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
Our mission and values will guide us through changing times
January 27, 2025
We are closely evaluating and monitoring these policies and the possible impacts they could have on members of our community and on our University's mission.
For the UW, global engagement is part of our core mission
January 23, 2025
Global engagement is a core part of our mission to foster innovation, address pressing global issues, and prepare the next generation for success.
Honoring Dr. King’s legacy with our actions and our impact
January 17, 2025
Throughout his life, Dr. King led by example because he saw clearly that true impact requires work and action. Our UW community is steeped in the importance of creating impact through public service and sustained effort to build a more equitable, inclusive future for all.
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.