News
June 1, 2002
'Painful' cuts coming
Facing a $24.6 million loss of state revenue, the University of Washington regents voted May 17 to raise undergraduate tuition by 16 percent and impose a budget cut across academic and administrative units of about 2.5 percent.
March 1, 2002
UW Tacoma grows
The opening of Winter Quarter on Jan. 7 also saw the opening of two new buildings on the UW Tacoma campus that strengthen its science and student learning programs.
Building named for Allen
Investor and philanthropist Paul G. Allen has given $14 million to the University of Washington to ensure the completion of a new facility for the university’s nationally ranked Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Giving counts
Columns Editor Tom Griffin spoke with Connie Kravas, the UW's new vice president for development and alumni relations, about the rising challenges of private support at a public university.
UW polls well
A new public opinion survey found that there is surprisingly strong statewide support for higher education in general and the University of Washington in particular.
Tuition change
The University of Washington could face an $18 million cut in state funding for 2002-03, but part of the damage might be offset by rising tuition, especially if the Board of Regents is allowed to set rates for all students.
December 1, 2001
Nobel Laureate
UW Genetics Professor Lee Hartwell won the 2001 Nobel Prize in Medicine/Physiology for his basic research on cell division.
Architect of the Towers
A native of Seattle, Minoru Yamasaki, ’34, was born on Dec. 1, 1912, in a cold-water tenement in the Yesler Hill district of Seattle. His most famous work was the World Trade Center.
Dentistry chair
To honor his mentors, Lloyd Chapman and his wife, Kay, donated $1 million to endow the Lloyd and Kay Chapman Chair for Oral Health at the UW School of Dentistry.
Enrollment record
The largest freshman class in the history of the University of Washington arrived at the Seattle campus Oct. 1, with 5,382 members of the Class of 2005 filling residence halls and classrooms to capacity.
A 'power for good'
n a sometimes emotional address to the University of Washington community, President Richard L. McCormick reviewed the state of the UW—and the state of the world—four weeks after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11.
September 1, 2001
Brotman Awards
Two UW units were recognized for their contributions to education and to diversity as the Office of Minority Affairs Instructional Center and the Interdisciplinary Writing Program collectively won three 2001 Brotman Awards.
Microsoft gift
In a major departure from its normal giving practices, Microsoft Corp. has made a $7.2 million contribution to a new home for the University of Washington’s nationally ranked Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
TAs on strike
Citing a stalemate in contract negotiations, the teaching assistants union at the University of Washington went on strike June 1.
Budget deficit
The University of Washington is facing a “significant budget deficit” of $25 million, says its chief budget officer, despite raising tuition to its maximum level for undergraduates.
Turning off TB
UW Pathobiology Professor David Sherman announced that he was able to interrupt the function of a TB gene that allows the bacterium to go dormant.
Arsonists strike
Arsonists burned down Merrill Hall, part of the UW Center for Urban Horticulture, May 21, causing $4.1 million in damage and destroying offices, research facilities and the center’s library.
June 1, 2001
U-PASS success
For its success, the U-PASS program—which despite a 10 percent increase in campus population has reduced morning peak-hour traffic in the “U” District by 17 percent—has won 11 local and national awards.
Philanthropist honored
For his unwavering commitment and service to the University and to the community, Neal Dempsey will receive the 2001 University of Washington Recognition Award.
Professor's gift
Howard Nostrand, professor emeritus of Romance Languages and Literature, and his wife, Frances, are giving the UW $500,000 for an endowed professorship in the Department of Linguistics.