Academic Affairs
Meet the provost
The provost is the chief academic officer at Wayne State University and is responsible for all faculty matters, including hiring and promotion and tenure; issues concerning the instructional mission of the university; student performance and retention; and academic personnel and decisions, among other duties. The Provost oversees the academic mission of WSU, including the academic schools and colleges and their respective deans.
Initiatives
The Year of Focus is an annual initiative that highlights a single question or challenge, engaging the Wayne State University community through diverse events and discussions.
College to Career provides career-engaged learning opportunities to ensure that Wayne State’s students graduate career ready and prepared to thrive.
The next phase of student success at Wayne State takes a precision-targeted approach to increasing student outcomes for all Wayne State students.
Facts and figures
by U.S. News and World Report, Best Colleges, 2026.
Academic programs across 13 schools and colleges
incoming students pay no tuition or standard fees
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