Corporate gifts help advance research and academic programs, provide crucial scholarship support, and develop the next generation of professionals and leaders in health care, business, nonprofit organizations, government and the arts, as well as Detroit's most innovative startups.

Corporations seeking to invest in and partner with the university help advance industry by supporting innovation and training for generations of professionals and leaders.

The Corporate and Foundation Relations team works to ensure that the goals of businesses and industry partners, as well as the academic and research missions of the schools and colleges, move forward. The team encourages corporate partners to visit campus and meet with faculty members, researchers and staff.

• Connect and guide interactions between corporate supporters and the university
• Assist corporations with finding the right fit between their mission and university initiatives
• Provide high-quality impact reports for corporate partners
• Connect corporate alumni and employees to volunteer opportunities throughout university
• Convene experts around areas of focus or research interests
• Co-brand publications to inform policy or new growth opportunities

Wayne State delivers what few investment opportunities cana legacy of excellence, advocacy and innovation that spans hundreds of disciplines and programs with expansive Detroit roots. With Wayne State, you can elevate your brand, hire great employees, or convene experts to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Contact a member of our team.

Build your brand

Build or sustain your reputation with Wayne State. From brick-and mortar structures to programs and athletics, the possibilities are endless and customizable to your individual needs.

• Sponsorships
• Naming opportunities
• Capital projects
• Corporate engagement/outreach opportunities

Recruit employees

Wayne State is committed to student success at the university and beyond. Our students give back to our state; 86% of our graduates are employed in Michigan. Ways to support their success include:

• Hire students
• Offer internships
• Participate in career fairs and on-campus interviews
• Partner with colleges/departments for special events or programs

Engage with us

Your time is a meaningful gift. You and your employees are important resources to students, the university and our community. Volunteer and engagement opportunities at Wayne State will help your employees feel more connected to their community and draw greater satisfaction from their roles.

• Events
• Mentor
• Campus visits
• Speaking engagement

Engage with the community

Wayne State encourages faculty, staff and students to participate in meaningful, sustainable and mutually beneficial relationships with our community. We believe that experiential learning and community service are vital to our academic mission.

• K-12 partnerships with schools across southeast Michigan improve child and youth outcomes through early childhood education, teacher preparation and ongoing education, nutrition, exercise, STEM pipeline programs, diversity and inclusion programs and more.
• Wayne State University Police Department serves Wayne State's campus as well as the Midtown Detroit community.
• WDET is the authentic voice of Detroit that serves an engaged, diverse and curious audience through trusted news, inclusive conversations and cultural experiences that empower our community to move forward.
• Office of Economic Development is a key partner in the city's revitalization and Midtown's growth with programs like the Detroit Revitalization Fellows.
• Detroit Equity Action Lab at Wayne Law's Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights advocates for racial justice and fights structural racism through community capacity building.

Support employee development

Help your staff continue their professional development at Wayne State. With nearly 350 academic programs, countless traditional and online courses and five satellite locations, Wayne State fits the educational needs of your employees.

• Graduate programs
• Continuing studies
• Certificates
• Badges/Micro-credentials

Invest in research

Wayne State is a nationally recognized urban center of excellence in research. Wayne State's faculty, staff and students offer sound investment opportunities backed by the expertise of a research-intensive university. Areas of expertise include:

• Urban health disparities
• Biomedical technology/engineering
• Child and youth development and wellness
• Healthy water
• Caregiving and older adult support
• Detroit history, social movements, culture and people

Browse research areas by college/school:
Mike Ilitch School of Business research
College of Education research
College of Engineering research
College of Fine, Performing & Communication Arts
School of Information Sciences
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Law School
School of Medicine research
College of Nursing research
Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences research
School of Social Work research