University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce
Ana Mari Cauce is the 33rd president of the UW. A professor of psychology and member of the UW faculty since 1986, she was named president in October 2015.
Under her leadership, the UW is advancing all areas of its educational, research and service missions, with initiatives focused on innovation, race and equity, and population health.
Latest updates
Pride Month is a time to be proud of our progress, and committed to making more
June 24, 2024
This Pride Month, I hope we can all take pride in being members of a community that recognizes difference as a strength and welcomes people for who they truly are. Our UW community is one that I am deeply proud to be a part of as we continue the work of making the world welcoming…
The coming year will be my last as UW president
June 12, 2024
For almost 40 years, the University of Washington has been my home, and our shared mission of education, discovery, healthcare and impact for the public good has been my purpose. Next year, when my second five-year term concludes, I plan to step down from the role of president.
Carnegie classification confirms UW’s mission of community service and engagement
June 10, 2024
We have the opportunity once again to confirm our commitment to building and supporting community engagement by retaining the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement.
Initiatives
Race and Equity
All of us — students, faculty, staff and university leadership — have a responsibility to address our own biases and improve our university culture.
Population Health
At the UW, we believe improving population health worldwide is a moral imperative, driven by our public mission of service to all.
Innovation Imperative
The UW Innovation Imperative empowers students and researchers to learn, discover and build solutions to tomorrow’s challenges.