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NW Wayne News area weekly mass times

By NW Wayne News | Aug 3, 2024

The following parishes in the NW Wayne News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Michigan Education: 270,476 students enrolled in Wayne County school districts in 2023-24 school year

By NW Wayne News | Aug 2, 2024

There were 270,476 students enrolled in Wayne County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Ziad Elsissy reaches semifinals at Paris Olympics

By NW Wayne News | Aug 2, 2024

PARIS -- Former Wayne State University All-American fencer Ziad Elsissy competed in his second Olympics this past week, while incoming freshman Mahmoud Elsayed made his Olympic debut earlier today.

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Wayne State swimming and diving announces 2024-25 schedule

By NW Wayne News | Aug 2, 2024

Wayne State University swimming and diving teams' head coach, Sean Peters, has announced the schedule for the 2024-25 season. Peters, in his 28th year as head coach, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming competitions.

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Wayne County Education: 257,110 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By NW Wayne News | Aug 1, 2024

There were 257,110 students enrolled in Wayne County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Wayne State men's golf team honored with GCAA academic awards

By NW Wayne News | Aug 1, 2024

Wayne State University men's golf team members Mat Hawryluk, Max Leppelmeier, and Ian Smith were named 2023-24 Cobalt All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) on July 25. Subsequently, on July 30, the Warriors were recognized as one of 47 Division II programs to receive the GCAA Outstanding Team Academic Award.

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Wayne State ranked sixth in GLIAC preseason coaches poll

By NW Wayne News | Aug 1, 2024

In conjunction with the annual GLIAC Football Preseason Media Day held at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel this afternoon, the league office announced the 2024 GLIAC Coaches Preseason Poll, ranking Wayne State sixth.

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Wayne State announces volleyball schedule for upcoming season

By NW Wayne News | Jul 31, 2024

Head coach Tim Koth and the Wayne State University volleyball program have released the schedule for the 2024 season. The team will compete in 26 regular-season matches, including 24 against Midwest Region teams, with 16 being part of GLIAC action and 11 home games at the Matthaei Center.

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Wayne State alumni join National Football Foundation summit

By NW Wayne News | Jul 31, 2024

DETROIT -- Three former Wayne State football standouts—Nick Thomas (2008-2012), Tren Brodbeck (2012-2016), and Drake Reid (2019-2023)—attended last week's National Football Foundation Campbell Trophy Summit in Palo Alto, California.

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Wayne State cross country announces schedule for upcoming season

By NW Wayne News | Jul 30, 2024

The Wayne State University cross country programs, led by eighth-year head coach Grant Lofdahl, have announced their schedules for the 2024 season.

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Wayne State University football team previews quarterbacks ahead of new season

By NW Wayne News | Jul 30, 2024

DETROIT -- Over the next four weeks, we will continue previewing each position on the 2024 Wayne State University football team with each position coach highlighting their respective units. This segment is the quarterbacks preview with coach Russell DeMasi.

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Kara Thompson appointed new student support coordinator at Field Elementary School

By NW Wayne News | Jul 30, 2024

Field Elementary School recently announced that Kara Thompson will assume the position of Student Support Coordinator starting this fall. Although new to this role at Field, Thompson's transition is expected to be smooth due to her prior experience as the school’s Student Success Specialist over the past several years.

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Wayne State's baseball team receives ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award

By NW Wayne News | Jul 29, 2024

Wayne State University’s baseball team has received the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award, presented by Sports Attack, following the 2024 season. The Warriors achieved a 3.576 team GPA for the 2023-24 academic year and have earned this award every year since its inception in 2016.

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NW Wayne News area weekly mass times

By NW Wayne News | Jul 27, 2024

The following parishes in the NW Wayne News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Three Wayne State golfers earn cobalt all-america scholar honors

By NW Wayne News | Jul 26, 2024

NORMAN, Okla. -- Mat Hawryluk (Chatham, Ont. / Ursuline College Chatham), Max Leppelmeier (Wauseon, Ohio / Pettisville) and Ian Smith (Canton, Mich. / Plymouth) of the Wayne State University men's golf team were named 2023-24 Cobalt All-America Scholars on Thursday by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).

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Wayne State previews defensive backs for upcoming football season

By NW Wayne News | Jul 26, 2024

DETROIT -- Over the next four weeks, Wayne State University will continue previewing each position on the 2024 football team, with each position coach highlighting their respective units. This segment focuses on the defensive backs, guided by coach Antwon Robinson.

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Wayne State University baseball team announces prospect camp on October 5

By NW Wayne News | Jul 25, 2024

DETROIT -- Head coach Ryan Kelley and the Wayne State University baseball program will host a Prospect Camp on Saturday, October 5. The event will take place at Harwell Field as well as the Doris J. & Donald L. Duchene, Sr. Athletic Facility. Check-in starts at 9:00 AM with the showcase beginning at 9:30 AM and running until 4:30 PM. Pitcher-only check-in times will be communicated prior to the camp. This prospect camp is for high school-age students (2024-2028 graduates) and junior college players.

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Women's basketball teams honored for academic achievements by WBCA

By NW Wayne News | Jul 24, 2024

The 2023-24 Wayne State University women's basketball team has been recognized by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) with a "Special Mention" for achieving a team GPA of at least 3.0. The Warriors concluded the academic season with a combined GPA of 3.530.

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Wayne State men’s tennis team honored with ITA All-Academic award

By NW Wayne News | Jul 24, 2024

DETROIT -- The Wayne State University men's tennis team, which reached the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals for the third consecutive year, received the ITA All-Academic Team award along with six student-athletes being recognized with ITA Scholar-Athlete honors.

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Wayne State women's tennis receives ITA academic honors

By NW Wayne News | Jul 23, 2024

DETROIT -- The Wayne State University women's tennis squad, which won the GLIAC Tournament for the third straight season and advanced to the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals for the second year in a row, received the ITA All-Academic Team award along with six student-athletes being recognized with ITA Scholar-Athlete honors.