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
Impacts of federal and state policies on the UW
April 3, 2025
Over the past two months, we have been tracking and responding to a range of policy changes and directives from the federal government while also facing major state budget cuts. Combined they create a perfect storm that we must continue to actively address.
Reflecting on Black history at the UW
February 27, 2025
The importance of expanding our knowledge and awareness of Black stories, achievements and legacies is not only about acknowledging one individual’s experience but in seeing a microcosm of the collective story of our nation.
In an uncertain environment, we are working constantly and carefully to protect research
February 12, 2025
A recent change to National Institutes of Health policy, if enacted, would impose a cap of 15% on indirect costs for NIH-funded research. If implemented, this proposed cap would undermine the critical research infrastructure that has enabled the University of Washington and other research institutions to help the U.S. to maintain its global leadership in…
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.