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.
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Honoring those who served and celebrating their ongoing contributions
Our veteran students, faculty, staff, alumni and family members are vital contributors to our community and we are proud to recognize them at our annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11. I invite you to join us at the Medal of Honor Memorial on the Seattle campus and to participate in Veterans Appreciation Week events across our three campuses.
As a global research University, the UW has a key role in our global future
As we celebrate UW’s 4th annual Global Month, I’m proud of the many ways in which our community is globally engaged, and excited for the possibilities as we seek new ways to connect and partner with colleagues, communities and institutions around the world.
The 2022 Annual President’s Address “Accelerating change for the public good: Expanding the role of public research universities”
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Annual President’s Address. Our university creates impact for the public good in countless ways, and we have the power to expand and accelerate that impact at an even greater scale.
Celebrating the determination and diverse pathways of UW transfer students
Across our three campuses, we are committed to being welcoming, accessible communities in which our many transfer students can thrive throughout their academic journeys and during Transfer Student Celebration Week, we have the chance to both celebrate our transfer students and examine how we can meet their distinctive needs even more effectively.
Iran’s violent oppression of women and protesters underscores that women’s rights are human rights
As the world witnesses the escalating oppression, abuse and even murder of peaceful protesters in Iran by the Iranian government, we are all reminded that women’s rights are human rights.
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of what unites us all
National Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the very best of what our nation aspires to be: a place that welcomes immigrants and their descendants, and celebrates multiculturalism, weaving diverse cultures and traditions into our national fabric for the betterment of all.
Ruling overturning Roe v. Wade will have significant impacts, but won’t change rights in Washington or at the UW
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, ushering in dramatic changes to reproductive freedom. It is profoundly distressing and concerning for many members of our community, including myself, and raises equally troubling concerns about what this may mean for other human rights that we believed were established and inviolable.
This Pride Month, let’s celebrate and continue the fight for equality
Pride Month is a chance to honor the work and achievements of LGBTQIA+ people who have led the fight for dignity, safety and equality and to celebrate our right to be our authentic selves.
Juneteenth is a day to celebrate Black liberation and continue the fight for equality
I encourage everyone to take the occasion of Juneteenth to celebrate Black liberation and reflect on what changes must take place for our nation and world to become equitable and inclusive. Through our shared commitment and effort, the journey toward Black liberation will continue.