More than two years have passed since the W Food Pantry opened its doors on April 2, 2017. In that time, it’s served more than 1,300 students and distributed more than 20,000 pounds of food. What was once a vacant retail space in the heart of campus was transformed into the W Food Pantry, which has provided students in need with free access to nutritious food and basic necessities, all while uniting the campus community and breaking down stigmas.

Wayne State University has joined the Detroit Regional Chamber, Oakland University and Henry Ford College to create a first-of-its-kind regional debt-forgiveness program in an effort to improve degree completion and remove barriers to continued education. The announcement was made during Lumina Foundation’s National Convening in Detroit on April 30.

At Wayne State University, student success is supported in a multitude of ways. Campuswide tutoring, advising and scholarship opportunities are all aimed at ensuring that Warriors get the ultimate college experience. While all of these help motivate students, WSU Dean of Students David Strauss has found that at the heart of success is engagement outside of the classroom.

More than 4,000 Wayne State University students applied for graduation this spring, concluding the university's 151th academic year. The spring 2019 Commencement featured five ceremonies over two days at the Fox Theatre. Honorary degrees were bestowed upon Florine Mark, president and CEO of the WW Group; Jack White III, Grammy award-winning musician; and Earl Lewis, leading scholar and social justice champion.