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WSC Ranked No. 1 Most Affordable College in Nebraska for 2026

Wayne State College earned the No. 1 spot in College Affordability Guide's 2026 Nebraska affordability rankings, reflecting its commitment to quality, value, and student success.

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  • WSC Named a College of Distinction for 2026-27

    Published: Jun 22, 2026

    The recognition signifies Wayne State’s adherence to what Colleges of Distinction calls its Four Distinctions: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes.

  • Spring 2026 Dean's List

    Published: Jun 08, 2026

    Almost 1,200 students made the Wayne State College dean's list for Spring 2026.

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Spring 2026 Dean's List

June 8, 2026

Maddy Price

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

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

May 1, 2026

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Third Class Celebrates Graduation from Career Scholars Norfolk Cohort

April 29, 2026

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

April 28, 2026

Maelee Beacom

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

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Jean Dorcey

Colvard Receives 2026 Teaching Excellence Award

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

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President Marysz Rames, Diane and Don Soukup, and Foundation CEO Dr. Bob Machovsky

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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