News

• WATCH: Dean Cummings has a 30-second message for students about staying safe
  September 17, 2021
  In this quick video message, Dr. Brian Cummings urges everyone to remain vigilant about keeping each other – and our families – safe. Complete the Campus Daily Screener each day before coming to campus, and continue to wear your masks.
• Wayne State University joins URC partners in mandating vaccination for all students, faculty and staff coming to campus
  August 3, 2021
  "As we have from the beginning of the pandemic, we are today revising our campus response to respond to emerging evidence and local data. To best protect the health and safety of our campus community, Wayne State will require all students, faculty and staff who plan to be on campus during the fall semester to receive their COVID-19 vaccination. Proof of your vaccination must be submitted by Aug. 30 for you to be allowed on campus," said WSU President M. Roy Wilson.
• Masks are required inside WSU buildings now through Sept. 15 for everyone, regardless of vaccination status
  August 3, 2021
  "Full vaccination of our campus community will eventually eliminate the need for masks and allow a renewed sense of normalcy in our interactions. Beginning today through Sept. 15, however, when we can be more confident in our overall vaccination status, masks will be required indoors for everyone, regardless of vaccination status," said WSU President M. Roy Wilson. "At that point, we will revisit the mask requirement, and hopefully eliminate it. Of course, masks will not be required if you are working alone in your office. We recognize that this is inconvenient, but it is temporary, and more important, safe."
• Deadline Detroit: Top-of-their-class Mumford grads (and twins!) are ready for WSU Applebaum
  June 16, 2021
  Andre'a and Andria Garwood of Detroit's west side are identical twins born three minutes apart. The pair graduated as first and second in their class on June 15. In September, the twin achievers start at Wayne State to prepare for envisioned careers in physical therapy and radiology.
• Pandemic Warriors: How WSU Applebaum is helping during COVID-19
  February 19, 2021
  From the earliest days of the pandemic through the vaccination rollout and beyond, WSU Applebaum faculty, students and alumni have rallied. Because much of our work takes place behind the scenes, here's a look at just a few of the ways every program in the college is involved with our community’s coronavirus response.
• Q&A With Radiologic Technology Senior Laylia Ali
  February 8, 2021
  “Being a COVID-19 survivor, I know the hardships firsthand. This has just made me want to become a health care worker even more. Relating to these patients and fighting this pandemic makes me so proud to be on the front lines.”
• Q&A With Radiologic Technology Senior Class President Madisyn Aleks
  January 21, 2021
  "After experiencing the pandemic while in the Radiologic Technology program, I appreciate the overall significance of our position as health care workers," Aleks said. "As frontline workers, we play an important role in patients’ well-being."
• Upcoming workshop will broaden interprofessional experience for WSU Applebaum students
  January 7, 2021
  On Jan. 26 and 28, 2021, nearly 300 students from across WSU Applebaum will participate in a virtual workshop that has been carefully designed to cover various IPE core competencies including roles and responsibilities, values and ethics, communication and cultural competence.
• Ask a Mentor series helps prospective students explore health sciences career options
  May 21, 2020
  On May 28-29 and June 11-12, a series of four one-hour virtual Q&A sessions will connect prospective students with those currently studying health sciences. Each panel will answer questions about their program — including physician assistant studies, physical therapy, radiologic technology and nurse anesthesia — and offer admission tips.
• RESCHEDULED: Fulbright faculty information session at EACPHS rescheduled for May 13
  March 13, 2020
  The Fulbright information session at EACPHS originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, has been postponed until May 13.
• Undergrads: Save 30% on spring/summer tuition
  February 24, 2020
  Undergraduate students who complete at least 24 credits between fall 2019 and winter 2020 may be eligible for a 30% discount on tuition for spring/summer classes, providing tremendous financial savings and keeping them on track to graduate sooner.
• Pre-Health Sciences Mentoring Program launched at WSU Applebaum
  August 2, 2019
  A new Pre-Health Sciences Mentoring Program is available for Wayne State undergraduates who are considering applying to one of WSU Applebaum's bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree programs in the health sciences.
• Schedule announced: Walk with WSU Applebaum Dean Cathy Lysack
  March 27, 2019
  Dust off your sneakers and walk around Detroit with WSU Applebaum Dean Cathy Lysack! A series of spring walking sessions will give you the opportunity to chat with the dean and other EACPHS students, faculty and staff in a relaxed environment, with the added bonus of boosting your health.
• Randy Jirtle to keynote 15th annual EACPHS Research Day Nov. 7
  September 7, 2018
  Internationally renowned epigenetics expert Randy Jirtle will keynote the 15th annual Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Research Day on Wednesday, Nov. 7.