Dave Nowinski, a 1984 graduate of Wayne State, was inducted into the university's Athletic Hall of Fame in recognition of his six-time All-American performances on the swimming team. Nowinski left Wayne State with school records in the 500 free, 1000 free and 1650 free. The records stood for 20 years. Nowinski was also the first Wayne State swimmer to break the 10-minute mark in the 1000 free. Current Wayne State swimming coach Sean Peters is mentioned as one of the attendees of the induction ceremony.