WSU Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

12/02/2025

Help Wayne State students find calm, connection and community this Giving Tuesday —one wag at a time.

The STELLA Lab (STudent Education Learning aLongside Animals) is an interdisciplinary wellness and research initiative within and offers weekly Drop-In Therapy Dog Clinics led by occupational therapy faculty and students.

This Giving Tuesday, your support is crucial to sustaining this beloved program and advancing important research on how animal-assisted wellness influences stress, resilience and academic success.

Join me today and support Wayne State this Giving Tuesday!

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

We’re excited to announce that the MHA application deadline has officially been extended!

- New Deadline: January 1, 2026

This gives applicants extra time to prepare and submit their materials. Don’t miss your chance — apply now! go.wayne.edu/mha-apply

11/25/2025

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday this week, we want to express our sincere gratitude to the faculty, staff and students of the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Their hard work, compassion, and commitment to excellence make a lasting impact — not only within our college, but in the lives of the patients, communities and future professionals you serve every day.

Thank you for being the heart of Applebaum. We are grateful for all that you do.

11/19/2025

How can caregiver training change the experience of families caring for loved ones with dementia?

WSU Applebaum’s Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller, Ph.D., shares insights from Wayne State University’s DevOTed Lab, now offering free caregiver training in Detroit through May 2026.

Wayne State University's Devoted Lab is launching a study to support families caring for dementia patients in Detroit, offering free training starting November 13, 2023, through May 2026. Led by Dr. Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller and Dr. Cynthera McNeill, the program aims to address caregiving challenges an...

11/18/2025

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences hosted its 22nd Annual College Research Day — an inspiring day where future-focused minds gathered to share groundbreaking research and spark cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Dr. Christine A. Rabinak, Associate Dean of Research and Professor at WSU Applebaum, captured the spirit of the event perfectly:

“College Research Day is a celebration of curiosity, innovation and the courage to push the boundaries of what we know in science and healthcare. At WSU Applebaum, our students and faculty are united by a shared purpose — to improve lives. This day reminds us why we do this work and inspires our students to envision what is possible in their future careers and for the future of healthcare.”

From student poster sessions to faculty showcases, the day reflected our commitment to discovery, impact and the next generation of health leaders.

The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences hosted its 22nd annual College Research Day on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

11/17/2025

Yesterday marked what would have been the 89th birthday of Eugene Applebaum — a visionary leader, philanthropist and proud Wayne State University alumnus whose legacy continues to shape the future of healthcare and education. Today, we celebrate his profound impact.

Through his unwavering commitment to community and learning, Eugene helped establish the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, a place where innovation, compassion and academic excellence thrive.

His generosity and vision remain deeply woven into the fabric of Detroit and the lives of the students and professionals who carry his mission forward. As we celebrate his extraordinary life and the legacy he leaves behind, we are reminded that one person’s belief in education can spark transformation for generations.

11/13/2025

Join us today from 5-8pm for the Mortuary Science Building open house event! Learn about the programs and people behind them while touring the facility.

➡️ More info: https://slate.wayne.edu/register/mortsciopenhouse2025

11/12/2025

College Research Day is here! Can't join us in person? Watch the live stream: go.wayne.edu/0dcdfa6

11/11/2025

A collaboration between Wayne State University and Case Western Reserve University that aims to better educate researchers in both the genetic and environmental factors of health received a nearly $1.7 million T32 training grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of the National Institutes of Health. go.wayne.edu/59cc786

11/07/2025

It's almost here! Learn about the great research work being done and the progress made at WSU Applebaum during this year's College Research Day on Nov. 12. go.wayne.edu/0dcdfa6

11/05/2025

Explore one of Wayne State’s most unique learning spaces, the four-story Mortuary Science Building, home to advanced teaching and research in applied health sciences, pathology, forensics, anatomy, embalming, restorative arts and medical laboratory science.

- Tour our facility
- Meet our faculty and learn about our programs
- Connect with students, alumni and community members

This free event is open to the public and offers a great opportunity to network and discover how Wayne State’s Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences prepares students for essential health and science careers.

➡️ More info: https://slate.wayne.edu/register/mortsciopenhouse2025