Wayne State University

06/02/2026

Two-time nationally recognized Udall Scholar Jonathan Teh is taking his academic work beyond Detroit's borders to study water management systems in France.

“Environmental work is broad, but the through line is dedication to serving a cause greater than yourself.” — Jonathan Teh. Read more here:

Wayne State student Jonathan Teh earns national recognition as two-time Udall Scholar

06/01/2026

Wayne State University's Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor & Urban Affairs is the home to the largest labor archives in North America, housing invaluable collections tied to labor history, civil rights and Detroit's cultural legacy.

As AI evolves, protecting these stories matters more than ever. That's why we're proud to join other top research universities in signing the national "Statement of Shared Practice" to ensure the protection of historical materials and communities connected to them.

Read the full story: go.wayne.edu/intelligent-archiving-fb.

Wayne State joins fellow R1 universities in national effort to guide AI use in cultural collections

05/31/2026

Touring the College of Nursing 🩺 Future students in the making!

📸: Savannah Flores

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05/29/2026

True transformation happens when we partner with our community to listen, collaborate and build solutions.

Wayne State's Center for Behavioral Health and Justice, Michigan Center for Youth Justice and The Delta Project have teamed to create community-based alternatives to youth incarceration. Through Igniting Futures: A Youth Justice Grant (Public Welfare Foundation), we're helping our youth thrive.

Read more about the launch of this new coalition at go.wayne.edu/igniting-futures-fb.

The Michigan Center for Youth Justice was awarded a $1,000,000 grant by the Public Welfare Foundation to build community-based alternatives to youth incarceration, and will co-lead a new youth coal…

05/29/2026

The sun is in full effect at the Faculty/Administration Building ☀️

📸: Siddharth Iyer

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05/28/2026

What happens when artificial intelligence is taken out of the lab and into the design process? Concepts come to life faster than ever.

Associate Professor Claas Kuhnen teaches students how integrating AI into their creative process bypasses the tedious rendering time and allows them to quickly dive into pure imagination. By redefining what it means to be a creator, Wayne State students elevate their portfolios and sharpen their creative edge.

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Wayne State University is using AI not only in STEM education but to teach creative skills such as industrial design.

05/27/2026

“Teacher. Doctoral Student. Lifelong Learner.”

📸: Candice Holcomb

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05/26/2026

"The Silent Killer," otherwise known as high blood pressure, is a gateway to severe cardiovascular risks, including stroke, heart attack and premature death.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for Americans, and this impact is felt significantly in Black communities, where diagnoses spiked in recent years. Wayne State researchers are studying the direct link between daily stress and heart health to reduce the nation's health disparity.

Read more at go.wayne.edu/blood-pressure-fb.

Stress is a far less studied cause of heart disease than diabetes and high cholesterol and too often dismissed as a reality of daily life. The WSU study hopes to correct that.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and reflect. We honor those who gave everything in service to our country and sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

05/24/2026

Warrior nurse activated ✅

📸: Julian Bustamante

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