Our mission is to create and advance knowledge, prepare a diverse student body to thrive, and positively impact local and global communities. Our guiding values cut across organizational boundaries, bind us culturally, and permeate our strategic and tactical initiatives. They are the defining traits of the WSU community.
When we work together, drawing upon various talents and perspectives, we achieve better results.
We keep our word, live up to our commitments, and are accountable to ourselves and each other.
We are unafraid to try new things and learn by both failure and success.
We strive for the highest quality outcomes in everything we do.
We value all people and understand that their unique experiences, talents and perspectives make us a stronger organization and better people.
At Wayne State University, passion meets purpose. With endless opportunities to conduct research, accelerate health care and social justice work in our community, and contribute to the city’s culture and growth, Detroit is a destination like no other.
Every day, our faculty, staff and students participate in the reinvention of a great American city — and we invite you to make your mark here.