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Wayne State University softball ranks among top 25 nationally in team GPA

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 8, 2024

DETROIT -- The Wayne State University softball team has been ranked 21st nationally out of 279 NCAA Division II softball programs for the 2023-24 academic year, achieving a team GPA of 3.651.

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University of Michigan - Dearborn continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 7, 2024

University of Michigan - Dearborn in Dearborn, Michigan, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

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Wayne State women's tennis adds transfer Shantala Uzcategui for upcoming season

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 7, 2024

Wayne State University head women's tennis coach Yahsha Moore has announced the addition of Shantala Uzcategui for the 2024-25 season.

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Second season of 'Weekly with Wheatley' begins September 11

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 7, 2024

The second season of "Weekly with Wheatley" will commence on Wednesday, September 11 at Woodbridge Pub, starting at 6 p.m.

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Wayne State adds three new players to women's golf roster

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 6, 2024

Wayne State University has announced the addition of three new members to its women's golf team for the 2024-25 season. The recruits include Eastern Michigan transfer Sophia Wygonik, and freshmen Ting Ting Kuo and Claudia Portillo Navas.

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Wayne State University previews its experienced offensive line for upcoming football season

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 5, 2024

DETROIT -- Over the next three weeks, each position on the 2024 Wayne State University football team will be previewed with insights from respective position coaches. This segment focuses on the offensive line, led by coach Rosco Byrd, who is in his second year as offensive line coach and added run-game coordinator duties this past spring.

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Western Wayne Today area weekly mass times

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 3, 2024

The following parishes in the Western Wayne Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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How many companies in cities across Wayne County received FDA citations in July?

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 2, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Wayne County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in July, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Michigan Education: 270,476 students enrolled in Wayne County school districts in 2023-24 school year

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 2, 2024

There were 270,476 students enrolled in Wayne County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Ziad Elsissy reaches semifinals at Paris Olympics

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 2, 2024

PARIS -- Former Wayne State University All-American fencer Ziad Elsissy competed in his second Olympics this past week, while incoming freshman Mahmoud Elsayed made his Olympic debut earlier today.

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Wayne State swimming and diving announces 2024-25 schedule

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 2, 2024

Wayne State University swimming and diving teams' head coach, Sean Peters, has announced the schedule for the 2024-25 season. Peters, in his 28th year as head coach, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming competitions.

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Wayne County Education: 257,110 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 1, 2024

There were 257,110 students enrolled in Wayne County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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How many companies in cities in Wayne County received FDA inspections in July?

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 1, 2024

There were four companies in cities associated with Wayne County that received five FDA inspections in July, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Wayne State ranked sixth in GLIAC preseason coaches poll

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 1, 2024

In conjunction with the annual GLIAC Football Preseason Media Day held at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel this afternoon, the league office announced the 2024 GLIAC Coaches Preseason Poll, ranking Wayne State sixth.

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Wayne State men's golf team honored with GCAA academic awards

By Western Wayne Today | Aug 1, 2024

Wayne State University men's golf team members Mat Hawryluk, Max Leppelmeier, and Ian Smith were named 2023-24 Cobalt All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) on July 25. Subsequently, on July 30, the Warriors were recognized as one of 47 Division II programs to receive the GCAA Outstanding Team Academic Award.

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Wayne State announces volleyball schedule for upcoming season

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 31, 2024

Head coach Tim Koth and the Wayne State University volleyball program have released the schedule for the 2024 season. The team will compete in 26 regular-season matches, including 24 against Midwest Region teams, with 16 being part of GLIAC action and 11 home games at the Matthaei Center.

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Wayne State alumni join National Football Foundation summit

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 31, 2024

DETROIT -- Three former Wayne State football standouts—Nick Thomas (2008-2012), Tren Brodbeck (2012-2016), and Drake Reid (2019-2023)—attended last week's National Football Foundation Campbell Trophy Summit in Palo Alto, California.

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Wayne State cross country announces schedule for upcoming season

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 30, 2024

The Wayne State University cross country programs, led by eighth-year head coach Grant Lofdahl, have announced their schedules for the 2024 season.

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Wayne State University football team previews quarterbacks ahead of new season

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 30, 2024

DETROIT -- Over the next four weeks, we will continue previewing each position on the 2024 Wayne State University football team with each position coach highlighting their respective units. This segment is the quarterbacks preview with coach Russell DeMasi.

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Wayne State's baseball team receives ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 29, 2024

Wayne State University’s baseball team has received the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award, presented by Sports Attack, following the 2024 season. The Warriors achieved a 3.576 team GPA for the 2023-24 academic year and have earned this award every year since its inception in 2016.