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WSC Announces New Athletic and Recreation Facility
Wayne State College athletics has announced plans for an athletic and recreation facility renovation project, which includes the addition of an air-supported indoor structure and major renovations to the Recreation Center, Rice Auditorium and the Kirk Gardner Indoor Athletic Complex.

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We're rated as the most affordable four-year college in the region. We also provide generous financial aid and scholarships to defray your remaining costs.
Why I Chose Wayne State
Wayne State is a public college in Nebraska that has received several accolades for its academic excellence and successful graduate outcomes. Students choose to earn their degree at WSC for a variety of reasons. Not only do we offer top-notch programs, we're also rated as the most affordable of other universities and four-year colleges in Nebraska. And with all the clubs, intramurals, and activities on campus, you'll never get bored. But, you don't have to take our word for it. Hear what students are saying about Wayne State College.
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Wayne State at a Glance
3,890
students
22:1
student-to-faculty ratio
130+
programs of study
100+
clubs and organizations
99.8%
recent grads employed or in grad school*
*based on the most recent graduate survey from 2020-21 of 597 students (88% response rate)
Upcoming Events
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Sep 29toDec 15
Archival Music Exhibit
A history exhibit in celebration of the newly renovated Peterson Fine Arts Building. -
Nov 29toJan 15
Senior Art Exhibit
View artwork by WSC seniors Adam Boggs, Betsy Eckstrom, Lakia Eilts, and Hallie Jensen. -
Dec
7Fiction Slam
Participate in the fiction slam or just come to watch! -
Dec
7Plains Writers Series (Fiction)
Celebrate the prose and poetry of Great Plains writers during the Plains Writers Series. Featuring Jessica Hendry Nelson. -
Dec
7Winter Wonderland
Sponsored by the Student Activities Board. -
Dec
7String Ensemble
Enjoy a performance by Wayne State College's string ensemble. -
Dec
7Honors Recital
Celebrating musical excellence from select students. -
Dec
7Senior Portfolio Review
Enjoy artwork from art students.
News
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Wayne State College Winter 2023 Commencement
A total of 345 students will receive degrees at the ceremony in Rice Auditorium. Nicole Brungardt ’12 will receive the Alumni Achievement Award.
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Holiday Planetarium Shows Dec. 8-9, 2023
Wayne State’s free planetarium and laser shows continue through December.
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19 Students to Present Fall 2023 Honors Research Projects
The all-day event begins at 8 a.m. Dec. 8 and will be held in the Niobrara Rooms (east and west) in the Student Center.
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Students Present Research at 2023 Biomedical Conference
Parker Tinsley, Jason Franklin, and Isaac Richards were three of approximately 50 students from Nebraska colleges and universities who presented their biomedical research.
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Festival of Trees Raises Money to Purchase Toys, Clothing for Children
The college’s annual Festival of Trees raised $559 in donations to purchased toys and clothing for underprivileged children in Wayne County.