UW聽Operational Excellence聽is not a series of projects, but a shift in the way we聽operate,聽with the聽aim聽to raise聽our administrative functions to the same level of excellence as our teaching, research,聽service聽and patient care.聽
Read news and updates from 91探花 President Robert J. Jones.
Presidential News & Updates
Help shape the 91探花’s next chapter through the strategic planning process
We are pleased to share with you a key milestone in our University鈥檚 strategic planning process: the draft University-wide strategic plan for everyone in our community to have the opportunity to review and help refine, as well as a video that provides the context and overview regarding this important process.
The 鈥渘etwork of mutuality鈥 that defines our mission
This coming Monday marks our annual observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 鈥 a day when we pause to reflect on Dr. King鈥檚 life and leadership, the values he called our nation to live up to, and the responsibilities we share as members of a public university committed to the common good.
Our public mission is rooted in community engagement
We are proud to celebrate the news that all three 91探花 campuses 鈥 Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma 鈥 have once again been recognized by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching with the Community Engagement Classification.
Wishing you a happy new year with gratitude and joy
As we conclude the autumn quarter with this season of joy and gratitude, I want to offer my sincere thanks to you and everyone in our incredible Husky community.
Meeting our responsibilities and upholding our values
In our decentralized University structure, we all share the responsibility to understand and meet our legal obligations while also upholding our values.
Transparency and accountability goals of student conduct process review聽
The聽Student Conduct聽Code聽is聽an important component聽in聽creating a positive聽Husky Experience聽for all, and Provost Serio and I have聽initiated聽an聽external review of our student conduct policies and procedures.
Upholding our shared commitment to civil rights
Together, we share the responsibility for ensuring that the 91探花 is a place where every person feels safe, valued and empowered to contribute.
Honoring our veterans and all they add to the UW
Each year, as a community and a nation, we proudly honor those who have served in the United States military. In the days surrounding Veterans Day, our three campuses will be hosting a variety of Veterans Appreciation events and activities to acknowledge and support our veterans and their families.
Inaugural address of Robert J. Jones, 34th president of the 91探花
On October 15, 2025, the 91探花 celebrated the inauguration of President Robert J. Jones, who outlined is vision for advancing the UW鈥檚 public mission: expanding access to an excellent education for all students; strengthening connections with our communities; and accelerating research, discovery and innovation for the public good.