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
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month and honoring cultural heritage for a more equitable future
May 26, 2023
This month, as we celebrate National Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, our community is coming together to honor the outstanding and wide-ranging impact that our Asian American and Native Hawai’ian and Pacific Islander students, faculty, staff and alumni contribute to our University and the public we serve.
Digital accessibility benefits everyone by creating a more inclusive experience for all
May 19, 2023
Digital access and inclusion are crucial to being able to do our best work in a welcoming environment. This we week launched a centralized accessibility website that will serve as a digital front door to accessibility at the UW.
Welcome Tricia Serio, our next UW Provost and Executive VP
May 17, 2023
It is my great pleasure to announce that Dr. Tricia Serio has accepted the role of Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Washington. She will take office on August 1, 2023, pending approval by the Board of Regents.
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.