Fun Facts
Born on January 4th, 2003, this green and gold monster is the beloved mascot of Wayne State University!
Who is W?
University research expenditures have increased 16% from 2023 to 2024 now totaling $291.7 million. This means WSU has this level of research accreditation.
What is Research 1?
Started by five Civil War doctors, the Detroit Medical College eventually grew to be WSU. It was founded in this year.
What is 1868?
This hand sign acts as a symbol of warrior pride.
What is the W?
Getting involved on campus is valued by WSU students with over 500 registered student organizations through this office.
What is the Dean of Students Office?
The top of Old Main has become home to Wayne State's fastest warriors where a 24-hour live camera allows researchers and the public to monitor these birds of prey.
What are Peregrine Falcons?
The former dean of the Law School who was unanimously elected in February 2026 as the 14th president of Wayne State University.
Who is Richard A. Bierschbach?
This historic landmark was originally built as a high school. It now hosts a variety of educational and artistic experiences including classrooms, a Planetarium, a Geology Museum, a Performance Hall, an Art Gallery, and an Anthropology museum.
What is Old Main?
This student org fair takes place the day before Fall classes begin and is one of the best ways for students to get engaged on campus.
What is Festifall?
With 26% of students living on-campus, WSU is home to this many dorm buildings.
What is 7?
Before Wayne State was Warrior Strong, these historical Central Asian warriors inspired the WSU mascot from 1927 - 1999.
What are the Tartars?
For two years running, WSU has been ranked by the US News in the top ___ public universities in the country. Additionally, it is ranked as a top performer in social and economic mobility.
What is top 100?
Opened in 2018, this new educational facility expanded the Wayne State campus into Downtown Detroit.
What is the Mike Ilitch School of Business?
This student-led team hosts free on-campus events that range from crafts to casino nights. By scanning your event pass at these events, you earn points toward the Warrior Rewards program.
What is the Campus Activities Team?
With Main Campus extending 200 acres between Midtown and Downtown, this common phrase illustrates WSU's location: "In the ________"
What is heart of Detroit?
The McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Education Building, DeRoy Auditorium, and Prentis Building were designed by renowned architect Minoru Yamasaki, known for architecting this famous NYC building.
What is the World Trade Center?
This WSU school ranked number 62 in the nation for full-time and 25 for part time, also being ranked as a best value school for 12 consecutive years.
What is the Law School?
Constantly evolving and growing, WSU has 375 programs across this many schools and colleges.
What is 13?
This 51-inch ceremonial battle weapon consists of layers of carved ebony. It is carried by the sergeant-at-arms and occupies a prominent place at the commencement ceremony.
What is the WSU mace?
In addition to intramural sports run through the Mort Harris Fitness Center and club sports run by student orgs, WSU is home to sport teams in this NCAA division.
What is division II?
Located in the STEM Innovation and Learning Center Lobby, this female Asian elephant's skeleton was brought to WSU from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1980.
Who is Iki?
WSU has officially begun construction of this $200 million, five-story building. It will act as a research hub with leading-edge laboratories.
What is the Health Sciences Research Building?
Founded in 2004, Wayne State's small-business incubator opened its doors north of main campus. It has helped 6,400 small businesses and raised over $408 million in capital.
What is TechTown?
Beginning with the lines "To thee, our Alma Mater, Homage we bring. Brave hearts raise grateful voices thy praise to sing," this song was written by Nicholas Stanley Oates.
What is the Hymn to Wayne?
In addition to WSU's Detroit campus, three satellite campuses are located in these cities.
What are Clinton Township, Livonia and Warren?