News

December 1, 1993

$5 million bequest

The School of Business Administration has received the first part of a $5-million bequest from the estate of Ruth McCabe Bertauche.


Enrollment steady

When classroom doors opened Sept. 27, the UW had exactly 34,000 students, slightly down from last year's enrollment of 34,598.


Research funding record

Federal, private and other research funding to the University of Washington for 1992-93 reached the $430 million mark.


UW earns an A+

The results of the accreditation process, held every 10 years, earned the UW the equivalent of an A+.


I-601 uncertainty

UW officials are worried that, with the passage of Initiative 601, higher education may be a target when lawmakers look for cuts to balance future state budgets.


September 1, 1993

Credits reconsidered

An overhaul of UW graduation requirements hit a snag when more than 100 faculty objected to changes.


Sanctions loom

The Pac-10 is expected to rule on 31 alleged NCAA rule violations made by players or boosters associated with the UW football program.


I-602 looms large

Initiative 602's projected effects are outlined below in an article prepared by the UW Office of University Relations.


Patent pays off

The Washington Research Foundation has given the University $1 million to establish endowed fellowships for promising graduate students.


June 1, 1993

New rules on Greek Row

A fracas that cost a student her eye initiated a new era in which campus officials expect to exert far greater influence over the 4,000 students who reside in the UW's Greek system.


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.


Guest at Commencement

Astronaut Bonnie Dunbar, '71, '75, will be the guest speaker at the University of Washington's 118th Commencement ceremonies.


UW deals with cuts

The University of Washington must absorb a $32-million shortfall in state funding following the passage of the 1993-95 state operating budget.


March 1, 1993

Football probe

Provost Laurel Wilkening appointed Attorney Michael Glazier to investigate allegations of rules infractions in the University of Washington football program and the athletics department.


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.


Slash or invest?

The fate of budget cuts, tuition increases, instructional improvements and salary hikes rests with the state of Washington's revenue forecast.


A matter of degrees

Overhauling undergraduate education won't be easy, but the UW has already made an important start.


December 1, 1992

Funding increase sought

When the legislature meets next month, UW officials will ask Olympia for enough funds to keep the University's motor running.


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.