July 10, 2025
Danny Barrow named vice provost for Enrollment Management
University of Washington Provost Tricia R. Serio announced the appointment of Danny Barrow to serve as the vice provost for Enrollment Management beginning July 28.
Barrow comes from Louisiana State University, where he is vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Success. At the UW, Barrow will lead and manage the Office of Enrollment Management, which includes Undergraduate Admissions, Office of the University Registrar, Office of Financial Aid, International Student Services and the Veterans Education Benefits Office.
Danny Barrow will serve as the vice provost of Enrollment Management beginning July 28.Louisiana State University
“With a passion to positively contribute to the nation’s education system, Danny has worked throughout his career to directly influence the participation and graduation rates of students at public research universities,” Serio said. “Inspired by his own journey as a first-generation college student and Pell Grant recipient, he is dedicated to serving students and ensuring success. I’m thrilled to welcome him to the UW.”
Barrow also will serve as a strategic thought leader for the University’s enrollment management efforts for the Seattle campus. This work will encompass leading a student financial aid strategy; fostering and refining student recruiting strategies; identifying and developing key data and analysis that will guide the UW’s enrollment strategy; and steering the modernization of student support services and administrative technologies.
“I have long viewed the University of Washington as a place where opportunity, academic excellence, and research for the public good come together with purpose,” Barrow said. “As I engaged with the UW community, I saw a university ready to lead in this moment. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute by listening, learning, and partnering with colleagues to co-create the next era of enrollment management.”
In his current role, he oversees University College; Center for Academic Success; Undergraduate Admissions; Office of the University Registrar; Financial Aid & Scholarships; Future Scholars Program; Office of Retention & Student Success; University Testing & Evaluation; Student Support Services; McNair Scholars; and Enrollment Operations, Data and IT. He previously held a number of leadership roles in admissions and recruitment at the University at Buffalo, the University of Delaware and Towson University.
Barrow received his master’s degree in higher education administration from LSU and his bachelor’s degree in psychology from The George Washington University. He also completed the College Board’s Enrollment Leadership Academy.
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