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.
Category: Presidential messages
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.
To honor MLK, we must realize the ideals we aspire to
I hope we will use this coming Monday’s holiday to reflect upon and draw inspiration from the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. as you challenge yourself to play your part.
In an unprecedented year, you have made an incredible impact
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.
Effects of the pandemic on the UW’s budget are becoming clearer
While much uncertainty remains, each day we learn more about how the economic crisis caused by the pandemic is affecting our state and our University’s budgets.
Updates on commencement and summer quarter as we weather the pandemic
As we continue social distancing to fight the pandemic, our University is planning for the future, including commencement and summer quarter, to ensure we serve our students and community well.
Update on the UW’s preparations related to the novel coronavirus
Today public health officials announced that the first death in the United States attributed to the novel coronavirus has occurred in King County. I write today to ensure you are aware of how the University is working with public health officials to be as prepared as possible to protect the health of the UW community.
Welcome to a new academic year!
The start of a new academic year at the University of Washington is always an exciting season — a time for friends and colleagues to reunite, a fresh new page for returning students and a whole new chapter for those just beginning their UW experience. I’m grateful to be kicking off the UW’s 159th year with our whole community.