Pride Month brings a special sense of joy. It’s a time to reflect on the progress that LGBTQIA+ people and communities in our nation have made in the decades since the Stonewall Uprising, a journey that began with courageous defiance and has evolved to include unabashed celebration.
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Juneteenth is a chance to celebrate progress and continue the movement toward equality
Juneteenth is our shared opportunity to embrace those parts of our society that embody our highest aspirations for equity, justice and inclusion, while also continuing to work for change that is urgently needed.
In a season of milestones, I’m grateful for our year of great work together
Although the academic year is ending, our work and mission continue, whether that’s here at the UW or as part of a new chapter. And congratulations to all our graduates – we are so proud of all that you have accomplished in earning your degrees.
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month and honoring cultural heritage for a more equitable future
This month, as we celebrate National Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, our community is coming together to honor the outstanding and wide-ranging impact that our Asian American and Native Hawai’ian and Pacific Islander students, faculty, staff and alumni contribute to our University and the public we serve.
Digital accessibility benefits everyone by creating a more inclusive experience for all
Digital access and inclusion are crucial to being able to do our best work in a welcoming environment. This we week launched a centralized accessibility website that will serve as a digital front door to accessibility at the UW.
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.
With a new partnership, the UW is leveraging our strengths to address the climate crisis
Climate action and adaptation is central to our public mission, and we are excited to be part of the New York Climate Exchange, which holds incredible potential to create impact through collaboration.
With vision and generosity, Husky Giving Day makes an impact
Today marks a special tradition for the UW community: our annual Husky Giving Day – 24 hours of digital giving to support our shared mission to create and accelerate impact for the public good.
Education and Sharing Day honors the values at the heart of our shared mission
April 2 is Education and Sharing Day, which honors the work of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson and his lifelong dedication to advancing moral and ethical education to create a healthy society.
Women make history every day – let’s remove the barriers that stand in their way
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, let us also rededicate ourselves to creating a more equitable and just society in which women and all people, have the opportunity to thrive and contribute to the greater good.