Wayne State University
Higher EducationMichigan, United States5001-10000 Employees
Wayne State University is a major urban research university founded in 1868, located in Detroit's Midtown, with a main campus comprising 100 buildings on 200 acres. It serves a diverse student body of about 29,000 and offers more than 370 academic programs across 13 schools and colleges. In addition to the main campus, the university runs six extension centers to extend higher education throughout Southeast Michigan. Recent developments in 2026 include notable athletics-related appointments and honors, such as the hiring of Kayla Bridges as a full-time assistant coach for women's basketball. The period also saw recognition for student-athletes' academic achievement and individual athletic awards within the university community.