News
March 1, 1996
Put students’ learning at the center of UW’s work, president says
Excerpts from an address to the University community made November 14, 1995, by President Richard L. McCormick.
Labor leader Cindy Zehnder, ’72, ’74, named Regent
Cindy Zehnder, international representative to the Teamsters Union from the Pacific Northwest, was named by Gov. Mike Lowry to the University of Washington Board of Regents.
UW prepares for a tidal wave of students in next century
A population wave, primarily the "echo" of the original, post-World War II baby boom, is hitting, with 17- to 22-year-olds who expect the same access to college that their moms and dads had.
December 1, 1995
UW ranks 16th nationally in quality of doctoral programs
A study by the National Research Council recently ranked graduate programs at the University of Washington 16th in the country among 274 universities whose programs were evaluated.
UW physicist Hans Dehmelt awarded National Medal of Science
Physics Professor Hans Dehmelt, the University's first Nobel Prize-winning professor, received the nation's highest scientific honor.
Higher graduation rate frees up space for freshmen
Student numbers at the University of Washington are right on target for 1995-96, with 33,996 enrolled at the beginning of Fall Quarter.
Environmental scientist joins faculty, thanks to gift from alumnus
Mary Lidstrom, who joins the UW faculty thanks to the Frank Jungers Endowed Chair in Engineering, studies bacteria that can help clean up soil and water contaminated by toxic spills.
UW research funding reaches an all-time high
For the fiscal year ending June 30, the University of Washington received $477 million for research grant and contract awards, a record amount topping last year's $459 million by 4 percent.
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.