In the wake of this unprecedented year, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation for your extraordinary determination, humanity and grace, the backbone of our community.
Presidential Blog
Looking ahead to what we can accomplish together
As we enter a holiday season like no other, I want to thank you all for your hard work, commitment to each other, and the many sacrifices you have made and continue to make to keep our community safe and healthy.
A day to reflect and honor those who served
In this incredibly challenging year, which has contained so much sadness and loss, let us use this Veterans Day to renew our commitment to those who have put service to country first.
Misinformation is a threat to self-government
As a university, we are dedicated to uncovering truth as supported by evidence and facts as well as the bedrock belief that an informed public is the cornerstone of self-government.
Celebrating the courage and impact of first-generation students
This Sunday will mark the fourth annual National First-Generation College Celebration, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate our many students, alumni, faculty and staff who are the first in their families to attend college.
Passage of Harborview bond measure is reason to celebrate
As we all wait to learn the full outcome of Tuesday’s election, there is one clear result in King County that deserves recognition and celebration: the passage of Proposition 1 approving a bond measure to fund much needed upgrades to Harborview Medical Center.
Caring for yourself and others this election season
Over the last few months, we have all borne witness to one of the most divisive and contentious election years in recent history. Whatever the outcome, there is no community that I’d rather be a part of as we deal with the uncertainties ahead,
Proposed rule change would needlessly hinder international students and the work of the University
This unnecessary proposed change to visa requirements would have dramatic impacts on the UW international student community and I have formally requested that DHS not enact it.
Additional Q&A from the Annual President’s Address
Every year, I look forward to my annual address as an opportunity to address questions from members of our community. I didn’t have time to respond to all of them during the event, so I wanted to address a few of the topics that we didn’t get to.
Annual President’s Address: Building Community Resilience for a More Equitable Future
Thank you to everyone who virtually attended this year’s Annual President’s Address.