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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'Money Matters' Detroit program in need of help to make a change in Washington D.C.
The Brief A group of Detroit students trying to go to D.C. to make a change are in need of financial help. They are hoping to collect change to make a change. On Sunday many will find the students with their change signs collecting change, hoping to make that trip to Washington, D.C. DETROIT (FOX 2) - A real-life money crisis is pushing a group of Detroit students in another direction. Instead of panicking, they're pivoting. The backstory Between 15 Mile and Metro Parkway, students like Jeremiah Young are studying financial literacy through a program called Money Matters for Youth, and they're learning valuable life skills. "Being in this program has taught me a lot," he said. "It's taught me a lot of financial literacy skills such as compound interest, dividends, whether it be investing in stocks. It's all so amazing." Young is class president and about to graduate from Pershing High School, and set to head over to Wayne State to study elementary education. But in just two weeks, Young and 40 other students from Money Matters for Youth are going to Washington, D.C. "It is a learning experience truly. Not a lot of people get the opportunity, especially an inner-city kid like myself," he said. What they're saying Now that opportunity is in jeopardy because financial problems for their sponsor got in the way. "We did have a funder, and than at the last minute, not too long ago, because of tariffs and what's going on in our economy, the funder cannot give any funds at all," said Money Matters founder Gail Perry-Mason. Meanwhile, the trip costs $30,000. Perry-Mason has been teaching kids financial literacy for almost 30 years. She says this financial challenge is a chance to pivot, not panic. "What we're going to do is put our change together. Collectively, change can bring change," said Perry-Mason. Dig deeper 'Change agents' collect change to give to organizations in need, but now they need even more change to make their trip to visit the Supreme Court and Congress to lobby on behalf of young people. "We're going to see a lot of individuals on Capitol Hill to say these are the changes we want to see, and it's so important because a lot of these changes they're making in D.C. are affecting our youth today in Detroit," she said. What's next On Sunday, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hunt Street Station at Gratiot and Hunt Streets, many will find the students with their change signs collecting change, hoping to make that trip to Washington, D.C.
Business Wire
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Corvias and Wayne State University Announce Recipients of Annual Scholarships
DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Corvias and Wayne State University are proud to recognize Nevaeh Rogan and Jaafar Aljeraiw as recipients of its annual Wayne State Corvias Endowed Scholarship Award. Both students will receive $12,500 to apply toward their undergraduate education. Seven additional students were also awarded scholarships, which totaled $35,000. All recipients will receive further access to mentoring, internships, and networking. 'We appreciate our partnership with Corvias and their continued investment in our students' success...' Share The scholarship was established in 2018 to support educational attainment while lessening the financial burden. The program is part of a ten-year, $1 million commitment from Corvias, a leader in developing and maintaining residential communities for its partners in the higher education and military sectors. During the partnership, an estimated 80 students will receive a scholarship. 'At Corvias, we are proud to support and invest in the communities where we live, work, and serve,' said Chris Wilson, CEO of Corvias. 'Our demonstrated success, long-term partnership with Wayne State University and our unique Solutions Through Partnerships approach, which provides long-term sustainable value, exemplifies our commitment to our partners and the student experience.' Recipients may apply the scholarship award to tuition, fees, and room and board for on-campus housing. To be eligible, they must enroll full-time, reside in on-campus housing, demonstrate financial need, and achieve and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. 'We appreciate our partnership with Corvias and their continued investment in our students' success,' said Laurie M. Lauzon Clabo, Ph.D., provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Wayne State University. 'Students who choose to live on Wayne State's vibrant, urban campus take full advantage of all the opportunities and resources available to them at the university and throughout Detroit. We are so excited for Nevaeh, Jaafar and all Corvias scholarship recipients who call our campus home.' A growing number of students call Wayne State home. Nearly 2,800 undergraduates live on campus, including about one-third of first-year students. Scholarship recipient Nevaeh Rogan, a junior from Warren, Detroit majoring in criminal justice and minoring in law with the goal of becoming an attorney, was eager to live on campus so that she could fully engage with opportunities at the university and in the city. As a lawyer, Nevaeh plans to help those in need and create change in people's lives. Nevaeh shared that receiving this scholarship enables her to focus on her studies and it has already boosted her confidence in both her academic performance and first internship at the Third Judicial Circuit Court. This is the second year she has been awarded the scholarship. 