Washington Athletics Caps Yearlong Celebration of 50 Years of Title IX
6/23/2023
Throughout the 2022-23 academic year, Washington Athletics celebrated the mighty women of Washington – past and present – in honor of 50 years of Title IX.
One of the first events in the fall was the Mighty Are the Women Networking Event held at the Washington Athletic Center with current female student-athletes, Husky alums, and business professionals.
Last week, Washington Athletics was proud to have another opportunity to celebrate 50 years of Title IX!
— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) November 17, 2022
Female student-athletes and local professionals came together to network and hear from some incredible guest speakers.#GoHuskies x #TitleIX50 pic.twitter.com/HJcp3fy4hQ
Gallery: Mighty Are The Women Networking Event
Each UW women's sport hosted a Title IX Night during which alumni returned to Seattle for a celebration before a game.
During the Homecoming game pre-game festivities, Washington women's sports alum were celebrated on Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.
Mighty are the women of Washington #TitleIX50 recognition during the pregame Homecoming celebration with former Husky student-athletes!#GoHuskies pic.twitter.com/zFZ1I47C5n
— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) October 15, 2022
Several teams wore special uniforms to commemorate Title IX and the history that was made in their programs over the previous 50 years.
Geared up for Gameday! Thanks to @adidasvball for the ?? throwbacks. See them in action tonight at 6 and grab a throwback t-shirt if you're one of the first 200!#PointHuskies // #TitleIX pic.twitter.com/0vZznhkCDT
— Washington Volleyball (@UWVolleyball) October 21, 2022
We do it for those who came before us ?? those who’ll come after us.
— Washington Gymnastics (@UWGymnastics) February 2, 2023
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2022-23 Highlights
The Huskies made more history in 2022-23, continuing to build upon the foundation of the mighty women of Washington.
Washington Athletics
University of Washington Director of Athletics Jen Cohen was named to the CFP Selection Committee.
Empowering the next generation of women.
— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) March 8, 2023
UW Director of Athletics Jennifer Cohen became the first female AD to be named to the CFP Selection Committee!#GoHuskies x #InternationalWomensDay https://t.co/M28tFrLoi1
Washington Basketball
The Huskies earned their best record and first postseason appearance since the 2016-2017 season, advancing to the WNIT Fab 4 for the first time in program history.
A truly FABULOUS group ????#GoHuskies x #Becoming pic.twitter.com/9BuidpWX8o
— Washington Women’s Basketball (@UW_WBB) March 27, 2023
Washington Beach Volleyball
Chloe Loreen and Natalie Robinson became the first Huskies ever named AVCA Beach Volleyball All-Americans.
?? The first ??????-?????????????????? in Husky history!!
— Washington Beach Volleyball (@UW_BeachVB) May 4, 2023
Natalie and Chloe get the highest honor to cap their legendary careers!! ????
?? https://t.co/xYXExRmeRu#GrittyByNature pic.twitter.com/1hjmbNHQr9
Washington Cross Country
The Huskies finished 17th at the NCAA Championships in their 16th-consecutive appearance.
Dawgs run to a Top-20 finish today, led by career-best finishes from Anna, Sophie, and Andrea!
— Washington Track & Field (@UWTrack) November 19, 2022
6?3? Gibson
7?3? O'Sullivan
1?3?4? Markezich
1?4?7? Heisterman
1?5?8? Smith
1?7?0? Nordenholz
1?7?4? Borsheim#GoHuskies x #NCAAXC pic.twitter.com/Me5uNOiP4D
Washington Golf
Camille Boyd and Stephanie Deng earned individual berths to NCAA Regionals.
Two UW women’s golfers – Camille Boyd and Stefanie Deng – will compete as individuals at the 2023 NCAA Women’s Golf Championships. They’ll play at Palouse Ridge G.C. in Pullman, Wash., May 8-10.
— Washington Women's Golf (@UW_WGolf) April 26, 2023
Details: https://t.co/esHo6YQUa2#GoHuskies! pic.twitter.com/X9wRW5vis7
Washington Gymnastics
The Huskies advanced to the NCAA Regional Final for the first time since 2018.
We told you we’re not done yet ????
— Washington Gymnastics (@UWGymnastics) March 30, 2023
We secured our second highest score of the season to push us to the REGIONAL FINAL. #GoHuskies x #Unleashed pic.twitter.com/3BhnvvD0w7
Washington Rowing
The Huskies earned a second-place finish at the NCAA Championships.
Congrats to the Women of Washington! The Huskies have finished second overall at 2023 NCAA Championships!#RowingU x #WomenOfWashington pic.twitter.com/8dG8wjx2UY
— Washington Rowing (@UW_Rowing) May 28, 2023
Washington Soccer
The Huskies defeated WSU in Pullman for the first time since 1996 to secure a 10-win season for the third time in the last four seasons.
Party like it’s 1996, ladies! pic.twitter.com/Di46krxeRr
— Washington Women's Soccer (@UW_WSoccer) November 5, 2022
Washington Softball
The Huskies made their 29th-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and advanced to the Women’s College World Series for the 15th time in program history.
Just getting started.#MightyAreTheWomen pic.twitter.com/KfCyT2CXUG
— Washington Softball (@UWSoftball) June 1, 2023
Washington Tennis
The Huskies advanced to the NCAA Tournament Second Round for their best tournament finish since 2019.
Melissa CLINCHES!! ????
— Washington Women's Tennis (@UW_WTennis) May 5, 2023
Dawgs knock out the Razorbacks and are on to NCAA Round ??#GoHuskies pic.twitter.com/Rq4bsQ78WF
Washington Indoor Track & Field
Sophie O'Sullivan, Marlena Preigh, Carley Thomas, and Anna Gibson broke the NCAA indoor record in the distance medley relay.
Celebratory scenes from Boston tonight ??
— Washington Track & Field (@UWTrack) February 4, 2023
It's the first @NCAATrackField Record for Washington as a program since Olivia Gruver's outdoor pole vault record in 2019.#GoHuskies // ??@SeanAhearn__ pic.twitter.com/YAmmwTFYPm
Washington Outdoor Track & Field
Nastassja Campbell was the NCAA Runner-Up in the pole vault at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
?? NCAA RUNNER-UP ??
— Washington Track & Field (@UWTrack) June 9, 2023
Nastassja Campbell takes a career-best 2nd in the pole vault in her native Texas! ??
She is now a 4??? ?????????? ???????? ??????-????????????????#GoHuskies pic.twitter.com/WGGvEFClDM
Washington Volleyball
The Huskies earned their 21st-consecutive NCAA Tournament bid.
For year #?2?1? in a row, the Dawgs are in the dance.
— Washington Volleyball (@UWVolleyball) November 28, 2022
Washington and TCU will serve it up on Friday at 2:30pm Pacific.#PointHuskies x #NCAAWVB pic.twitter.com/YdPjtAVA9b
June 23 is the anniversary of Title IX. The 2022-23 season marked 50 years since its passing, and has been a special one for the mighty women of Washington. Honoring our past, celebrating our present, building toward our future.
Husky Athletics established the "Mighty Are the Women Title IX Fund" to promote broad-based support from alumni, fans, and friends, providing additional funding to female student-athletes and UW's 12 women's programs. Gifts to this fund will provide operational support for all women's sport programs.
A special thank you to corporate partners, adidas, Carter Subaru, and BECU for supporting initiatives throughout the year such as panel speakers, career development events, and networking opportunities.