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.