Give back to the Mike Ilitch School of Business

Support the next generation of business students

Provide more students the opportunity to achieve their dreams and make an impact. By giving to the Mike Ilitch School of Business, you help us create innovative academic programs, update facilities and expand student services. Invest in the Ilitch School, its students, Detroit and beyond.

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See how your gifts make an impact

Named scholarships given to business students

Students who receive scholarships from the Ilitch School annually

Average Ilitch School scholarship award per student

Ways to make a gift

Make a gift online by credit card or ACH.

Mail a check or money order made payable to Wayne State University to:

Wayne State University Gift Processing
PO Box 441970
Detroit, MI 48244-1970

Wire transfers can be made to the following account:

Huntington Bank
41 S. High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Routing Number: 044000024
Beneficiary Name: Wayne State University
Account Number: 01383216675

There are numerous ways to make a gift to the Mike Ilitch School of Business. From gifts of stock, planned gifts in a will or trust, endowed scholarships, naming opportunities within the Ilitch School building and more. Contact our team to explore what will work best for you.

Find your opportunity to contribute

Help shape the future of Detroit and the Ilitch School of Business by supporting an area of the Ilitch School that sparks your passion. Contact our development team for more information.

Student support

Help make the Ilitch School’s exceptional education accessible to students of all backgrounds. Invest in our students by creating scholarships that can help pay for tuition, study abroad programs and more. Learn more about helping Ilitch School students.

Faculty support

Strengthen the reputation of Ilitch School’s education by funding an endowed chair or professorship. Your gift helps attract and retain expert faculty members in evolving business fields. Discover how to invest in business faculty.

Program support

Help ensure Ilitch School students graduate career ready and prepared to thrive. Your donation can help connect diverse students to companies and business leaders in Detroit and beyond through mentorships and global experiences. Explore how to support our program initiatives.

Capital support

Our new state-of-the-art building has helped create a collaborative learning environment where students can thrive. Help maintain and upgrade our equipment and facilities to continue our drive to engage the next generation of business leaders. Learn about capital support opportunities.

Police leaders support

Tthe Ilitch School Detroit Police Department Leadership Academy teaches officers the latest research on leadership issues and practices to help them become a more efficient, responsible police force. Support and develop the city’s future police leaders with your giving. Learn how to support the Detroit Police Department Leadership Academy.

Board service opportunities

Help guide the direction and advancement of the Ilitch School of Business by joining one of our boards. Your experience and connections in the business community can provide valuable insight that shapes our school. Discover the ways you can serve.

Meet our team

The Mike Ilitch School of Business development staff is more than happy to help you plan and designate your gift. Connect with one of our gift officers below.