Campus News
June 1, 1999
School named for Evans
Daniel J. Evans, '48, '49, became the second alumnus to have a UW school named after him.
Hec Ed closes
Fans and players said good-bye to the original interior of Hec Edmundson Pavilion, as the UW closed its fieldhouse for an 18-month, $39 million renovation.
March 1, 1999
Bloom and gloom
As the cherries age and die, the UW faces the challenge of preserving a ‘magic’ space.
June 1, 1998
Bigger stage for grads
Breaking tradition and defying Seattle's reputation for wet weather, the University of Washington will hold its 123rd Commencement ceremonies outdoors in Husky Stadium.
December 1, 1996
UW opens doors to its biggest freshman class since 1965
There are more freshmen at the University of Washington this fall than there have been since 1965.
September 1, 1996
UW welcomes largest freshman class since 1965
UW officials anticipate the largest class of new freshmen in 31 years when about 4,090 start classes.
June 1, 1996
Faculty debate new ethnic studies requirement
Students who enter the UW in 1998 may have to meet a five-credit Cultural and Ethnic Diversity requirement.
September 1, 1995
Buildings to aid sciences, business, art, engineering
As the University of Washington celebrates 100 years at its present campus, its buildings and grounds continue to evolve through new construction.
June 1, 1995
Chimes ring again
The Bells of Washington are back, though in a digital format, thanks to a gift from the President's Fund for Excellence.
December 1, 1994
Branch plans
Permanent homes for the UW's two branch campuses came closer to reality, as plans for UW Tacoma cleared an important landmarks panel.
September 1, 1994
Southwest campus plan
The Seattle City Council voted to approve the University's master plan for its Southwest Campus—completing a five-year process.
Shrine for science
A landmark building ties high-tech science to traditional architecture, forging a link to the southwest campus.
June 1, 1994
Boost for Henry
The Allen Charitable Foundation will donate up to $5 million for the capital campaign for the Henry Art Gallery.
June 1, 1993
New-look SW Campus
Development of the University's Southwest Campus moved a step closer to reality when the Board of Regents approved a plan that would meet academic requirements and preserve some of the working waterfront on Portage Bay.
March 1, 1993
Provost departing
Provost Laurel Wilkening, the University's second in command and top academic officer, leaves her post July 1.
Exerting control
University control over the behavior of members of fraternities and sororities will be considerably tighter if UW officials follow the recommendations of a special task force.
December 1, 1992
UW enrollment rises slightly to 34,598
Fall Quarter enrollment grew from 34,269 last year to this year's 34,598 on the Seattle campus.
September 1, 1992
Debate over required classes
The teaching engine that runs undergraduate education is due for an overhaul, say some University of Washington faculty.
UW shares growth plans
The UW Board of Regents and the Seattle City Council both approved a 10-year UW master plan in May that includes 43 new projects.
UW graduates 8,115
About 8,115 degrees were awarded at morning and afternoon ceremonies, which featured Foley as the guest speaker.