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
We make elections matter when we participate in our democracy
November 1, 2024
For those who are eligible, voting is not just a right, it’s our opportunity to shape the future of our communities, our state and our nation.
Public investment in the UW pays off for Washington
October 30, 2024
The 2023 Economic Impact Report found that the UW generated $20.9 billion in combined economic impact in FY23, making it unquestionably one of the best public investments the state of Washington makes in its people, economy and future.
Annual President's Address 2024: Creating Impact through Courage, Compassion and Collaboration
October 15, 2024
In her 2024 Annual President’s Address, President Ana Mari Cauce shared her priorities for her last year in office and the role of higher education in strengthening a democratic society through learning and discovery. The video and full text of the speech are available.
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.