Wayne Frederick

Wayne was appointed the 17th president of Howard University in 2014. Previously, he served as provost and chief academic officer. The Howard University Board of Trustees selected Dr. Frederick to serve as the distinguished Charles R. Drew Professor of Surgery. During his tenure, Wayne has advanced Howard University's commitment to student opportunity, academic innovation, public service and fiscal stability. He has overseen a series of reform efforts, including the expansion of academic offerings, establishing innovative programs to support student success and the modernization of university facilities.

Wayne is also the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, abstracts and editorials and is a widely recognized expert on disparities in health care and medical education. His medical research focuses on narrowing racial, ethnic and gender disparities in cancer-care outcomes, especially pertaining to gastrointestinal cancers.

Wayne earned his bachelor’s degree, Master of Business Administration, and medical degree from Howard University.