'This scholarship not only relieves me of financial stress, but it also motivates me to fully embrace the opportunities at this university and pursue my goals with more determination,' Rogan said. Understanding how housing rental rates impact student decisions and their experience, at its April meeting, Wayne State University did not raise residence hall or apartment rates to ensure students have access to housing at competitive rates in Midtown. In collaboration with its partners, Corvias strives to enhance the quality of life for its residents, allowing them to grow and thrive. As a full-service housing provider who reinvests in its communities, Corvias has one of the largest on-campus higher education portfolios in the U.S., serving nearly 20,000 students and providing services for 15 colleges and universities. Learn more about Corvias' work in higher education here. About Wayne State Wayne State University is a premier urban research institution offering approximately 375 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to more than 24,000 students. About Corvias Corvias partners with the Department of Defense and higher education institutions to solve infrastructure and energy resiliency challenges and to create long-term, sustainable value through our unique Solutions Through Partnerships® approach. Corvias partnerships enhance the well-being in our communities, including at the largest renewable energy project in Kansas and at resiliency projects nationwide. Our more than 72,000 residents consistently highly rank the courtesy and professionalism of our maintenance and leasing personnel. To learn more, please visit:
Axios
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Michigan universities see students' visas revoked
The feds are expanding their revocation of student visas nationwide in unorthodox ways that conceal their rationale and sidestep due process rights, attorneys say. The big picture: The Trump administration has moved beyond penalizing international students over pro-Palestinian activism and stripped scores of students' visas without explanation, university officials and attorneys say. Zoom in: The federal government has revoked international students' visas at U of M, Michigan State, Wayne State, Oakland University, Central Michigan and Grand Valley State University, the Detroit News reported The latest: U of M officials said yesterday that 22 students and recent graduates have had their visas or their right to remain in the country revoked. The federal government has not disclosed specific reasons for the terminations, a university statement reads. State of play: International students and their attorneys are scrambling to find out why their visas were revoked and how to avoid meeting the same fate as Tufts University student Rumeysa Öztürk, who was detained over pro-Palestinian activism, and others.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Wayne State hosts first responder support program to help with mental health
The Brief Mental health is a big deal for first responders who see traumatic scenes almost every day. Oakland County officials say officer suicides eclipse line-of-duty deaths. Officials have created a free and confidential 24/7 support program through Wayne State. DETROIT (FOX 2) - They protect and help communities small and large, but first responders see many things that can affect their mental health. This is why many were at Wayne State University for counseling, over the horrific things some experienced. Why you should care Retired Detroit Assistant Police Chief Steve Dolunt saw a lot in his over thirty years of service. "I had five officers shot one night and one lost their life," he said. "I made sure they all went to counseling and I didn't go because, oh, I'm in charge and I don't need this." But he tells FOX 2 he did need it, as he says it's needed more now than ever, with police officer suicides becoming a growing concern. The backstory The issue came up Monday during a bi-partisan roundtable discussion on increasing public safety funding at Detroit Police Headquarters. State lawmakers and the top brass from many Metro Detroit police departments were talking about the issue in detail, including Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard. "You are seeing officer suicides that eclipse the line-of-duty deaths," Bouchard said. "We're at a high line-of-duty deaths but the number that's higher is suicides, because there's so many pressures on the men and women in law enforcement. There's so many challenges they face." Former Warren Police Officer Scott Taylor is part of the team counseling fellow First Responders at Frontline Strong Together, a free and confidential 24/7 support program through Wayne State assisting First Responders with trauma and stress. "The average person sees 8 to 10 traumatic events in their lifetime," Taylor said. "A police officer or a firefighter or other First Responder may see that in a month, may see that in a shift depending on where you work." What's next In part, virtual reality-type technology helps officers, firefighters and others deal with and overcome their job-related PTSD. "Say you are fearful of dogs. A safe way to get you unfearful of dogs is to put you into a controlled environment and make you think there's dogs around you. There's no dogs but in your head cause you got the goggles you are petting dogs. You are getting more used to spiders, if you're afraid of spiders. If you have anxiety of going out in public because you are a First Responder. We can put you in public, and you don't ever leave the room. It's a safe environment." It's the type of training and support Steve Dolunt says we need more of as soon as possible, just knowing he's been there. "You know what? I had PTSD for a while. I screwed up," he said. "But you have to accept the fact that you are not invincible."
