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EngageD — April 17 - Wayne State University

April 17, 2025

Ahead of his graduation from Wayne State, Detroit civil rights leader Heaster Wheeler recounts his educational journey

Inclusive excellence

As he prepares to earn his bachelor's in African American Studies from Wayne State University on May 1, civil rights firebrand Heaster Wheeler, 69, shared thoughts about his college trek, his future and why, despite his prominence and legacy of service at the front lines of social justice, earning his degree remained a priority.

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Wayne State students give back to Detroit community through Day of Service at Forgotten Harvest

Community engagement

The Wayne State University Graduate School celebrated Graduate Student Appreciation Week with a Day of Service at Forgotten Harvest, a local food bank that delivers surplus food to charities providing Detroit families with nutritious food options.  

 

WSU’s Math Brigade program helps DPSCD students build confidence in the classroom

Community engagement

In its third year, the Math Brigade — a partnership between the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Spain Elementary-Middle School — gives WSU students a hands-on way to support Detroit elementary students while sharpening their own skills.

 
 
 
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  • PeacePlayers selects Detroit to host 2025 Friendship Games, WSU to provide support
 
 
 
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In the news

 

Editorial: Wayne State gift sets stage for inventing the future in Detroit

 

New book reexamines chronic absenteeism and potential solutions

 

Law school ranked in top 75 for 2025-26

 

Teachers recognized for making the grade

 

Slowing our brain’s decline: How to tap into the 70% we control

 

Detroit Jazz Festival returns Labor Day weekend with star-studded 2025 lineup

 

Mom-to-mom sales boom as potential tariffs on China could spike children's clothing prices

 

Duggan, Land Bank dropping blight suit against Detroit ‘castle’ owner as blight remains

 
 
 
 
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