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Richard A. Bierschbach, interim president of Wayne State University, appointed September 17, 2025, delivers his first presidential update message to the university and community. Interim President Bierschbach is responsible for guiding the university as the WSU Board of Governors conducts a national search to identify and appoint the university’s next permanent president. Bierschbach accepted this role following an eight-year tenure as dean of the Wayne State Law School, where he proved to be a strong, trusted and transformational leader.
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Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan. Home to 13 schools and colleges, Wayne State offers more than 375 academic programs at all levels, from undergraduate to doctorates. The university is committed to accelerating mobility, empowering health and fueling innovation for students and the Detroit region. Through its Grand Challenges initiative, Wayne State research is addressing some of society's most daunting issues — from health disparities and climate change to AI ethics and mobility access.
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Richard A. Bierschbach, interim president of Wayne State University, appointed September 17, 2025, delivers his first presidential update message to the university and community. Interim President Bierschbach is responsible for guiding the university as the WSU Board of Governors conducts a national search to identify and appoint the university’s next permanent president. Bierschbach accepted this role following an eight-year tenure as dean of the Wayne State Law School, where he proved to be a strong, trusted and transformational leader.
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Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan. Home to 13 schools and colleges, Wayne State offers more than 375 academic programs at all levels, from undergraduate to doctorates. The university is committed to accelerating mobility, empowering health and fueling innovation for students and the Detroit region. Through its Grand Challenges initiative, Wayne State research is addressing some of society's most daunting issues — from health disparities and climate change to AI ethics and mobility access.
Connect with Wayne State University online: https://go.wayne.edu/surprise
Like Wayne State University on FACEBOOK: https://go.wayne.edu/follow-facebook
Follow Wayne State University on X: https://go.wayne.edu/follow-x
Follow Wayne State University on Instagram: https://go.wayne.edu/follow-instagram
Follow Wayne State University on LinkedIn: https://go.wayne.edu/follow-linkedin
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