Wayne State University announced Friday that a WSU alumnus has made a historic $50 million donation to its College of Engineering — the largest single gift made to the university in its 157-year history. The donation from alumnus James Anderson and his wife, Patricia, will be used to improve faculty support in the College of Engineering, including doctoral fellowships, undergraduate student experiences and a dean’s fund to improve recruiting efforts for top faculty and Ph.D. students.
Plus, Detroit's 23rd annual Greek Independence Day Parade is taking place this Sunday, April 6, and has a new route due to construction.
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April 4th, 2025, 08:54 pm
The Detroit Evening Report
Wayne State receives $50M gift, largest in university's history
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Published April 4th, 2025, 08:54 pm
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Wayne State University announced Friday that a WSU alumnus has made a historic $50 million donation to its College of Engineering — the largest single gift made to the university in its 157-year history. The donation from alumnus James Anderson and his wife, Patricia, will be used to improve faculty support in the College of Engineering, including doctoral fellowships, undergraduate student experiences and a dean’s fund to improve recruiting efforts for top faculty and Ph.D. students.
Plus, Detroit's 23rd annual Greek Independence Day Parade is taking place this Sunday, April 6, and has a new route due to construction.
Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
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