Honors graduates to college status
Wayne State’s highly successful Honors Program was made a college in fall 2008, continuing the initiative begun by former President Irvin D. Reid, for whom the college was named. “Establishment of a formal Honors College strengthens Wayne State University’s position as a center of excellence in higher education,” Reid said. “It gives us a unique on-campus community of scholars, nurturing the academic achievement and personal growth of our most gifted students while promoting informed citizenship and community engagement. I am very proud of everyone who has worked so hard to make this dream a reality.” Jerry Herron, director of Honors since 2002, was named dean. A professor of English and American studies, Herron has been a WSU faculty member for more than 25 years. Wayne State has offered an honors curriculum since 1986, and the program has grown from approximately 250 to 1,300 students.