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
Launching the national search for the next UW provost
November 21, 2022
Last week, I officially charged a committee of faculty, staff and students to advise me in a national search to identify candidates for the role of provost, which is the UW’s top academic and budget officer.
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month and the deep roots of Indigenous people and culture at the UW
November 18, 2022
Indigenous voices and accomplishments are a vibrant part of our academic community, and this month, I encourage everyone to take advantage of the many opportunities to explore and celebrate the work of some of the UW’s most accomplished Indigenous faculty, staff, students, alumni and neighbors.
Creating a culture free from sex- and gender-based discrimination is our shared responsibility
November 9, 2022
As a community of students, faculty and staff who are here to do our best work in service of a more just, equitable, healthy society, we all share a stake in creating a culture free from sex- and gender-based violence, harassment and discrimination.
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.