of this role in medicine, and to evolve with industry-standard language, the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science program has changed its name to Medical Laboratory Science.
• Detroit Free Press: Two Detroit funeral homes find ways to support each other, featuring WSU Mortuary Science alums
  March 1, 2023
  When Detroiters think of Black-owned funeral homes, these specific last names come to mind: Swanson, Hutchison, Cole, Pye, Clora, Thompson, Barksdale, Ellis, Stinson, Jeter. During Black History Month, the Free Press spent a couple of hours with the owners of Hutchison Funeral Home and O.H. Pye III Funeral Home. The funeral homes opened a year apart from each other, in 1979 and 1980.
• Kappa Psi brothers among WSU Warriors honored by Wayne County Pharmacists Association
  February 15, 2023
  Last month, the Wayne County Pharmacists Association held its annual awards and installation ceremony. The gathering was an auspicious one, especially for Wayne State University Warriors, several of whom were honored by the WCPA and their colleagues from the pharmacy profession.
• GALLERY: Occupational Therapy Baby Lab ’23
  February 7, 2023
  Each year, Wayne State Occupational Therapy students in Assistant Prof. Kimberly Banfill’s OT6300 and OT7410 courses observe and practice on real babies! On Feb. 6, we welcomed four special guests – and their grownups — who helped OT students learn to observe and assess reflexes and reactions.
• WATCH: Alumni experiences with diversity in OT, presented by WSU COTAD
  January 26, 2023
  The Wayne State University chapter of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD) organized a panel of alumni who discussed their experiences in the OT profession. Speakers included: Jennifer Gavia '22, Fabiha Nishat '21, Ala Sarsour '22, and Faith Taylor '21.
• Radiation Therapy Technology professors publish clinical survival handbook
  January 25, 2023
  WSU Applebaum RTT Program Director Jeannetta Greer and Assistant Clinical Professor Alisa Kagen wrote The Little Book of Clinical Survival Strategies for RTT Students to remind readers about what they'd learned in the classroom regarding clinical setups, imaging, treatment side effects, shifting patients and much more.
• WATCH: A special message from WSU Applebaum students
  December 21, 2022
  As we look back at how far we have come in 2022, we are so grateful for those who have guided our path.
• GALLERY: December 2022 Commencement – Congrats, WSU Applebaum Grads!
  December 18, 2022
  On Dec. 17, WSU Applebaum graduates walked across the Wayne State Fieldhouse stage to receive their diplomas. We are proud of you all and cannot wait to see you soar.
• Today@Wayne: Track star to physical therapist, DPT grad Haley Boccomino takes the gold
  December 15, 2022
  “Wayne State shaped me as a person and refined my interests and passions. Not only for physical therapy, but as an overall individual,” Boccomino said.
• Today@Wayne: OT graduate Ala Sarsour overcomes obstacles to earn second WSU degree
  December 15, 2022
  “I realized what I needed was to be more patient with myself. I knew college would be a challenge, that it would take me a lot more time than it would other people. But once I accepted that, I found my footing and that drove me,” Sarsour said.
• GALLERY: Master of Occupational Therapy Class of 2022 hooding ceremony
  December 14, 2022
  On Dec. 10, 2022, the WSU Applebaum Master of Occupational Therapy Class of 2022 celebrated its graduation with a hooding ceremony.
• Monica Murariu, PharmD '18, invites fellow pharmacists to volunteer at community clinic
  December 9, 2022
  Monica Murariu, PharmD '18, is a clinical pharmacist at Trinity Health Livonia Hospital and the pharmacy director of the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic in Pontiac, which is seeking volunteer pharmacists to expand its impact.
• GALLERY: WSU Applebaum Pharmacy at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
  December 8, 2022
  Students, faculty and alumni from Wayne State's Division of Pharmacy attended the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition, Dec. 4-8, 2022, in Las Vegas.
• Charles M. Washington '87 joins WSU Applebaum Board of Visitors
  December 1, 2022
  At a November 2022 meeting, the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Board of Visitors welcomed Charles M. Washington as its newest member. 
