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
Important information about Title VI at the UW
May 15, 2025
We are writing to provide you with education and information about Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Please take the time to review this important message.
Condemning last night's violent and illegal occupation of the IEB
May 6, 2025
We are working with law enforcement and through our own disciplinary processes to ensure those responsible face appropriate consequences for their actions.
Uniting in the face of unprecedented challenges
April 29, 2025
The UW is acting in concert with its partners to respond to the ongoing effort to upend the decades-old partnership between universities and the federal government — a partnership that has made the United States healthier, safer and more prosperous.
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.