Ilitch School News Today

Wayne State University has conferred an honorary degree to Detroit entrepreneur and philanthropist Marian Ilitch, who is worth of $4 billion.

Virginia Kleist joined Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business in July. Shes focused on inspiring entrepreneurship and diversity.

Denise Ilitch has held a number of high-level positions over the course of her adult life. Her training for those positions didn't start in a college classroom or entry-level job. Rather, her first steps into leadership started at a young age.

Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies.

Wayne State University (WSU) in Detroit has selected Virginia Franke Kleist to serve as the next dean of the Mike Ilitch School of Business.