Our University has and will continue to ensure that, through our Office of the Title IX Coordinator, every member of our community has the information, resources, tools and support systems to make the UW welcoming, equitable and safe.
Presidential Blog
We make elections matter when we participate in our democracy
For those who are eligible, voting is not just a right, it’s our opportunity to shape the future of our communities, our state and our nation.
Public investment in the UW pays off for Washington
The 2023 Economic Impact Report found that the UW generated $20.9 billion in combined economic impact in FY23, making it unquestionably one of the best public investments the state of Washington makes in its people, economy and future.
Annual President’s Address 2024: Creating Impact through Courage, Compassion and Collaboration
In her 2024 Annual President’s Address, President Ana Mari Cauce shared her priorities for her last year in office and the role of higher education in strengthening a democratic society through learning and discovery. The video and full text of the speech are available.
Congratulations to Professor of Biochemistry David Baker, UW’s newest Nobel Laureate
Today we learned that UW Medicine Professor of Biochemistry David Baker was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and our University is thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of his extraordinary scientific achievements in the field of protein design.
Welcome to the new academic year and to making impact together
I’m excited for the year ahead and looking forward to continuing our shared mission. Welcome to the new academic year.
Expectations and responsibilities of our University community
As we begin another year full of learning, discovery and service to community, I want to reiterate the obligations we have to our community, and to each other, to enable that tradition to continue.
As the UW joins the Big Ten, we’re feeling the excitement
Today, the University of Washington officially takes its place in the Big Ten Conference, and throughout our community of students, coaches, faculty, staff and alumni, the excitement is palpable! It has been a remarkable journey to reach this milestone, and I’m so grateful for all the hard work, collaboration and leadership that has gone into transitioning the UW and Husky Athletics to the highest-profile national stage in college sports.
Pride Month is a time to be proud of our progress, and committed to making more
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 and safe for all people.
The coming year will be my last as UW president
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.