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.
Category: Presidential messages
As the academic year ends, we remain a community with a shared mission
As our academic year draws to a close, our community is preparing to come together in honor of so many incredible achievements.
Resolution to the encampment in the Quad
Through serious and constructive conversations, we have reached a resolution that will see the voluntary departure of the encampment in the Quad.
Contributing to a world that lives up to Dr. King’s dream
However you choose to use MLK Day – whether as a day of service, reflection or care – I hope you’ll consider how the values and spirit of this national day of service are integrated into your daily life as a member of the UW community.
Happy new year, and thank you for all that you do as part of the UW community
The beginning of a new year and a new quarter is an opportune time to recommit to our shared mission of learning, discovery and public service. This mission is fueled by you, our dedicated staff, students, faculty and healthcare providers.
Our University will not tolerate religious bigotry or harassment
During this difficult time for all who are affected by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the recognition of our shared humanity is essential to ensuring an inclusive and welcoming campus environment conducive to engaged teaching and learning, scholarship and discovery, patient care and community service. The members of our large, diverse community bring a wide range of perspectives, lived experiences and emotions to this crisis, but we will not tolerate harassment, violence or threats of violence on our campuses.
Welcome to the start of an exciting academic year
The academic year ahead of us is especially rich with opportunities for all of us to get engaged in learning, discovery and public service. As one of the world’s leading public research universities, the UW creates and accelerates change that betters the world both broadly and deeply.
Welcome Tricia Serio, our next UW Provost and Executive VP
It is my great pleasure to announce that Dr. Tricia Serio has accepted the role of Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Washington. She will take office on August 1, 2023, pending approval by the Board of Regents.
Dr. King’s legacy lives in the work you do
I am proud of the extraordinary work of our community to realize Dr. King’s dream, while acknowledging the urgent need for more progress in the face of threats – both ongoing and emerging – to equity and access. I believe in our community’s strength, dedication and ability to move us forward, and I look forward to continuing this vital work together.
In this season of gratitude, I’m grateful for our incredible community
As our autumn quarter draws to a close and we look ahead to the start of a new year, I am deeply grateful for the rekindled sense of community and togetherness that has marked these first months of our academic year.