The University of Washington announced today that Robert J. Jones will become its 34th president, succeeding Ana Mari Cauce.

SEATTLE — Robert J. Jones will be the 34th president of the University of Washington, the Board of Regents announced Monday. Jones will replace current President Ana Mari Cauce. Cauce announced in June that she would step down from her post at the end of her five-year term in 2025.

With University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce leaving her position this year, the university has now selected her replacement. Robert J. Jones will become UW's 34th president, starting Aug. 1. In a statement, Jones said he is "beyond excited" about the new job.

Chancellor Robert Jones will become the University of Washington's president on Aug. 1 after serving as chancellor of Illinois since 2016.

Robert J. Jones, currently the chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has been chosen to become the 34th president of the University of Washington.