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Foundation Secures $13M for Brandenburg Renovation; Soukups Contribute $5M

The building will soon be transformed into the Brandenburg Student Success Center, providing support for students from recruitment through graduation. A groundbreaking event is planned for Oct. 2.

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Wayne State College MBA Recognized Among Best MBA Programs for 2026
Published: Aug 05, 2026
Wayne State College's online MBA earned national recognition from Abound for delivering affordable, flexible, and career-focused graduate business education.
Grad Insights: Leadership Career Paths - From Supervisor to Director and Beyond
Published: Aug 03, 2026
Learn how leadership careers progress from supervisor to director and executive roles through experience, strategy, and professional development.
Grad Insights: Sustainable & Ethical Supply Chains
Published: Jul 30, 2026
Explore how organizations balance sustainability, ethics, cost, and compliance to build resilient, transparent, and responsible supply chains.

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Spring 2026 Dean's List

June 8, 2026

Student Spotlight: Maddy Price

May 6, 2026

Grand Island Career Scholars cohort 2026

First Grand Island Cohort Celebrates Graduation from Career Scholars Program

May 1, 2026

Mattie Kucera Named Student Trustee for the 2026-27 Academic Year

May 1, 2026

Career Scholars banquet in Norfolk, Neb.

Third Class Celebrates Graduation from Career Scholars Norfolk Cohort

April 29, 2026

Honors Project Presentations Scheduled for April 30 and May 1, 2026

April 28, 2026

Student Spotlight: Maelee Beacom

April 23, 2026

Ron Holt presents the 2026 Civic Engagement Awards

Service and Civic Engagement Awards Presented for 2026

April 21, 2026

Alumni spotlight

Soukups Receive 2026 Alumni Achievement Award

The Wayne State Foundation presented the award to Don '71 and Diane (Massman) '71 Soukup during the May 9 commencement ceremony.

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Deans for Impact Names Acuña an Impact Academy Fellow

Dr. Kym Acuña, dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, is one of 24 leaders chosen for the fellowship's 11th cohort.

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Wildcat athletics news

Wildcat volleyball picked second in NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll
Published: Aug 05, 2026
WSC football picked fifth in NSIC Preseason Coaches Poll - Forgy voted South Division Preseason Offensive Player of the Year
Published: Aug 03, 2026
Drew Harinen named Assistant Director of Athletic Compliance at Wayne State
Published: Jul 30, 2026
WSC beach volleyball is AVCA Division II Beach Team Academic Champion
Published: Jul 23, 2026
Wildcat volleyball earns 2026 AVCA Team Academic Award
Published: Jul 23, 2026
Wayne State athletics announces Future Cats Club for 2026-27 season
Published: Jul 22, 2026

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Club sports and rec news

Esports Transitions to the National Association of Collegiate Esports
Published: Aug 07, 2026
2026 Men's Soccer Conference Schedule Released
Published: Aug 04, 2026
Joe Dao Named Next Head Men's and Women's Rugby Coach
Published: Jul 30, 2026
Drew Kurtenbach Returns to WSC as Head Esports Coach
Published: Jul 23, 2026
Wayne State College Announces the Launch of Men's and Women's Bowling Clubs
Published: Jul 22, 2026
Leveling Up – Advanced Beginner Tips, Group Classes, and Making Strength Training a Lasting Habit at WSC Wellness Center
Published: Feb 11, 2026

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