News

December 1, 1995

UW seeks matching funds from lawmakers

A $30 million plan that leverages state funds with private support and tuition would boost access to the UW, expand instructional technology and help retain faculty.


New president’s first weeks cover UW and the state

President Richard L. McCormick's first weeks in office have included a whirlwind tour of eastern Washington, speaking engagements to hundreds of groups and consultations about the big strategic choices facing the UW.


Hard times on the Ave

Set up by Seattle's pioneers as the city's second main street before the turn of the century, University Way NE today sadly bears little resemblance to its old self.


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.


Bill Gates gives $10 million to honor mother; Physics Building renamed Mary Gates Hall

Bill Gates's gift will establish the Mary Gates Endowment for Students, income from which will support outstanding undergraduate students.


Applied mathematics, Slavic languages saved from closure

President William P. Gerberding rejected plans to cut the applied math and Slavic languages and literature departments, but he approved terminating the Institute for Environmental Studies.


June 1, 1995

Below the belt

Work on male fertility and potency have also made the UW a national leader in advancing men's sexual health.


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.


Awards for Columns

The Washington Press Association (WPA) gave Columns its top award for general, color magazines in Washington state.


Gifts honor Gerberdings

More than a million dollars has been given or pledged to honor William and Ruth Gerberding's 16 years of service to the University of Washington and the community.


Budget stalls

As Columns went to press, the Washington State Legislature remained deadlocked on a state budget for 1995-97.


Search continues

President William P. Gerberding has agreed to stay at the University until August 31, two months later than the date he originally set for stepping down.


Slavic studies may be cut

UW deans decided to eliminate the Department of Slavic Languages and Literature and the Institute for Environmental Studies.


March 1, 1995

Through the years

Major national and international events that took place during William Gerberding's 16 years as UW president.


Gains for women

Since the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, women—both black and white—have made the greatest gains in the job market, says UW Sociology Professor Paul Burstein.


Tuition may rise

The University of Washington and other state universities may have the power to set some tuition rates if the Washington State Legislature follows Gov. Mike Lowry's recommendations.


Faculty philanthropy

Over the last three years, faculty members at the University have contributed more than half a million dollars to support graduate and professional students.


Chopping block

The UW must consider closing the School of Communications and the applied math, Slavic languages and literature, and speech communication departments, President Gerberding announced.


December 1, 1994

What if they sold the ‘U’?

Imagine the state without its flagship university. Like a bad dream, it's a scenario with symbolic value.


Columns online

Starting Dec. 1, 1994, the text of Columns magazine are available through the Internet.