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.
Category: Presidential messages
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.
Creating a culture free from sex- and gender-based discrimination is our shared responsibility
As a community of students, faculty and staff who are here to do our best work in service of a more just, equitable, healthy society, we all share a stake in creating a culture free from sex- and gender-based violence, harassment and discrimination.
Celebrating an extraordinary year of returning traditions and new norms
This week marks the end of our academic year and a joyful return to many of the spring traditions that were on hiatus during the worst years of the pandemic.
Through a challenging transition, our community has thrived
As autumn quarter draws to a close, I am reflecting on the extraordinary experience of our community’s return to campus and anticipating the start of a new quarter and a new year.
Honoring veterans next week and every day
Next week, we commemorate Veterans Day and our three campuses will offer a variety of opportunities to honor those who have served in our nation’s armed forces. As a community, let’s show our appreciation for their courage and commitment by making sure that every veteran’s Husky Experience is welcoming and enriching.
As we return in person, kindness, grace and compassion are our gifts to one another
The start of every academic year at the University of Washington is unique and exciting in its own way, but in all of our University’s 160-year history, we have never had an autumn quarter like this one. I expect we are all feeling a mixture of both anxiety and excitement about the transition back to shared spaces and experiences.
Congratulations and thank you to our 2021 Awards of Excellence winners
This year’s Awards of Excellence recipients have distinguished themselves beyond all expectations, and we are deeply grateful for all the ways they make our community better.
With hope on the horizon, thank you for an incredible year of service
Despite a challenging year, our community has achieved something incredible — not just sustaining our commitment to our mission, but strengthening it.