The HIGH program - Established by Wayne State University First Lady, Jacqueline Wilson - is a unique, nonprofit program which offers several different types of aid to Wayne State students in need. Homeless, precariously housed, or financially challenged; no student at Wayne State should have to choose between their education and life’s basic necessities. The HIGH program can help a student secure safe housing or a small fund while offering some reassurance that they can reach their educational goals, which is sometimes all a student needs to achieve their dreams. To help achieve our mission of helping to fulfill our students’ goals of academic success burden-free, please donate to the HIGH Program. Donations go directly to students in a variety of ways from housing assistance, school supplies assistance, or other various, case-by-case basis. There are several ways to help the Wayne State Community! Online: https://giving.wayne.edu/donate To make a gift by credit card, pl...

2020 has been a crazy ride for the world, and it is only halfway passed. While many months of extreme anxiety washed over everyone regarding everything from jobs, food, and toilet paper - compounded with the heartache experienced while not able to see loved ones for an extended amount of time – we all looked to the warm summer months for relief. Well, they’re here… Now what? While many establishments and theme parks have begun to open their doors back up slowly, the key message I want to drive is “just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.” With gas prices at rock-bottom lows, it may seem more incentivizing than ever to drive down to Disney World. However, the COVID-19 risk is still far from expelled. Besides, there are plenty of other safe and financially-sound activities available around the State.   Visit your local Metroparks! I have said time and time again that our local Metroparks do not get the recognition they deserve. Located 45 minutes from Detroit in ...