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
Welcome to the new academic year and to making impact together
September 23, 2024
I’m excited for the year ahead and looking forward to continuing our shared mission. Welcome to the new academic year.
Expectations and responsibilities of our University community
September 16, 2024
As we begin another year full of learning, discovery and service to community, I want to reiterate the obligations we have to our community, and to each other, to enable that tradition to continue.
As the UW joins the Big Ten, we’re feeling the excitement
August 2, 2024
Today, the University of Washington officially takes its place in the Big Ten Conference, and throughout our community of students, coaches, faculty, staff and alumni, the excitement is palpable! It has been a remarkable journey to reach this milestone, and I’m so grateful for all the hard work, collaboration and leadership that has gone into…
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.