News
March 1, 2000
Bequest for Classics
As editor of the Washington Post's editorial page, Meg Greenfield helped shape public and private opinion. Few people knew about her private passion—classical languages and literature.
Gene expert departs
Leroy Hood, chair of the Department of Molecular Biotechnology, announced he is leaving the UW to form the Institute for Systems Biology.
K-12 institute leader
Rudy Crew, former chancellor of New York public schools, became executive director of the University of Washington's new Institute for K-12 Leadership.
Busy road ahead
The region is going to be hit with three of the messiest, biggest-impact projects ever—and all at about the same time.
December 1, 1999
Record funding
The University of Washington received a record $600 million in grant and contract awards for 1998-99.
Gifts for computer science
A $3 million gift from the Gates Foundation will create two endowed chairs in Computer Science, the first in the department.
Diversity drops
Officials reported a 32 percent drop in three underrepresented ethnic groups in the 1999-2000 freshman class.
Talking the future
President Richard L. McCormick challenged all members of the University of Washington community to participate in a yearlong conversation about the future of the UW.
September 1, 1999
Columns honored
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education recognized Columns Magazine for its 1998 redesign.
New UW awards
Three UW units have won a new award that recognizes collaboration across department lines to improve undergraduate education.
Seahawks to play at UW
The UW Board of Regents approved an agreement on the use of Husky Stadium for Seahawks home games during the 2000 and 2001 seasons.
Gifts break record
Private support for the University surged ahead during 1998-99 as gifts and private grants reached record levels.
June 1, 1999
Tragedy in Africa
Deena Umbarger, '90, an international relief worker in Africa, was shot and killed March 20 in a remote area near the border between Kenya and Somalia. She was 35.
Generations of giving
Three generations of the Alvord family are donating $3 million to create two new endowed chairs at the UW School of Medicine
Commencement plans
Julian Bond, a participant in movements for civil rights, economic justice and peace for nearly 40 years, will be the speaker at the University of Washington's 124th Commencement ceremonies.
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.
Salary boost
The University of Washington may find fewer professors leaving for higher paid positions elsewhere as a result of a new state budget passed April 25.
March 1, 1999
Bloom and gloom
As the cherries age and die, the UW faces the challenge of preserving a ‘magic’ space.