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Wayne State College Enrolls Record Freshman Class in Fall 2026

Numbers of freshmen and graduate students increased over last year, with the freshman class setting a record as the second largest in more than 50 years.

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TRIO Student of the Month (October 2026): Zach Bongers

Oct. 19, 2026

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WSC Theatre Presents 'The Oregon Trail' in October 2026

Sept. 30, 2026

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State Nebraska Bank Establishes Endowed Women's Golf Scholarship in 2026

Sept. 28, 2026

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Student Film Premieres and Encores to be Featured Sept. 29, 2026

Sept. 24, 2026

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Student Spotlight: Simeon Weers

Sept. 3, 2026

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TRIO Student of the Month (September 2026): Joseph Dominguez Pena

Aug. 31, 2026

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Spring 2026 Dean's List

June 8, 2026

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Student Spotlight: Maddy Price

May 6, 2026

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Riedmanns Named 2026 Family of the Year

The Riedmann family received the award during halftime of the football game on Family Day on Sept. 19.

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Faculty Spotlight: Brian Begley, Professor of Communication Arts

Brian Begley is the technical director and designer for the Wayne State Theatre Program. He teaches lighting and set design, technical theatre, play writing, and acting specialties, including performance for the camera and stage combat.

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Grad Insights: What Is Organizational Management, and Why Pair It With Criminal Justice?

Sept. 20, 2026

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Grad Insights: Do You Need Management Experience Before Starting a Leadership MBA?

Sept. 13, 2026

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Grad Insights: Student Affairs vs. School Counseling — Which Graduate Program Fits Your Goals?

Sept. 6, 2026

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Grad Insights: Master’s in Elementary Education vs. Curriculum and Instruction — How Are They Related?

Aug. 30, 2026

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Grad Insights: How Graduate Study Strengthens CTE Curriculum, Industry Partnerships, and Applied Research

Aug. 23, 2026

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Grad Insights: What Is an Education Specialist Degree in School Administration?

Aug. 16, 2026

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Grad Insights: What Is a Master of Arts in Teaching, and Who Is It For?

Aug. 9, 2026

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Grad Insights: Leadership Career Paths - From Supervisor to Director and Beyond

Aug. 3, 2026