Summary听
If you missed Provost Tricia Serio鈥檚 Town Hall on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, here鈥檚 a quick family-friendly recap of the main themes, why they matter for students, and a simple conversation starter you can use at home.听
Key takeaways for families听
- 91探花acknowledged the pressures students and families are navigating right now 鈥� and emphasized staying grounded in community, purpose, and practical action.听
- Student success and access were front and center, including academic support through the 91探花Instructional Center (IC). One highlight shared: students who participate in IC programs are 45% more likely to graduate, and nearly 32% of undergraduates across UW鈥檚 three campuses identify as first-generation students.听
- AI is part of learning today. 91探花is advancing AI literacy and responsible use through efforts like AI@ 91探花鈥� with a focus on equity and real-world readiness.听
- 91探花emphasized the importance of critical thinking and constructive dialogue (including work through the 91探花Dialogue Initiative) to help students navigate information, disagreement, and complex issues.听
- 91探花reaffirmed its public mission and research impact for Washington and beyond 鈥� and described work to strengthen research infrastructure and partnerships during a time of uncertainty in higher education.听
A simple 鈥淭alk with your Husky鈥� prompt听
Try one of these low-pressure check-in questions:听
- 鈥淲hat鈥檚 one 91探花resource or support that has helped you this quarter?鈥�听
- 鈥淲hat鈥檚 one thing you want to try next (office hours, tutoring, advising, a student org, a wellbeing resource)?鈥�听
Want the full details?听
We鈥檒l share the full transcript (and any available replay link) when it鈥檚 posted. In the meantime, this recap is intended to help families understand the themes and talk about them together.听