Wayne State University opens new student apartment complex

When many people think of a college dorm room, they think of small twin-sized beds and not much space. But Wayne State University's new Anthony Wayne Apartment complex aims to change that idea.

August 25, 2018

Nonprofit's goal: A bench for every bus stop in Detroit

It started off as two guys out of college coming up with an idea to help their community in Detroit: a nonprofit group out to make waiting for a bus in Detroit less taxing. Now Sit on Detroit, which supplies bus benches at stops throughout the city, is hoping to raise its profile even more at a workshop Saturday at apparel maker Carhartt's retail store in downtown Detroit. They'll demonstrate how to build a bus bench and discuss how the public can get involved. The organization started in 2013 as two former Wayne State University urban planning students, Kyle Bartell and Charles Molnar, saw a need in Detroit to make public transit users more comfortable while waiting for rides.

July 27, 2018

Students develop electronic medical record used by international missions

Co-developed in 2011 by Sarah Draugelis and two of her WSU classmates, Team fEMR is now used by at least five medical relief organizations, including doctors and students at Wayne State with the World Health Student Organization (WHSO) and International Samaritans of Ann Arbor.

July 8, 2018

Active U.S. military members may qualify for 50% tuition

Active U.S. military members may now qualify for a 50 percent tuition discount through Wayne State University. The Active Military Student Discount is designed for members who are on active duty in any of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Reserves and National Guard. 

July 2, 2018

Upholding Trump’s Travel Ban, Supreme Court Ratifies Worldview Worrying Colleges

Ahmad Ezzeddine, associate vice president for educational outreach and international programs at Wayne State University, in Detroit, agreed that the main repercussions of the travel ban happened last fall, in the wake of its rollout. Or at least he hopes so. Wayne State’s international enrollments tumbled 15 percent in the fall of 2017.

June 26, 2018

Why Wayne State is Forgiving Debt to Reengage Stop-Out Students

Wayne State University is attempting to unlock the door for students who have been kept out of higher education when they owe small past due balances. Wayne State University, the Detroit Chamber of Commerce and Macomb Community College worked together to receive a Lumina Talent Hub Designation and create the Warrior Way Back Program, which is a cornerstone of our current institutional efforts. The Warrior Way Back is a way for students to “learn their way” back into the higher education ecosystem. 

June 25, 2018

WSU increases tuition 2.9%

Wayne State University's Board of Governors on Friday approved a 2.9 percent tuition increase as part of the $655 million general fund operating budget for fiscal year 2019. The increase is below the state's tuition restraint cap of 3.8 percent.

June 8, 2018

Column: Remove barriers to degree

Imagine you are the captain of a ship and you are being told that you can have a million dollars if you complete your voyage. All you have to do is navigate an unknown ocean, with unknown rules with no prior sailing experience. Then you hit a storm, get lost, and take on water. Not only do you fail to complete the journey but you also sink the ship.

June 6, 2018

University seeks to lure students back with debt reduction

Wayne State University announced a debt forgiveness plan to bring students who started but didn’t finish back to the institution to complete their degree. The Warrior Way Back initiative allows students who are two or more years removed from taking classes and who owe $1,500 or less in institutional balances to re-enroll and reduce their past-due balances by one third at the end of each successfully completed semester until the debt is eliminated. 

June 4, 2018

WSU: Re-enroll to forgive debt

Wayne State University is trying to entice former students who left without a degree to come back and complete their education. That's why on Wednesday it announced a program to forgive up to $1,500 of debt for students to re-enroll and finish their degrees.

May 30, 2018

Commencement speaker also an Amherstburg native

Wayne State University (WSU) held its commencement ceremony at Ford Field in Detroit recently with a student commencement speaker being from Amherstburg. Alexandra “Alex” Leroux spoke at the 4 p.m. ceremony on May 8. Leroux, a graduate of General Amherst High School, said graduates received an e-mail several weeks ago where they were invited to express interest and submit a draft of their speech and, as long as they were in good academic standing, be up for selection.

May 17, 2018

Kresge Foundation powers new investment fund at the Mike Ilitch School of Business

The Kresge Foundation and Wayne State University officials today announced a $2 million student-managed investment fund that complements a course designed to teach students the essentials of portfolio management and stock evaluation and selection. 

April 27, 2018

Wayne State students to manage $2 million in investments

The stakes are higher for business students at Wayne State University who will have a chance to get real-world experience managing a $2 million investment portfolio.

April 26, 2018

DII Injury surveillance program

No priority can be higher than the health and safety of our student-athletes, and making knowledgeable, informed decisions to promote their well-being requires accurate data. 

April 19, 2018

Wayne State students adopt Blessing Box idea to help Metro Detroiters in need

If you take a quick glance at the big box on the campus of Wayne State University, it doesn't really look like much. But as you get closer, it’ll catch your eye. Other media mentionshttps://www.clickondetroit.com/news/wayne-state-students-adopt-blessing-box-idea-to-help-metro-detroiters-in-need

April 15, 2018

WSU student educates medical professionals on LGBTQ health

For the LGBTQ community, usually that anxiety exists because they haven’t come out to the medical staff serving them. Or, it’s because they fear being judged or mistreated for being open about their lifestyle. 

April 11, 2018

NCAA president to speak at Wayne State

NCAA president Dr. Mark Emmert will be the keynote speaker at Wayne State’s ninth annual “W Day Brunch” on Saturday, celebrating the start of W Week, which focuses on the history of women’s collegiate athletics. The event also coincides with the 100th anniversary of Wayne State’s athletic department. Emmert, 65, has been president of the NCAA since October 2010. 

April 10, 2018

Michigan’s public universities are rated as veteran-friendly

Michigan’s public universities are doing their part to support student veterans and military connected students on campus. According to the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency all 15 of Michigan’s public universities were rated as “Veteran Friendly” in its annual survey

April 10, 2018

WSU African American graduation honors achievement, perseverance

On May 5, Jasmyne Brantley will join a host of other African and African American students from throughout the university, from undergrads to newly minted Ph.D.s, to take part in this year’s African American Graduation Celebration, marking the event’s 25th anniversary. 

April 9, 2018

25 Under 25

Wayne State University honored students at its second annual 25 Under 25 recognition on March 22 at the Gem Theatre. The award honors students in the Mike Ilitch School of Business.

March 28, 2018