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As the UW joins the Big Ten, we’re feeling the excitement

Today, the University of Washington officially takes its place in the Big Ten Conference, and throughout our community of students, coaches, faculty, staff and alumni, the excitement is palpable! It has been a remarkable journey to reach this milestone, and I’m so grateful for all the hard work, collaboration and leadership that has gone into transitioning the UW and Husky Athletics to the highest-profile national stage in college sports.

Pride Month is a time to be proud of our progress, and committed to making more

This Pride Month, I hope we can all take pride in being members of a community that recognizes difference as a strength and welcomes people for who they truly are. Our UW community is one that I am deeply proud to be a part of as we continue the work of making the world welcoming and safe for all people. 

Honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage — past, present and future

Each May, the nation and our UW community are proud to honor National Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and to recognize the enormous impact and influence of our AANHPI community members here on campus and across the globe.