Wayne State University

AIM HIGHER

The Division of Development and Alumni Affairs provides leadership, raises funds and promotes alumni and donor relations to advance the goals of Wayne State University. The division supports the university’s strategic plan by securing private funds and fostering relationships that provide exceptional learning experiences, enhance the campus environment, improve the university’s stature as an urban research institution, strengthen ties to the community and bolster financial resources.

Our current priority is the Aim Higher for Students campaign to raise much-needed support for scholarships and other opportunities such as internships that have the potential to change lives. The overall purpose of Aim Higher for Students is to empower students to stay in school and graduate as informed global citizens concerned about and prepared to make their mark in our shared world.

Donor Spotlight

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Olgiati

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Olgiati

Mr. and Mrs. Olgiati give annually to the Sylvia Marciniak Award in Art and Art History. more

Student Spotlight

Ioana Bondre

Ioana Bondre

Ioana Bondre envisions her professional life immersed in the frenetic, think-on-your-feet atmosphere of a hospital emergency room. She imagines herself thriving in this heart-racing, adrenaline-driven world where life and death decisions are made in an instant. more

Nominations accepted for safety award

In 1997, the University Loss Prevention Committee awarded the first University Safety Award. The University Safety Award is intended to recognize the contributions and/or exceptional efforts of University departments or groups in the areas of minimizing or reducing the causes of personal injury and loss or damage to University property (i.e., safety and loss prevention). Our goal is to recognize and encourage efforts to promote and enhance safety and loss prevention within the University environment . . .

Researcher investigates potential role of a dietary agent in preventing the progression of pancreatic cancer

The results of this study could aid in designing preventive or therapeutic approaches for saving the lives of pancreatic cancer patients . . .

Sales of Dr. Loeb's pasta dish at Hiller's Markets will fund ALS research

Through Nov. 30, you can purchase Jeff Loeb’s Bowtie Pasta at the prepared foods counter at all seven Hiller’s Markets. All of the profits from the sales of the dish will be donated to the Hiller ALS Center at the School of Medicine . . .