Wayne State Medical School Dean Wael Sakr returning after six weeks on leave

September 26th, 20250 DETROIT — After more than a month on paid administrative leave, Wayne State University School of Medicine Dean Dr. Wael Sakr will return to campus Monday, September 29, according to a university announcement. In an email to faculty Thursday, Dr. Bernard Costello, WSU’s senior vice president for health affairs, confirmed Sakr’s...

Wayne State University president resigns as student group calls for medical school dean’s reinstatement

September 19th, 20250 Students defend Medical School Dean Wael Sakr In developments that reflect escalating tensions inside Wayne State University, the student group Medical Students for Justice in Palestine issued a solidarity statement supporting the dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. Wael Sakr, following what they described as the arbitrary decision by...

Wayne State Medical School Dean Dr. Wael Sakr placed on paid administrative leave, reasons unclear

August 23rd, 20250 DETROIT – Wayne State University has placed the dean of its School of Medicine, Dr. Wael Sakr, a Syrian American physician, on paid administrative leave without offering any explanation for the move. The decision, which was announced in an email sent to faculty and staff, has sparked concern and unease among members of the...