University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce
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
A verdict for justice and a time for continued action
April 20, 2021
George Floyd’s killing at the hands of a now-former police officer sparked a renewed urgency to our country’s needed reckoning with racism and inequity. Today, Floyd’s murderer was held accountable, but the hard work of creating a more just society must continue.
For Husky Giving Day, help create a world of good
April 8, 2021
Today, Husky Giving Day is a chance to make an impact in the way that is most meaningful to you -- it’s a 24-hour event to rally every member of our community to support the incredible array of people, programs, and causes that add up to the UW’s world-changing impact.
Beverly Cleary spoke to children – and the world – with clarity and conviction
March 26, 2021
We mourn our alumna Beverly Cleary's passing, but we celebrate her extraordinary life and the indelible legacy she leaves for young readers.
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.