On Jan. 24, Wayne State University began conducting a culture and climate survey. All students and employees are encouraged to share their opinions and perspectives related to diversity, equity and inclusion at Wayne State.   

Wayne State University took a major step toward ensuring a safe and inclusive campus environment with the formation of the Office of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education (OSVPE). The OSVPE provides on-campus services that enhance WSU’s campus as a safe, non-judgmental and empowering environment.

The Wayne State University American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists student leaders Shannon Habba and Lorden Kassab received a grant for their project "#ATimeToTalk: A Strategy to Destigmatize Depression in a Community Pharmacy Setting." With the support of their faculty mentor and biostatistician, Habba and Kassab developed a program to offer student pharmacist-led depression screenings in partnership with Meijer Pharmacy in Livonia, Michigan.  

Growing up in a musical family, Stephen Calkins, J.D., enjoyed playing trumpet in a band with his eight siblings back home in Buffalo, New York. But now, the law professor is beating a drum to provide cultural opportunities to his students through the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Soundcard Student Membership program. Thanks in part to Calkins’ five-year funding commitment, first-year law students can now attend performances by one of the world’s greatest orchestras simply by registering for card membership. More than 100 current law students and advisors have taken advantage of the program this year – normally a $25 annual fee – which provides access to most performances and other programming at Orchestra Hall.