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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.).

Wayne State adds two transfers to women’s cross country roster

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 15, 2024

Wayne State University head cross country coach Grant Lofdahl has announced the addition of two transfers for the 2024 women's cross country season. Joining the Warrior program are Jessica Denver from Imlay City, Michigan, and Taylor Hopkins from Sanford, Michigan.

Former and current fencers compete at USA Fencing Summer Nationals

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 15, 2024

Several former and current fencers, along with incoming student-athletes, recently participated in the USA Fencing Summer Nationals held in Columbus, Ohio. The event took place from June 29 to July 8 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, drawing over 6,200 fencers from across 45 states and 10 countries. It featured a total of 83 individual events and 12 team events.

Western Wayne Today area weekly mass times

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 13, 2024

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

Wayne State prepares for revamped football season under Coach Wheatley

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 12, 2024

DETROIT -- Over the next six weeks, each position on the 2024 Wayne State University football team will be previewed with input from respective position coaches. This segment provides an overview of the season with head coach Tyrone Wheatley.

Ransom Allen named WSU's second three-time CSC academic all-american

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 10, 2024

DETROIT -- Ransom Allen of the Wayne State University men's cross country team was named a College Sports Communicators (CSC, formerly CoSIDA) First Team Academic All-American on Wednesday afternoon. After a Second Team selection for the 2021 season and a First Team nod in 2022, Allen joins Elly Maleski (swimming) as the school's only three-time honorees in the 72-year history of the Academic All-America program.

From Great Lakes Wire

Henry Ford College listed among most affordable Michigan institutions for in-state students in 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | 5 months ago

College costs for in-state students at Henry Ford College, in Dearborn, were $5,452 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Wayne State swimming teams earn CSCAA Scholar All-America honors

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 9, 2024

DETROIT -- Both Wayne State University swimming and diving teams were recently recognized by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) as Scholar All-America Teams for the Winter/Spring semester.

Wayne State completes men's cross country roster with final two signees

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 8, 2024

Wayne State University head cross country coach Grant Lofdahl has announced the addition of two new signees, Tyler Brothers and Ian Lewis, to complete his six-member signing class. The incoming athletes will join the Warriors next month.

Wayne State University baseball team honored with GLIAC All-Academic accolades

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 8, 2024

The Wayne State University baseball team had 23 student-athletes receive GLIAC All-Academic Team honors for the 2024 season. The 23 recipients represent the third-most in program history. Over the last seven years, Wayne State baseball has had 153 GLIAC All-Academic honorees.

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

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 6, 2024

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

Western Wayne Today area weekly mass times

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 6, 2024

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

Wayne State track team sets record with GLIAC academic honors

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 5, 2024

Wayne State University’s women's outdoor track and field program has achieved a new milestone with 29 student-athletes named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team for the 2024 season. This surpasses the previous record of 18 set last year, marking significant progress for the team. Over the past eight years, Wayne State has seen 156 athletes receive this recognition.

Wayne State softball adds two transfers from Notre Dame College

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 5, 2024

Wayne State University head softball coach Nicole Tines, entering her fourth season this fall, has added two transfers from Notre Dame College to bolster the Warrior roster for 2025.

Yahsha Moore named head coach of Wayne State women’s tennis

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 3, 2024

Wayne State University has officially appointed Yahsha Moore as the head coach of its women's tennis program, removing her interim title. The announcement was made by Erika Wallace, the university's Director of Athletics.

Wayne State University honors ten softball players for academic excellence

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 3, 2024

Wayne State University softball program recognized 10 student-athletes on the GLIAC All-Academic Team for the 2024 season. This marks the 11th consecutive year that at least 10 Warriors have received All-Academic accolades. The eight All-Academic Excellence honorees bring the total number of Excellence Team certificates to 69 over the past seven years. Wayne State has had a total of 130 GLIAC All-Academic honorees in the last 11 years.

Wayne State University's Karter Fitzpatrick named CSC First Team Academic All-American

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 2, 2024

Karter Fitzpatrick, a redshirt senior pitcher from Wayne State University (WSU), has been named a College Sports Communicators (CSC) First Team Academic All-American. This recognition comes after he received a Second Team nod in 2023, making him the fourth player in WSU's baseball program history to be honored multiple times and the first since 1979.

Wayne State men's tennis players honored with GLIAC academic excellence

By Western Wayne Today | Jul 1, 2024

Six student-athletes on the 2023-24 Wayne State University men's tennis squad garnered GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team honors. The six Excellence Team selections (cumulative GPA of 3.5+) were the most of any conference school. The men's tennis team has had 51 GLIAC All-Academic honorees over the last eight years.