President Espy unveils Prosperity Agenda
President Kimberly Andrews Espy, Ph.D. has introduced a Prosperity Agenda, which will serve as an organizing framework for Wayne State University that bridges directly to the community and supports progress toward achieving strategic plan goals. The agenda will guide WSU in its mission to better the lives of students, support faculty in pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation further, and strengthen the bonds that interconnect Wayne State and the community.
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Grad students earn fellowships in support of NASA’s mission
NASA’s Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) has announced its 2024 award recipients, which include four Wayne State University students who have earned graduate fellowships. The mission of the MSGC is to create, develop and promote programs that reflect NASA’s mission and to support cooperation between academia, industry, state and local government in science and technology in Michigan. MSGC’s graduate fellowships provide $5,000 of support for students who are conducting research and public service projects relevant to NASA’s strategic interests. The fellowships exemplify Wayne State's commitment to providing research opportunities and mentorships for students.
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Engineering student navigates her own college-to-career road course
From a very early age, Ashley Jones knew she wanted to work with cars or animals. What she didn’t know then is that the career path she would eventually choose was — and still is — heavily male dominant with very few women, especially women of color, working as mechanical engineers in the automotive industry. The daughter of interracial parents, Jones wishes there were more women like her in engineering. But being unique, as she calls it, is something that she has accepted since taking her first automotive technology class. Jones will graduate in May with a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering and will transition from college to career, joining Ford Motor Co., where her mother has been an engineer for nearly 30 years.
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Political science major furthers her civic experiences, helps colleges across the nation engage students
Wayne State University provides opportunities for all students to engage and build a foundation for long-term career success. Sophomore Rachel John has a clear vision for her future career, and she's manifesting it with opportunities and connections on campus. A double major in political science and global studies in the Irvin D. Reid Honors College, John is propelling her career with opportunities outside the classroom — including a role on Student Senate and work with the Dean of Students Office to support campus civic engagement. Through that work, John secured an internship with Campus Vote Project, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization promoting student voting across the country.
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