Community-connected institution
Wayne State University’s doors are open — to our city, our state and the communities we serve. As Michigan’s only public, urban research university, we’re rooted in Detroit and connected across Michigan, working alongside our neighbors to expand opportunity and drive progress.
We partner with community organizations, corporations, health centers and philanthropic supporters to prepare future leaders, improve health, strengthen neighborhoods and advance innovation. Our partners don’t just support our efforts; they help shape them. Together, we open doors for our students, fuel discovery and deliver lasting impact in Detroit and beyond.
At Wayne State, connection is about more than proximity. It’s a shared commitment to turn partnership into progress.
Explore, engage, experience
From athletics and lifelong learning to cultural engagement and small-business support, Wayne State's campus offers a range of activities open to the public.
Discover WSU’s museums and enjoy a performance from our dance, theatre and music students in the heart of Detroit’s cultural district.
Check out the athletics schedule and join the campus community to cheer on the Warriors in football, basketball, soccer, diving and more.
Wayne State’s entrepreneurship hub connects partners with innovators, startups and community-driven programs to turn bold ideas into real economic impact.
From college-prep workshops and summer camps to career discovery days, Wayne State offers engaging experiences that welcome future Warriors to campus.
In Detroit, for Detroit
Wayne State students, faculty and staff collaborate with our local neighborhoods to provide care, prepare future Warriors and strengthen our communities. Read more about these partnerships on the Today@Wayne newsroom and sign up for WSU's community communications e-newsletter.
Building a continuous pathway to create a connected system of support.
Wayne State faculty and students are engaged in communities throughout Michigan to provide care, meet needs and help improve lives.
Advancing Michigan through public service and state partnership
Wayne State University helps improve the health and safety of Michiganders through state-supported programs reaching communities in all 83 counties. Led by faculty experts at the forefront of their fields, these efforts bring research and real-world expertise directly to those who need it most—from 24/7 emergency guidance at the Michigan Poison Center to mental health training across the state.
Together, these programs show how Wayne State turns research into real-world impact, partnering with state leaders to make a difference where it matters most.
Mobile health
The Wayne Health Mobile Units represent the future of health care, providing "care your way, where you live and work," with the long-term goal of improving population health outcomes.
Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center
MiPDC is a nationally accredited poison center through America’s Poison Centers, providing expert medical advice for poison-related emergencies across Michigan.
Center for Behavioral Health and Justice
The Center for Behavioral Health and Justice delivers actionable data, person‐centered research and evaluation, and collaborative technical assistance at the behavioral health/criminal legal intersection to empower community partners to adopt high‐impact care solutions.
Center for Population Health Accountability
The CPHA empowers people in Michigan to live longer and better by offering an integrated continuum of primary medical and behavioral care for adults and children, with an emphasis on early intervention, including screenings and preventive care.
Engage with WSU
WSU OPEN is the easiest, fastest way to access our top-tier talent, expertise and resources. Through this concierge-style service, we connect businesses, nonprofits and community partners to the faculty, students and capabilities that move ideas forward and solve real-world challenges. No matter what you have in mind, we’re here to make the right connections and help you navigate everything Wayne State has to offer. Connect with WSU OPEN today and start building what’s next.