University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce
Ana Mari Cauce is the 33rd president of the UW. A professor of psychology and member of the UW faculty since 1986, she was named president in October 2015.
Under her leadership, the UW is advancing all areas of its educational, research and service missions, with initiatives focused on innovation, race and equity, and population health.
Latest updates
The vandalism of the HUB is not a protest – it is a crime
April 5, 2024
Witnessing the mounting deaths, injuries and hunger among civilians, many of them children, in Gaza has been extremely painful for us all, and especially so for those with family or cultural ties to the region. But there is no excuse whatsoever for the vandalism and property destruction that took place in the Husky Union Building…
On Husky Giving Day, our impact happens together
April 4, 2024
When our University community comes together to apply our passion, talent and vision, we create impact on an incredible scale. This is never more apparent than today, as we mark the annual tradition of Husky Giving Day.
Our community is stronger than hate and discrimination
March 26, 2024
The overwhelming majority of us embrace a pluralistic and inclusive environment in which all of us are welcomed for our faith, culture and identity. Together, we are so much stronger than those who would seek to divide us.
Initiatives
Race and Equity
All of us — students, faculty, staff and university leadership — have a responsibility to address our own biases and improve our university culture.
Population Health
At the UW, we believe improving population health worldwide is a moral imperative, driven by our public mission of service to all.
Innovation Imperative
The UW Innovation Imperative empowers students and researchers to learn, discover and build solutions to tomorrow’s challenges.