Wayne State Irvin D. Reid Honors College

Atchison Hall reopens as newly renovated home for Honors students

Read more: https://today.wayne.edu/news/2026/04/29/atchison-hall-reopens-as-newly-renovated-home-for-honors-students-68920

An inspiring day yesterday, with Honors students presenting innovative research and performance pieces that stretch the thesis project in exciting new directions!

gave a fascinating botanical tour of campus trees, and Alyssa Emerson showed us how theory can be performed in dance.

Lynn Hakim turns big ideas into real impact at Wayne State University. As a computer science and mathematics Honors student, she blends research, leadership and industry experience to solve real-world challenges. From quantum systems research to software development, her work is rooted in innovation. Hakim is one of this year’s Honors Graduation Speakers


Read more about Lynn’s story: https://honors.wayne.edu/honors-college-celebration-of-graduates

Study break, but make it paws-itively perfect 🐾

Sedona is returning to the Irvin D. Reid Honors College for finals week!

Come hang out with Professor Emeritus Larry Lombard and everyone’s favorite therapy dog 🐶

📅 April 29 | ⏰ 1 p.m.

Over spring break, Wayne State Honors students made their way across Ireland, exploring Cork, the Rock of Cashel and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin. In Belfast, they connected with history through firsthand stories shared by local tour guides.

Wayne State students—take the next step toward your medical career!

Join us for an MCAT Workshop on April 17 from 4–6 p.m. in Student Center Room 289. Connect with current medical students, build your study strategy and learn how to prepare with confidence.

Thank you, Warriors!

Nearly 2,500 donors came together to raise over $3 million on April 9—making our 10th annual Giving Day the most successful yet. Your generosity is changing lives across Wayne State!

Nearly 400 alumni, faculty and staff gathered for “Alumni & Friends in Detroit,” the official kickoff to Giving Day. With recent grads, the Warrior Street Team, student musicians and more in the mix, the night was full of energy, connection and WSU pride!

Only 20 more donors to go—be part of Wayne State’s Giving Day momentum!

https://give.wayne.edu/schools/WayneStateUniversity/giving-day-2026/pages/irvin-d-reid-honors-college

Giving Day is here! Your gift to the Honors program helps students chase big dreams, fund research and grow our future leaders. Together, we are ten years strong!

https://give.wayne.edu/schools/WayneStateUniversity/giving-day-2026/pages/irvin-d-reid-honors-college