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
$50 million gift from Wayne State University alumnus, James Anderson, and his wife, Patricia, powers engineering excellence in Detroit
DETROIT, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne State University alumnus James A. Anderson (BSCE '66, MSCE '70) and his wife, Patricia, have made a $50 million gift to the university to accelerate research, entrepreneurship and student success in the College of Engineering. In recognition of this historic investment, the college will be renamed the James and Patricia Anderson College of Engineering. It is the largest single gift in Wayne State's 157-year history and represents a lead gift for the university's upcoming comprehensive fundraising campaign, expected to launch in fall 2026. This transformative gift will be focused on faculty support, including doctoral fellowships, undergraduate student experiences and a dean's fund, which will empower the college to recruit more top faculty and Ph.D. students, driving faculty research in mobility, energy storage, AI and other rapidly growing fields. The gift will also strengthen student initiatives, creating a direct line between students and life-changing careers that drive economic growth and innovation, as reflected in the university's Prosperity Agenda. "With Jim and Patti's passion for engineering and entrepreneurship, and their enduring commitment to Wayne State, it is fitting that the college will now be named for two of our greatest advocates," said Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, Wayne State's president. "We will build on more than a century of engineering talent that created a culture of innovation in our city, and the James and Patricia Anderson College of Engineering will be known as Detroit's engineering school, setting a new standard of discovery and invention for generations." Jim Anderson is president and CEO of Urban Science, a leading automotive consultancy and technology firm headquartered in Detroit, with 20 offices around the world. His career began in 1967 as an instructor at the College of Engineering, where he developed environmental models and computer mapping techniques to display data – foundational elements of his firm's business model aimed at creating cohesion and clarity for automakers and their dealers, and the AdTech firms that support them, in even the most ambiguous market conditions. "Since my time as a student, and later a faculty member, at Wayne State University, I've witnessed firsthand the power of a quality STEM education in transforming lives, economies and communities," said Jim Anderson. "My wife, Patricia, and I are humbled and grateful for the opportunity to expand our commitment to this renowned institution – a world-class training ground for Detroit's next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. We're confident this gift will continue to create new opportunities for high-paying STEM careers, foster innovation and drive progress in the Motor City and beyond, and we're honored to work alongside WSU's esteemed leadership to bring it to fruition." In 2014, the Andersons established The James and Patricia Anderson Engineering Ventures Institute at WSU's College of Engineering. The institute fosters a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty envisioning commercial applications for new technology, securing patents and establishing startups while providing opportunities for students to learn best practices in applied research, technology commercialization and business creation. "We are grateful for this gift, which arrives at a moment when our existing work meets innovation to create an unparalleled future opportunity," said James and Patricia Anderson College of Engineering Dean Ali Abolmaali, Ph.D., P.E. "Jim and Patti recognize the huge leap this college can take. With their help, we will bridge knowledge and instruction with student success for generations to come. This remarkable gift will establish a dynamic hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in Anderson Engineering to serve Detroit, the state of Michigan and communities beyond." View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Wayne State University Sign in to access your portfolio
