https://wsuathletics.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for Wayne State University Athleticsen-us60https://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/6/8/general-dte-foundation-awards-25-000-grant-to-wsu-athletics-for-transformative-youth-leadership-summit.aspxhttps://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/6/8/general-dte-foundation-awards-25-000-grant-to-wsu-athletics-for-transformative-youth-leadership-summit.aspxGeneral

DETROIT -- The Wayne State University Department of Athletics is proud to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant from the DTE Foundation to support the inaugural "Motown's Movers, Makers & Shakers: The Youth Impact – Game Changers in Motion" Youth Summit, taking place on July 2, 2026, on the campus of WSU.]]>DTE Foundation & Delta Sigma ThetaMon, 8 Jun 2026 15:00:00 EST330160https://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/6/8/general-ripple-promoted-to-assistant-athletic-director-for-executive-operations.aspxhttps://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/6/8/general-ripple-promoted-to-assistant-athletic-director-for-executive-operations.aspxGeneral

DETROIT -- Wayne State University Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has announced the promotion of Shelby Ripple to Assistant Athletic Director for Executive Operations.]]>Shelby Ripple PromotionMon, 8 Jun 2026 14:04:00 EST330161https://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/6/5/general-turner-selected-for-wsus-academic-leadership-academy.aspxhttps://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/6/5/general-turner-selected-for-wsus-academic-leadership-academy.aspxGeneral

DETROIT -- Dr. Candice L. Turner, Wayne State University Deputy Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator, has been selected for the WSU Academic Leadership Academy.]]>Turner Selected for Academic Leadership AcademyFri, 5 Jun 2026 09:05:00 EST330158https://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/5/30/general-academic-success-story.aspxhttps://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/5/30/general-academic-success-story.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Fencing, Men's Golf, Men's Swimming & Diving, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Fencing, Women's Swimming & Diving, Women's Tennis, Volleyball, Women's Track & Field, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer

DETROIT -- The student athletes at Wayne State University continue to excel in the classroom.  A school record of eighty-five (85) student-athletes recorded a perfect 4.00 term GPA with nearly 80 percent of Warrior student-athletes receiving at least a 3.00 for the Winter 2026 semester.  The entire student-athlete population posted a 3.40 term GPA, with a cumulative GPA for all student-athletes at 3.493.  Over 83 percent of the student-athletes at the conclusion of the Winter term have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, while over 58 percent have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.]]>Winter 2026 Academic Success graphicSat, 30 May 2026 08:35:00 EST330145https://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/5/28/general-wsu-athletics-ranks-among-the-top-schools-nationally-in-community-service-hours.aspxhttps://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/5/28/general-wsu-athletics-ranks-among-the-top-schools-nationally-in-community-service-hours.aspxGeneral

DETROIT -- The Wayne State University Department of Athletics ranked 35th nationally among all NCAA Division II institutions in terms of community service hours for the 2025-26 academic year according to Helper Helper.]]>2025-26 HelperHelper graphicThu, 28 May 2026 11:36:00 EST330144https://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/5/14/general-wallace-selected-to-receive-distinguished-woman-in-higher-education-leadership-award.aspxhttps://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/5/14/general-wallace-selected-to-receive-distinguished-woman-in-higher-education-leadership-award.aspxGeneral

DETROIT -- Wayne State University Director of Athletics Erika Wallace has been selected as a 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Woman in Higher Education Leadership Award (DWA).  As the highest honor bestowed by our professional organization, we recognize her outstanding leadership, commitment to the advancement of women, and significant contributions to Wayne State University and surrounding communities.]]>Erika Wallace ACE DWA AwardThu, 14 May 2026 08:51:00 EST330111https://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/5/12/general-trammell-selected.aspxhttps://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/5/12/general-trammell-selected.aspxGeneral

DETROIT -- Wayne State University Assistant Athletic Director for Mental Health and Wellness Nikki Trammell has been selected to participate in the 2026 Rising Star Academy by the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA).]]>Nikki Trammell MOAA Rising Star AcademyTue, 12 May 2026 15:15:00 EST330124https://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/5/5/baseball-zeldes-selected-to-the-allstate-nacda-good-works-team.aspxhttps://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/5/5/baseball-zeldes-selected-to-the-allstate-nacda-good-works-team.aspxBaseball, General

DETROIT -- Wayne State University junior baseball student-athlete Gabe Zeldes (West Bloomfield, Mich. / Detroit Country Day) has been selected as one of the 10 male honorees for the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team, which recognized 20 standout student-athletes across collegiate spring sports for their exceptional achievements in community service, athletics and academics.  This is the second year the Good Works Team was expanded to include student-athletes from all collegiate sports and divisions.]]>Gabe Zeldes Nacda Good Works TeamTue, 5 May 2026 11:32:00 EST130090https://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/5/3/general-giroux-and-hatzigeorgiou-voted-2025-26-wsu-student-athletes-of-the-year.aspxhttps://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/5/3/general-giroux-and-hatzigeorgiou-voted-2025-26-wsu-student-athletes-of-the-year.aspxBaseball, General, Volleyball

DETROIT -- Wayne State University Director of Athletics Erika Wallace announced the 2025-26 Men's Sports and Women's Sports Student-Athletes of the Year at the 2026 Golden W's event held last week at the Masonic Temple in downtown Detroit.  Candidates were judged on academic distinction, athletic accomplishments, individual involvement and University and community service, as well as coaches' recommendation.]]>2025-26 Student-Athletes of the YearSun, 3 May 2026 06:46:00 EST330085https://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/4/29/general-wsu-recognizes-top-student-athletes-at-fourth-annual-golden-w-s.aspxhttps://wsuathletics.com/news/2026/4/29/general-wsu-recognizes-top-student-athletes-at-fourth-annual-golden-w-s.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Fencing, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Women's Basketball, Women's Fencing, Women's Swimming & Diving, Women's Track & Field

DETROIT -- The Wayne State University Department of Athletics honored all Warrior student-athletes during the Fourth Annual Golden W's held last evening at the Masonic Temple in downtown Detroit.]]>2025-26 Deans' Award WinnersWed, 29 Apr 2026 11:44:00 EST330061