# Richard A. Bierschbach: president, Wayne State University

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Richard A. Bierschbach was elected the 14th president of Wayne State University on Feb 24, 2026. A law scholar and award-winning educator, he previously served as dean of Wayne Law and interim president, overseeing record research expenditures and the launch of WSU's Institute for AI and Data Science.

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## Current roles (1)

- [Wayne State University](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/wayne-state-university.md) President (14th) (secondary-verified)

## Sources (1)

1. https://president.wayne.edu/about


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