The College of #LiberalArts and Sciences @WayneState University. Developing tomorrow's critical thinkers, problem solvers and engaged citizens. #WarriorStrong
Detroit, MI
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This month: Dr. Diane Cress was recognized as Faculty of the Game at the Wayne State women’s soccer match vs. Northwood! ⚽️🔰
As chair of the Dept. of Nutrition and Food Science, she supports students and student-athletes through teaching, research and her work with Athletics.
ALT Diane Cress standing on the athletic field at night wearing a gold Wayne State Athletics pullover, light pants, and an event pass credential
Food safety starts with good information. 🥗
@WayneState nutrition and health faculty Drs. Diane Cress and Joel Kammeyer joined @Local4News to share practical health and food safety tips as Michigan responds to an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak. youtube.com/watch?v=Ok0yCs_1…
Local artist, @WayneState composition instructor and Ph.D. student Teesha Lieber presented her work at the Ann Arbor Art Fair this past weekend. She talked to @WDET about her practice, teaching and engaging critically with AI.
🔊 Worth a listen.
wdet.org/2026/07/13/the-metr…
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to impact air quality across Michigan. 🌫️
Public Health Professor Dr. Youcheng Liu joined @WXYZDetroit to discuss the Air Quality Alert, what the smoke means for your health and who should take extra precautions. youtube.com/watch?v=_wPk738f…
Congrats to @WayneState astrophysicist Dr. Tonima Tasnim Ananna on being named one of Scientific American's inaugural 2026 Young American Scientists! 🌌 Her groundbreaking black hole research is helping unlock the universe's biggest mysteries. youtube.com/watch?v=ui3llBDc…
What would the American workplace look like without the labor movement?
According to #WayneState historian Elizabeth Faue, we might not have the weekend, limits on working hours or many of the workplace protections Americans rely on today. youtube.com/watch?v=AZv1iCQ0…
Welcome to summer discovery! ☀️
Our faculty and students are presenting research, excavating archaeological sites, studying wildlife and making an impact from Detroit to the Mediterranean.
Follow their summer adventures 🌍✈️ at go.wayne.edu/clas-summer2026!
What could the Gordie Howe Bridge mean for Detroit's economy? 🌉
Economics professor Shooshan Danagoulian @Shooshan5 says the new crossing has the potential to boost trade, ease congestion and strengthen business connections between the U.S. and Canada. youtube.com/watch?v=4D_opWHW…
Late nights, early mornings and a lot of hard work paid off! Ambition. Grit. And academic excellence ➡️ You make us #WarriorStrong!
Congrats to all of our winter 2026 Dean’s List awardees! 🎉💚💛
🔰 go.wayne.edu/deanslist-w26
ALT Two smiling young women with glasses and backpacks walk toward a campus building next to a "YOU BELONG HERE" window graphic, overlaid with the text "DEAN'S LIST Winter 2026"
Environmental Science & Public Health Student Zayd Walid grew up without public parks in his Southwest Detroit neighborhood. Now he’s studying air quality and urban green space to help the next generation! #WarriorStrong
🔰 go.wayne.edu/green-spaces-za…
ALT A young person (Zayd Walid) in a brown jacket and hat stands smiling in a modern office. Text on the image reads, "Southwest Detroit lacks green spaces, but one student is working to change that."
Congratulations to @WayneState alumnus Dr. Jim McConnell on being named @HSMichigan's 2026 History Hero! Selected by the HSM Executive Board, McConnell was honored for his outstanding contributions to community service and Michigan history.
@WayneStateAlum
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ALT Dr. McConnell stand, holding his HSM History Hero Award
Huge congrats to our CLAS professors honored with @WayneState Board of Governors Faculty Recognition Awards this semester! 🎉👏 The awards honor outstanding accomplishments during the previous academic year, including notable publications.
🔗 go.wayne.edu/bog-clas-26
Congratulations to @WayneState English Professor Donovan Hohn on being named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow! The prestigious fellowship will support Hohn's growing body of work in creative nonfiction.
🔗 go.wayne.edu/hohn-guggenheim…
From labs and hospitals to community nutrition programs, our @WayneState Nutrition and Food Science students are making an impact across Detroit and beyond. This Giving Day, support the department and help power this important work!
🔗 Give today at the link in the comments!
Giving Day is here! 💚🎉💛 Support the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and back Dean Steffi Hartwell’s priorities: student research, paid internships across #Detroit and scholarships that keep education accessible. 🙌🏼 #GiveGreenBeGold
🔰 Give now: go.wayne.edu/givingday2026-c…
ALT Two women in WSU gear smile at the camera as one gives the peace sign. Logo reads: Wayne State Giving Day 4-9-26
That bright streak over Metro Detroit last week?? No worries!
Prof. Ed Cackett says it was likely tiny comet debris burning up at 25,000+ mph, usually no bigger than a softball and rarely reaching the ground.
A small flash with a big cosmic story. 🌠 youtu.be/sELUwmUxiME
