Wayne State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

"Sometimes meaningful advocacy can begin with something as simple as spending 20 minutes writing a letter." That's how nutrition and food science student Lynessa Asplund describes the moment she turned a Global Health class into action and got her voice published in a Colorado newspaper.

A single letter helped Wayne State student step into public health advocacy Lynessa Asplund wrote a letter to the editor of The Daily Sentinel, her Colorado hometown newspaper.

Proud Warrior moment! 💚💛 Wayne State economics student Jude Kessler and the Warrior United Tutoring team were recognized by Metro Detroit Youth Clubs for their incredible mentorship and academic support of local youth.

Wayne State tutoring program, economics student recognized by Metro Detroit Youth Clubs A Wayne State University tutoring program and one of its student leaders were recently honored by the Metro Detroit Youth Clubs (MDYC).

Late nights, early mornings and a lot of hard work paid off! Ambition. Grit. And academic excellence ➡️ You make us !

Congrats to all of our winter 2026 Dean’s List awardees! 🎉💚💛

🔰 go.wayne.edu/deanslist-w26

Wayne State University continues its annual tradition with “Centering Stories of Resilience: A Centennial Celebration of Black History.” The event, set for June 17, will examine the lasting legacy of emancipation and spotlight family histories, community leadership and cultural preservation.

WSU continues Juneteenth tradition with celebration on June 17 Wayne State University will celebrate Juneteenth with a program on June 17 at the Industry Innovation Center.

Environmental Science & Public Health Student Zayd Walid grew up without public parks in his Southwest Detroit neighborhood. Now he’s studying air quality and urban green space to help the next generation!

🔰 go.wayne.edu/green-spaces-zayd-walid

Congratulations to Biological Sciences Professor Marianna Sadagurski on receiving the 2026 Vincent Cristofalo Rising Star Award in Aging Research from AFAR! Her work on brain aging and metabolic health is opening new doors for how we treat disease across a lifetime. 🧠

Wayne State University professor to receive 2026 Scientific Award of Distinction from the American Federation for Aging Research Wayne State researcher Marianna Sadagurski won AFAR’s 2026 Rising Star Award for discoveries advancing aging, metabolism and brain health research.

Congratulations to WSU history alumnus Dr. Jim McConnell on being named the Historical Society of Michigan 2026 History Hero! Selected by the HSM Executive Board, McConnell was honored for his outstanding contributions to community service and Michigan history.
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Congratulations to our CLAS professors honored with Board of Governors Faculty Recognition Awards this semester! 🎉 The awards honor outstanding accomplishments during the previous academic year, including notable publications.
🔗 go.wayne.edu/bog-clas-26

Celebrate 70 years of archaeology at Wayne State on May 16! 🏺🗿🔎⛏️🕵️‍♀️

Join Wayne State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to celebrate 70 years of archaeology at Wayne State and honor the upcoming retirement of Professor Tamara Bray, Ph.D. Gather with alumni, faculty, and friends to recognize the impact of our archaeology program and the community that has shaped it.

Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/41YCJUB