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WAYNE – Approximately 1,160 Wayne State College students enrolled in 38 projects and events across numerous disciplines finished their projects in Wayne State’s Service-Learning Program for the 2025-26 academic year.
This translates to 9,715 hours of service with 50 community partners. Each year, hundreds of Wayne State students make a difference in the community by participating in service-learning projects, contributing nearly $250,000 to the region in community service.
During each academic year, Wayne State service-learning students are enrolled in areas such as art, business, communications, education, history, human service counseling, math, music, social sciences, and public and global health.
Lisa Nelson, director of the Service-Learning Program at Wayne State, said the semester’s schedule of projects was a team effort.
“As always, a big thank you goes out to the faculty, students, and community partners who choose to participate in service-learning projects and events each semester,” said Nelson. “I love reading all the post-service surveys where students express their gratitude for the hands-on opportunity to apply their academic skills to meet a community need. They also communicate how pleased they are to work with community leaders, teachers and children. This really helps them feel like part of the Wayne community.”
“I am happy to say that the Service-Learning Program at Wayne State succeeds in fulfilling the college’s vision,” added Nelson.
Nelsonsaidservice-learninghasgivenhertheopportunitytointeractwithadiverse group of faculty, staff, and community members over the years.
