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Tripp Named National Finalist For Wooden Citizenship Cup - Wayne State University Athletics DETROIT -- Wayne State University senior women's basketball student-athlete Shea Tripp (Jackson, Mich. / Michigan Center) has been selected as one of three national finalists for the College Women's recipient of the John Wooden Citizenship Cup as announced by the Athletes for a Better World.

Congratulations to all honorees at the Wayne State University Chapter of the Commission on the Status of Women's Warriors of Distinction Awards luncheon. Special thank you to President Espy for helping us to celebrate! https://cosw.wayne.edu/

Happy Women's History Month 2025!

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/detroit-is/2025/03/02/legacy-dr-silas-norman-detroit-youth/80833711007/

Because he served humanity in many ways, the legacy of Dr. Silas Norman Jr. is felt today During his lifetime, Dr. Silas Norman Jr. served humanity in many ways. His legacy endures through a program that exposes youths to medical careers.

WSU University Relations, the Department of Political Science, the Organization of Black Alumni and the Juneteenth Planning Committee hosted “Detroit History is Black History Part II: The Young and Archer Years.” The panel discussion focused on Detroit’s Black political leadership under Mayor Coleman A. Young and Mayor Dennis W. Archer, Sr.

The panelists all were WSU alumni who worked in the Young and Archer Administrations. They shared
narratives (some known and unknown) that defined the political leadership of Detroit’s first two Black mayors and how they impact Detroit today.

Thank you, Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell, for stopping by the WSU table at the Second Ebenezer Church College Fair. We think your children look like future Warriors!!!

Congratulations to WSU retired Distinguished Professor in African American Studies, Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd, for being selected to be the third poet laureate in the state’s history, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the Library of Michigan announced.
https://www.michigan.gov/mde/news-and-information/press-releases/2025/02/20/dr-melba-joyce-boyd-award-winning-detroit-author-named-michigan-poet-laureate

Please join us on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, for Detroit History is Black History Part II, as we look back to look ahead.

https://events.wayne.edu/2025/02/25/detroit-history-is-black-history-part-ii-the-young-and-archer-years-102552/

Wayne State University Celebrates Black History Month with official proclamation.
https://today.wayne.edu/news/2025/02/07/wayne-state-university-celebrates-black-history-month-65449

Wayne State University celebrates Black History Month Wayne State University celebrates Black History Month with events and a proclamation, highlighting Black achievements and student success.

Welcome Dr. Costello! Bernard J. Costello, MD, DMD, joins Wayne State University as Senior Vice President for Health Affairs
https://today.wayne.edu/news/2024/12/04/bernard-j-costello-md-dmd-joins-wayne-state-university-as-senior-vice-president-for-health-affairs-65054

Bernard J. Costello, MD, DMD, joins Wayne State University as Senior Vice President for Health Affairs Dr. Costello to oversee health sciences enterprise, clinical relationships and affiliations with a focus on empowering better health outcomes and enhancing student experience Deeply experienced n...

At the 2025 Detroit Policy Conference, Ned Staebler, President and CEO of TechTown Detroit and WSU VP of Economic Development, spoke about the positive role WSU and TechTown are playing in driving Michigan's innovation economy.