The Wayne State Foundation works with the Alumni Office to foster relationships between the college, students, alumni, and friends. The Foundation forms close connections with alumni and friends, engendering a sense of appreciation for the outstanding education graduates received at the college and supporting the college financially by generating funds to further WSC's mission.
Fundraising Efforts
The foundation is proud to offer students more than $3.3 million in scholarships. In addition, through contributions of alumni, employees, trustees, foundations, and corporations, the foundation has provided funding for the Carhart Science Building Renovation, Campus Commons Outdoor Pedestrian Walkway, Memorial Stadium Renovation, U.S. Conn Library, and the Willow Bowl, among other significant projects.

Gifts and donations are gladly welcome to help the Wayne State Foundation continue their support. With this secure online form, you can easily make a gift to the college.
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Meet the Foundation staffEvents
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Jan
10-31Baseball Camp - HitTrax Hitting League
Practice hitting at our indoor hitting facility. Weekly event held every Sunday from Jan. 10 through Jan. 31. -
Jan
18Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event (No Classes)
No classes are held. Students are invited to recognize MLK Day by expressing creativity through art. Event will be held in Room 105 of the Student Center. -
Jan
20Pop Culture Jeopardy
Jeopardy hosted by the Student Activities Board (SAB). -
Jan
21Visiting Artist Series - "Walls and Bridges" (Artist Talk and Opening Reception)
Show is by artist Terri Parish McGaffin. Artist talk will also be livestreamed. -
Jan 21toMar 18
Visiting Artist Series - "Walls and Bridges"
Show is by artist Terri Parish McGaffin. Show runs through March 18.
News
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Wildcat Esports Program Enjoys Success in Inaugural Season
With two teams making the championship round and the program winning the ECAC's first Commissioner Cup, the Wildcat esports athletes captured significant success in its first season.
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Wayne State Creates Shotgun Sports Team
The new shooting team is a part of the Prairie Circuit Conference and will compete in trap, skeet, and sporting clays events.
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Benthack Hall Renovation Aims to Serve Regional Mental Health Needs
Renovated facility will offer space to train students in human service and counseling, while also providing mental health care for the surrounding community.
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Wayne State College Winter 2020 Commencement
The Winter 2020 commencement ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in Rice Auditorium. No guests are allowed. The event will be livestream only.
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Wayne State to Offer In-State Tuition Rates to Out-of-State Students
The new universal in-state tuition rate, which begins Fall 2021, will save out-of-state students nearly $6,000 per year on tuition costs.