Wayne State is excited to welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus this fall. Whether you’re new to Midtown or getting reacquainted, there are a lot of fun and exciting things to see and do in and around our neighborhood. A city rich in arts, culture and entertainment, Detroit offers something for everyone.

For many youth and young gay males, talking with their parents or parental figures about sex and sexual identity can be uncomfortable. Broaching such sensitive topics effectively, though, can strengthen lines of communication and open doors for future conversations, express support, and contribute to deeper understandings for both parents and their gay male children. J. Lloyd Allen, assistant professor in Wayne State University’s School of Social Work, conducted a qualitative study focusing on parent-gay son communications regarding sexual identity after coming out. 

Wayne State University’s Engineering Technology (ET) Division offers upper-division programs designed to provide a pathway for community college transfers to earn a bachelor’s in two years. However, many nontraditional students face significant financial and personal challenges that can inhibit their ability to complete their degrees. A project backed by the National Science Foundation aims to reduce or eliminate these barriers.

Faculty, scientists and students from the Wayne State University School of Medicine were among the 14 women who traveled to Washington, D.C., this summer to advocate for science-based policies by meeting with U.S. representatives. The women are members of the WSU-based Science Policy Network-Detroit — known as SciPol-Detroit.