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.

• WSU News & Announcements

Wayne State preserves academic excellence, educational access despite tuition increase

Board of Governors passes 5.4 percent increase with federal stimulus buydown to 4.8 percent, and issues resolution to continue focus on financial accessibility . . .

Medical students serve the community

A group of Wayne State University School of Medicine students are striving to meet some of the many medical needs of homeless people
in the Detroit area. By partnering with Cass Community Social Services, the students provided valuable medical supplies for several
homeless shelters . . .

Research study finds risk of chronic pain in persons with depression is greatest in middle-age women

The study showed that participants with the prevalence of chronic pain with a duration of six months or more due to any cause was 22 percent, and that 35 percent of those with chronic pain also had depression . . .