News
December 1, 1992
Professors share Nobel
The discovery of a regulatory mechanism affecting almost all cells led to Nobel honors for two UW professors.
UW lures Leroy Hood to help break the human genetic code
In a 15-year, $3-billion project, scientists are trying to map the chemical sequence of every gene in the human being, what they call the human genome.
The odd couple
Public schools and colleges of education have to team up to improve things for students. Can this odd couple make it together?
September 1, 1992
Campaign's end
The five-year campaign concluded on June 30 with $284 million in gifts and pledges, more than $34 million over its $250-million goal.
Debate over required classes
The teaching engine that runs undergraduate education is due for an overhaul, say some University of Washington faculty.
UW shares growth plans
The UW Board of Regents and the Seattle City Council both approved a 10-year UW master plan in May that includes 43 new projects.
New dean post
In May the UW Board of Regents approved the appointment of Sociology Professor Fred Campbell as the first dean of undergraduate education and vice provost.
UW graduates 8,115
About 8,115 degrees were awarded at morning and afternoon ceremonies, which featured Foley as the guest speaker.
June 1, 1992
Building boom
Four major campus construction projects shift into high gear, transforming the southwest part of campus and boosting the University's teaching and research missions.
Hot stuff
How do you sweep 65 million gallons of high-level radioactive waste under the sagebrush of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation?
Campaign reaches goal
The Campaign for Washington, the UW's first major fund drive, reached $268.3 million in gifts and pledges, far exceeding its $250 million goal.
Budget outlook
The Washington State Legislature adjourned with a budget that left officials "very, very pleased," says Bob Edie, the UW director of government relations.
March 1, 1992
U-PASS launched
The new U-PASS system is one of the most comprehensive transportation management programs in the nation.
Paying the piper
Raising tuition and bringing it under the control of the regents may be the only way to avoid crippling budget cuts.
Campaign hits $260M
Gifts and pledges to the Campaign for Washington grew to $260 million six months before the UWs first major fund drive comes to a close.
December 1, 1991
Funding rises
The University of Washington received more than $356 million in grant and contract awards for 1990-91, up 3 percent over the previous record.
Reform rejected
The University of Washington faculty voted 921 to 434 against establishing a new undergraduate requirement in the study of American pluralism.
Branch enrollment up
University of Washington branch campuses in Tacoma and Bothell attracted scores of new students as they began their second year of classes Sept. 30.
Record gift
William Gates III will give the University of Washington $12 million to establish a new Department of Molecular Biotechnology in the School of Medicine.
September 1, 1991
Labor leader honored
ILWU locals and rank-and-file members are helping to establish the first endowed chair in the country to honor a labor leader.