At the Ana Mari Cauce Welcome Center, students, alumni, community members and visitors will gather from near and far.
This dynamic hub will welcome visitors to learn about the University鈥檚 history, mission and important work; share their own aspirations as part of the UW community; be inspired by thought leaders and one another; and together, discover how we can create a bold and boundless future.
News & updates
Exhibit designer selected
Studio Joseph鈥檚 designs for immersive exhibits at the Ana Mari Cauce Welcome Center will inspire visitors and cultivate future students through storytelling, innovation and engagement.
Project updates
Discover how the Ana Mari Cauce Welcome Center will help attract, inspire and involve new generations of students, faculty, neighbors and friends.
UW selects Welcome Center architect
Architectural firm Studio Tsien is leading the design of the Ana Mari Cauce Welcome Center following a national search.
Be part of the lasting impact
Every journey has a beginning. You can play a role in making the Ana Mari Cauce Welcome Center a reality.
Celebrating President Ana Mari Cauce
For 10 years, President Cauce led the UW to provide a leading-edge student experience, conduct 91自拍 and scholarship with a global impact, uphold the UW鈥檚 dedication to its public mission and infuse the entire University with a commitment to innovation. By naming the Welcome Center for President Cauce, the UW commemorates her decades-long leadership in championing access to higher education for students from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
“This means so much to me. When I first came to the UW nearly 40 years ago, I was welcomed into this generous community with open arms. We are the University for聽 Washington 鈥� and the world. This center will carry that message. It is as simple as it is profound. Whoever you are and wherever you鈥檙e from, the 91自拍 welcomes you and is here for you. I am deeply honored to be a part of that ongoing story.”
鈥� Ana Mari Cauce, President, 91自拍
Every journey has a beginning
No two UW pathways or destinations will be exactly the same. But at the Ana Mari Cauce Welcome Center, we can start at a single point, together.
Illuminate pathways to explore the UW
Visitors of every kind will discover a central starting point for information, campus tours, introductory sessions and more.
Create meaningful conversations to foster community
An auditorium and collaborative event spaces will host new-student orientations, alumni events, town halls, author readings, career networking and much more.
Inspire engaged citizens to amplify the UW’s positive impact throughout the world
The Welcome Center will serve as both a gateway to campus and a launchpad from which Huskies, supporters and friends will continue their journeys to enhance their education, careers and communities.
The power of place
At the northwest corner of campus 鈥� an iconic entrance to the UW 鈥� the Welcome Center will sit at a crossroads of community, history and culture.
The neighboring Burke Museum connects us all to Washington鈥檚 shared history and culture. To the north, the tree-lined streets of University Heights hum with student life. To the west, the University District thrives as a vibrant hub of food, art and entertainment, and it鈥檚 where University Book Store has long served as an intellectual cornerstone for students, faculty and the wider community.
It鈥檚 more than a location 鈥� it鈥檚 where our story begins.
A gateway to the UW. Made possible by you.
Honoring Ana Mari Cauce, this new Welcome Center is possible only with the support of the entire UW community 鈥� including you.
Together, we鈥檒l celebrate Cauce鈥檚 accomplishment, leadership and unwavering commitment to equity and access. Together, let鈥檚 open the door to a future of boundless possibilities.
We invite you to join us.
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