• FAWN strengthens partnerships in preparation for World AIDS Day on Thursday, Dec. 1
  November 29, 2022
  World AIDS Day presents an opportunity for people across the globe to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for those living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first-ever global health day. To commemorate World AIDS Day this year, WSU Applebaum’s Fighting AIDS with Nutrition (FAWN) student organization is once again organizing events on campus to spread awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and support its global and local outreach programs that help patients living with HIV/AIDS.
• GALLERY: Pharmacy Alumni Fireside Chat in Grosse Pointe Park on Nov. 10
  November 17, 2022
  On Nov. 10, 2022, local Warriors joined WSU Applebaum at Atwater Brewery in the Park for A Focus on Advocacy in Pharmacy, featuring alumni panelists Edward Szandzik '80 and Hanadi Thomas '01, moderated by Dr. Brittany Stewart '09.
• It's National Radiologic Technology Week!
  November 9, 2022
  November 6-12, 2022, is National Radiologic Technology Week, and we're proud to celebrate Wayne State's Radiologic Technology and Radiation Therapy Technology faculty, students, alumni and clinical instructors for their hard work, dedication and commitment to patient care. 
• GALLERY: See WSU Applebaum Clinical Laboratory Science, Mortuary Science and Pathologists' Assistant programs showcased during the Mortuary Science Building open house on Nov. 3, 2022
  November 4, 2022
  WSU Applebaum's Mortuary Science Building hosted an open house on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, for the first time since the pandemic began. Free and open to the public, the event showcased Clinical Laboratory Science, Mortuary Science and Pathologists' Assistant programs. Visitors toured the four-story building, which houses the most advanced teaching and research resources in pathology, anatomy, embalming, restorative arts and clinical laboratory science.
• WSU Applebaum pharmacy faculty, alumnae earn top MSHP awards
  November 3, 2022
  At its annual meeting on Oct. 28, 2022, the Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) recognized four pharmacy leaders in Michigan with prestigious distinctions for notable contributions to their field – and all have ties to the Wayne State University Pharmacy Division!
• Student Spotlight: Q&A with Savannah Dellach, Pathologists’ Assistant Class of 2024
  October 26, 2022
  “I chose this field because of my fascination for anatomy. I think seeing a variety of specimens, for all kinds of reasons, is super exciting and not knowing what you are walking into for the day keeps you on your toes too. I love the lab atmosphere as well.”
• GALLERY: Health Sciences Preceptor Appreciation Night
  October 24, 2022
  On Oct. 19, 2022, the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences treated its health sciences preceptors to an evening at the Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit. Preceptors teach our students in clinical settings, providing invaluable hands-on training and experience.
• Tour the Wayne State Mortuary Science Building on Nov. 3
  October 20, 2022
  Students, alumni and the community at large are invited to tour the four-floor Mortuary Science building at 5439 Woodward Avenue, which is home to advanced teaching and research resources in pathology, anatomy, embalming, restorative arts and clinical laboratory science. The event is free and open to the public.
• Happy National Women Pharmacist Day from WSU Applebaum students, faculty, preceptors and alumni
  October 12, 2022
  Every day is #WomenPharmacistDay for our stellar students, faculty, preceptors and alumni, but October 12 holds special meaning. Throughout the day, we'll be celebrating the impact our pharmacy professionals and educators have had on the field. Follow this link to see dozens of examples of pharmacy success.
• Warrior women make headlines in pharmacy
  October 12, 2022
  Each October 12, we join the pharmacy industry to celebrate the impact women have on the field during National Women Pharmacist Day. But at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, we celebrate women pharmacists every day — and share their news whenever they make headlines.
• WSU Applebaum Physician Assistant Studies program presents lectures, advances to Quiz Bowl finals and wins best video at MAPA conference
  October 11, 2022
  The WSU Applebaum PAS program headed to Grand Rapids on Oct. 6-8 for the 2022 Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants Fall CME Conference. A team of students wrote, performed, directed and produced a two-minute space-themed video ahead of participating in the annual Quiz Bowl.