Wayne State Alumni

Class of 2026, welcome to a network of more than 310,000 alumni who embody what it means to be Warrior Strong. Through the Wayne State Alumni Association (@waynestatealum), you always have a home for community and pride. Stay connected so we can celebrate everything you achieve!

Congratulations to @WayneState alumnus Dr. Jim McConnell on being named @HSMichigan's 2026 History Hero! Selected by the HSM Executive Board, McConnell was honored for his outstanding contributions to community service and Michigan history. @WayneStateAlum 💚💛

Spring Commencement is almost here! 🔰 Are you graduating, or do you know someone who is? Let us know in the comments - we want to celebrate YOU! Share your journey by using #MyWSUStory for a chance to be featured. Explore final reminders at go.wayne.edu/commencement-tw.

“Masters in Social Work” #WSUSpotlight 📸: Valerie Gilbert Share your pics and videos via go.wayne.edu/wsu-spotlight.

Giving Day is a time for our community to unite. Together, we're fueling innovative research and university initiatives designed to empower our students to lead. Your gift will make a lasting impact. Learn more and make a gift at go.wayne.edu/giving-day-26-…. 🔰 @waynestatealum

Giving Day is TWO WEEKS AWAY! When we GIVE GREEN, Wayne State’s impact on students, faculty and research will BE GOLD. Will you be a part of something ten years strong and help us reach our goal in 24 hours? #GiveGreenBeGold 🔰 Use the link in our bio to become a volunteer Giving Day advocate. Time is a gift and your help spreading the word about Giving Day is priceless. 🔰 Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 9, when the WSU community will come together in support of our amazing students, faculty, groundbreaking research, and critical urban programs, which move Wayne State and our world forward.

The Board of Governors has appointed Richard A. Bierschbach as the 14th president of Wayne State University at a special meeting today. Read more about President Bierschbach’s appointment at go.wayne.edu/bierschbach-ap….

#WarriorAD: WSU Hall of Fame Inductee Ron Teasley Has Passed Away tinyurl.com/4zae46jx #REPthe313

Supporting Warrior Women's teams today and donating to make an impact💚💪 give.wayne.edu/2026-national-… #REPthe313

We’re proud to help shape Michigan’s future—building a strong workforce, driving research breakthroughs, and fueling economic growth that keeps our state moving forward. Read the full report from the Michigan Association of State Universities at go.wayne.edu/impact-26-tw.

From landing an internship to inspiring students — we're ready to take on a new year! Interim President Richard Bierschbach and Rashaad from the Warrior Street Team spent time asking Warriors how they are locking in for 2026. Drop your goals for the new year in our comments!

We're proud of this one! Our #1 post for 2025 celebrates Wayne State maintaining its spot as a Top 100 public university by U.S. News & World Report (@usnews) for the second year in a row. Learn more about this and other university rankings at go.wayne.edu/top100-2026-tw.

We’re partnering with The Kalamazoo Promise and @kvcc to launch the Kalamazoo to Wayne pathway, offering funding, a housing scholarship, textbook support, and guaranteed transportation home for Kalamazoo grads and KVCC transfer students. Full story: go.wayne.edu/kalamazoo-path…

You did it, Warriors! 💚 Thank you to everyone who gave, shared and showed up for this year’s #GivingTuesday. Your generosity supports scholarships, hardship funds and programs that strengthen Wayne State University and our community. Together we made an incredible impact. And remember, you can make a difference for students any time at giving.wayne.edu/donate. #GivingTuesday #WarriorsGive #WarriorPride #WarriorStrong

There’s still time to make your #GivingTuesday gift! Every dollar supports scholarships and programs that help Wayne State University students thrive in the 2025–26 school year. Join alumni and friends who are fueling Warrior success at givingtuesday.wayne.edu. #WarriorsGive #WarriorStrong #WayneState

Today is #GivingTuesday! 💚 Every act of generosity counts, and each gift means even more when we give together. From the lab to the classroom to the heart of Detroit, your support powers every #Warrior story. Celebrate this global day of giving by supporting scholarships, hardship funds and more. 🎓 Give where it matters most: givingtuesday.wayne.edu #WarriorStrong #WarriorsGive #WayneState

Tomorrow’s the day: #GivingTuesday! 💚 Join fellow Warriors and friends around the world for this global day of generosity. Your gift supports the scholarships, research and community programs that change lives at Wayne State University. Every gift counts. Every story matters. Visit: givingtuesday.wayne.edu #WarriorsGive #WarriorPride #WarriorStrong

Earlier this month, @ilitchbusiness launched its first Dean's Speaker Series event, From Classroom to Boardroom – which invited distinguished alumni to return to the Ilitch School to share lessons from their careers, starting as first-generation college students at Wayne State to the heights of industry. The panel consisted of Diane Antishin ‘89, M.B.A. ‘95, Paul Glantz ‘80, Lottie Holland M.B.A. ‘06, and Randy Quinn ‘00. Read more about the event at the link in our bio.

Another great Wayne State Night with the @DetroitRedWings is in the books! 💚💛 x ❤️🤍

Celebrating a record-breaking year for Wayne State fundraising 🏆 In the 2025 fiscal year, nearly 80,000 donors contributed more than $138 million to the university, supporting scholarships, student success services, faculty and academic programs, research projects, athletics, and more. 🔰 Learn more about Wayne State's record fundraising year: bit.ly/3Jd0pyJ