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
Lifting the veil: understanding the clarity this moment offers
May 30, 2020
The post-pandemic goal should not be to go back to the way it was. We must do better. In our community, we can and we will continue our work to address issues of equity, racism and bias. The veil has been lifted. We cannot give up – or go back.
Empowering people with disabilities requires investment and innovation
May 28, 2020
The University of Washington is establishing the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences (CREATE) supported by a $2.5 million inaugural investment from Microsoft.
Washington’s universities are anything but discretionary
May 26, 2020
If you care about health and prosperity for our people and our nation, Washington’s universities are anything but “discretionary.”
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.