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  • Colvard Receives 2026 Teaching Excellence Award

    Published: May 12, 2026

    Category: History, Politics, and Geography Department, School of Arts and Humanities, Faculty and Staff News, News Center

    The award from State Nebraska Bank & Trust was presented to history professor Dr. Eric Colvard during the baccalaureate commencement ceremony May 9.

    Matthew Ley and Dr. Eric Colvard
  • Service and Civic Engagement Awards Presented for 2026

    Published: Apr 21, 2026

    Category: Service-Learning, Faculty and Staff News, Student News, Alumni and Foundation News, News Center

    Sydney Escritt, Carter "Cap" Peterson, and Lisa Nelson were honored during the Ron Holt Civic Engagement Awards banquet April 16 on campus.

    Ron Holt presents the 2026 Civic Engagement Awards
  • Faculty Spotlight: Jean Dorcey

    Published: Apr 09, 2026

    Category: Educational Foundations and Leadership Department, School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty and Staff News, News Center

    Featuring Jean Dorcey, instructor of special education at Wayne State College.

    Jean Dorcey
  • Trio Mezzklarno to Perform March 30, 2026

    Published: Mar 24, 2026

    Category: Performing Arts, Music Department, School of Arts and Humanities, Faculty and Staff News, Event News, News Center

    Trio Mezzklarno includes mezzo-soprano Dr. Sarah Farr, Dr. Karl Kolbeck on clarinet, and Dr. Angela Miller-Niles on piano.

    Trio Mezzklarno: Dr. Sarah Farr, Dr. Karl Kolbeck, and Dr. Angela Miller-Niles
  • Faculty Spotlight: Jason Karsky

    Published: Mar 20, 2026

    Category: Criminal Justice Department, School of Science, Health, and Criminal Justice, Faculty and Staff News, News Center

    Featuring Dr. Jason Karsky, professor of criminal justice at Wayne State.

    Dr. Jason Karsky
  • Calkin Tuba Recital Scheduled for March 24, 2026

    Published: Mar 12, 2026

    Category: Performing Arts, Music Department, School of Arts and Humanities, Event News, Faculty and Staff News, News Center

    Dr. Josh Calkin will present a faculty tuba recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, in Ley Theatre.

    Photo of Dr. Josh Calkin with his tuba
  • Faculty Spotlight: Jeff Allen

    Published: Feb 25, 2026

    Category: Technology and Applied Science Department, School of Business and Technology, Faculty and Staff News, News Center

    Featuring Dr. Jeff Allen, professor of industrial technology at Wayne State.

    Jeff Allen
  • Genslinger Faculty Recital Set for Feb. 16, 2026

    Published: Feb 11, 2026

    Category: Performing Arts, Music Department, School of Arts and Humanities, Faculty and Staff News, Event News, News Center

    Michael Genslinger will perform on trumpet at 7:30 p.m. in Ley Theatre.

    Michael Genslinger