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Welcome to the Wayne State News Archive
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Here are our most recent stories
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Dr. Adolfo Cacheiro to Present '2666 and the Ukraine War' Program
The presentation will be Nov. 15 at Wayne State College.
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Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Performing Nov. 14 in Ramsey Theatre
This concert, free and open to the public, will feature folk, festival dance, and traditional marches.
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Wayne State Hosts Drama Day
About 90 students from six high schools attended Drama Day at Wayne State.
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'Kids Weekend' Highlights Free Planetarium and Laser Shows Nov. 3-4
Wayne State’s free planetarium and laser shows Nov. 3-4 are intended for preschool through second grade children.
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Woodwind Chamber Ensembles Performing Concert on Nov. 9
The public is invited to this free concert by the WSC Woodwind Chamber Ensembles.
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WSC Student Grant Ferrell Takes Home Fourth Place at CBI Awards
The junior from Lincoln placed fourth in the Best Feature News Reporting category.
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Public Invited to Celebrate Launch of BHECN Northeast at Wayne State
The Wayne State location is the third rural site for the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska. Launch celebration will be Nov 3.
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Free Planetarium Shows Oct. 27-28 at WSC
The public is invited to attend Wayne State’s free planetarium and laser shows.
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Arlington High School Wins Annual Wildcat Business Invitational
About 200 students from 14 Nebraska high schools competed in the business event.
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FBLA, Food Pantry Holding Career Clothing Drive for Students
Gently used career clothing items can be donated at various locations in Wayne and on campus.
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Free Planetarium Shows Oct. 20-21 at WSC
The public is invited to attend Wayne State’s free planetarium and laser shows.
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Ground Broken for New Residence Hall
The new residence hall will be the first residence hall built since the construction of Bowen Hall in 1966 and will benefit students for years to come.
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U.S. Air Force Band to Perform at WSC on Oct. 20
Raptor, the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band’s rock group, will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, in Ramsey Theatre.
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Dr. Josh Calkin Faculty Recital Set for Oct. 24
The faculty tuba recital is free and open to the public.
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Music Department Presents 'An Evening of Choirs' Concert Oct. 23
The concert will feature performances by the Wayne State Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Lyrica, and Fortis. It is free and open to the public.
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Wayne State’s KWSC-FM Participates in World College Radio Day
Radio stations across the world celebrated college radio on World College Radio Day on Oct. 6.
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Wayne State Continues Expansion of Enrollment, Programs, and Facilities
The total headcount stands at 4,595 students for Fall 2023, showcasing a remarkable 4.6% increase compared to the previous year.
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Arts Walk Held on Campus Oct. 4-6
Celebrate the Arts and Humanities by participating in several activities during Arts Walk this week.
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Groundbreaking for New Residence Hall Oct. 11
A new residence hall will be the first one built since the construction of Bowen Hall in 1966.
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Astronomy Talk on Eclipses Available from WSC
Dr. Todd Young is offering a talk on solar eclipses to groups and organizations. An annular solar eclipse will be visible in the U.S. on Oct. 14, and a total eclipse will be visible April 8, 2024.
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Kids Follow Their Alumni Moms to WSC
Wayne State is a family affair for WSC alumni Jill Johnson and Audra Miller. Their kids both started classes at Wayne State in August.
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Wayne State College to Host Homecoming 2023
Homecoming 2023 is Oct. 3-7 at Wayne State College, with festivities all week.
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Nebraska’s (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments Featured in Program at WSC
The public is invited to the “Marking Nebraska: Our (Mostly) Hidden Historical Monuments” program Oct. 10 sponsored by Humanities Nebraska.
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Free Planetarium Shows Oct. 6-7 at WSC
Three shows are available each day Oct. 6-7. The public is invited to WSC’s free planetarium and laser shows.
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Theatre Presents 'Everybody' Oct. 5-8
The seriousness of living and dying is reinforced in this Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play.
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Faculty Art Exhibit Opens Oct. 6
Artwork by WSC full-time and adjunct faculty will be on display Oct. 6 through Nov. 22 in the Nordstrand Visual Arts Gallery.
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Ground Broken for Athletic and Rec Facility
Wayne State’s Athletic and Recreation Facility Renovation and Addition project will have a significant impact on the college and the region it serves.
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Deux Femmes Pianistes Concert Pays Tribute to Gifted Female Composers
This free concert Tuesday, Sept. 26, incorporates historical and modern music by numerous female composers.
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Free Planetarium Shows Sept. 22-23 at WSC
The public is invited to Wayne State’s free planetarium and laser shows.
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Tickets Still Available for Canadian Brass
The all-brass ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in Ramsey Theatre. Come early for a tour of the newly renovated Peterson Fine Arts Building!