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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.

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.

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.

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.

Western Wayne Today area weekly mass times

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 28, 2024

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

From Great Lakes Wire

Tuition and fees at University of Michigan-Dearborn for in-state students among the highest in Michigan in 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | 2 months ago

College costs for in-state students at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, in Dearborn, were $14,944 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Three Wayne State golfers earn cobalt all-america scholar honors

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 26, 2024

NORMAN, Okla. -- Mat Hawryluk (Chatham, Ont. / Ursuline College Chatham), Max Leppelmeier (Wauseon, Ohio / Pettisville) and Ian Smith (Canton, Mich. / Plymouth) of the Wayne State University men's golf team were named 2023-24 Cobalt All-America Scholars on Thursday by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).

Wayne State previews defensive backs for upcoming football season

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 26, 2024

DETROIT -- Over the next four weeks, Wayne State University will continue previewing each position on the 2024 football team, with each position coach highlighting their respective units. This segment focuses on the defensive backs, guided by coach Antwon Robinson.

Wayne State University baseball team announces prospect camp on October 5

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 25, 2024

DETROIT -- Head coach Ryan Kelley and the Wayne State University baseball program will host a Prospect Camp on Saturday, October 5. The event will take place at Harwell Field as well as the Doris J. & Donald L. Duchene, Sr. Athletic Facility. Check-in starts at 9:00 AM with the showcase beginning at 9:30 AM and running until 4:30 PM. Pitcher-only check-in times will be communicated prior to the camp. This prospect camp is for high school-age students (2024-2028 graduates) and junior college players.

Women's basketball teams honored for academic achievements by WBCA

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 24, 2024

The 2023-24 Wayne State University women's basketball team has been recognized by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) with a "Special Mention" for achieving a team GPA of at least 3.0. The Warriors concluded the academic season with a combined GPA of 3.530.

Wayne State men’s tennis team honored with ITA All-Academic award

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 24, 2024

DETROIT -- The Wayne State University men's tennis team, which reached the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals for the third consecutive year, received the ITA All-Academic Team award along with six student-athletes being recognized with ITA Scholar-Athlete honors.

Wayne State women's tennis receives ITA academic honors

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 23, 2024

DETROIT -- The Wayne State University women's tennis squad, which won the GLIAC Tournament for the third straight season and advanced to the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals for the second year in a row, received the ITA All-Academic Team award along with six student-athletes being recognized with ITA Scholar-Athlete honors.

Wayne State University previews its football team's defensive line for the upcoming season

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 22, 2024

Over the next five weeks, Wayne State University will continue previewing each position on its 2024 football team, with each position coach highlighting their respective units. This segment focuses on the defensive line, featuring insights from defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Tom Sims.

Western Wayne Today area weekly mass times

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 20, 2024

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

Charles Wesley nominated for AFCA Good Works Team

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 18, 2024

Wayne State University redshirt senior offensive lineman Charles Wesley has been announced as a nominee for the AFCA Good Works Team. Wesley, hailing from Clinton, Michigan, is the sole representative from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) and one of six nominees from Michigan universities.

Wayne State women's track team ranks 11th nationally in academic performance

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 17, 2024

The Wayne State University women's track and field program has been ranked 11th nationally among all NCAA Division II All-Academic Teams by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The team achieved a school record GPA of 3.66. Additionally, nine members of the squad received All-Academic Athlete honors.

Griffin Kilander selected by Red Sox in MLB draft

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 17, 2024

DETROIT -- Junior right-handed pitcher Griffin Kilander of the Wayne State University baseball program was selected in the 16th round (477th overall) of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday by the Boston Red Sox. Kilander is the first Warrior to be drafted since Hunter Brown of the Houston Astros in 2019.

Wayne State previews running backs for upcoming football season

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 17, 2024

DETROIT -- Over the next six weeks, we will be previewing each position on the 2024 Wayne State University football team with each position coach highlighting their respective units. This segment is the running backs preview with head coach Tyrone Wheatley.

Wayne State's Ross and Lennox receive academic honors from National Association of Basketball Coaches

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 16, 2024

DETROIT -- The 2023-24 Wayne State University men's basketball team has been honored with a National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Team Academic Excellence Award. Individually, redshirt sophomore guard Justin Ross and senior guard Kaimen Lennox were named to the NABC Honors Court.

Wayne State completes women's cross country roster with three freshmen recruits

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 16, 2024

Wayne State University head cross country coach Grant Lofdahl has signed three incoming freshmen to complete his class of 2024 for the women's cross country program. Joining WSU next month will be Remi Flanz (Eastpointe, Mich. / Fraser), Paige McArdle (Davison, Mich.), and Sydney Smith (Davison, Mich.).