The University of Washington Board of Regents governs and stewards the University in succession to past citizens, and for the benefit of present and future citizens of the State of Washington, as provided by statute. The Board selects, supervises, and evaluates the University President. With exceptions, the Board delegates day-to-day administration of the University to the President, in consultation with the faculty, in accordance with statute.
The Board of Regents consists of eleven members, one of whom is a student and one of whom is a member of the faculty. Regents are appointed by the Governor to serve six-year terms, with the exception of the Student Regent, who serves a one-year term, and the Faculty Regent, who serves a three-year term.
Meeting updates
- The meeting of the Board scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, is cancelled. The next regular meetings of the Board are scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, and Thursday, January 8, 2026. Schedule and agendas will be available here at noon on Friday, January 2, 2026.
- Sign up to provide public comment at the meetings of the Board using the Request to Provide Public Comment form available at noon on Friday, January 2, 2026.
- 2026 Meeting Schedule
- Due dates and formatting guidelines for Board Meeting items
Announcements
- Governor Ferguson appoints Dow Constantine and Denise Stiffarm to the Board of Regents. Press release here.
- Governor Ferguson appoints Professor Zoe Barsness to be the second Faculty Regent. Her faculty page is here.
- Governor Ferguson appoints Apolonio Pablo Hernandez to the Board of Regents.
- Former Regent Mari Clack dies at 89.
- Board of Regents chooses Robert J. Jones to be 34th President of the University of Washington.
- Former Governor, Senator, and Regent Daniel J. Evans dies at 98.