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March 2004 issue
Koon family’s tradition of giving spans UW history
Recent gifts from a distinguished alumnus will create an endowed chair in the Department of Construction Management and continue a family history of dedication to a range of University programs.
March 2004 issue
Research aims to better understand weight-loss surgery
Stomach bypass surgery for the “super obese” Is more than a fad. The UW has a $1.5 million grant to better understand bariatric surgery and spinoffs that might lead to the ultimate diet pill.
March 2004 issue
President’s contract extended; search continues for next UW leader
At its Nov. 21 meeting, the UW Board of Regents changed the status of UW President Lee Huntsman, dropping “interim” from his title and extending his contract until fall 2005.
March 2004 issue
UW community honors Graduate School dean who died in avalanche
The death of Graduate School Dean Marsha Landolt in an avalanche Jan. 2 was a tragic loss for the University of Washington in many ways.
March 2004 issue
Low-income people more likely to be overweight, research shows
Healthy foods that aid in weight loss and provide a feeling of fullness cost more than energy-dense foods such as French fries, soft drinks, candy and cookies. The result: poor people are more likely to be overweight.
March 2004 issue
Lawmakers debate higher-ed enrollments, performance contracts
To the surprise of many longtime Olympia observers, higher education has been a hot topic during the 2004 legislative session. As lawmakers work toward a March 11 adjournment, they are debating bills on new enrollments, performance contracts and other issues.
March 2004 issue
Barbara Hedges takes surprise retirement as UW athletic director
After 12 years, 7 months and 27 days of running the UW sports program, Intercollegiate Athletics Director Barbara Hedges retired Jan. 16, following months of controversy over a gambling football coach and a drug-dispensing team doctor.
Dec. 2003 issue
Paul Allen’s ties to the UW run deep
Paul Allen looms over Seattle and the nation as one of America's legendary entrepreneurs, computer visionaries and philanthropists.
Dec. 2003 issue
Henry Villard, the donor who saved the ‘U’
The UW was facing a crisis. Without funds from the state Legislature, the school was forced to cut programs and faculty. The strapped president was left with nowhere to turn. His only hope was a donation from a charitable citizen.
March 2003 issue
Paul Allen saw the future in computers
Paul Allen saw the potential for computers when most of us didn't.
Dec. 2003 issue
‘Jack’ Steiner, 1917-2003
John E. "Jack" Steiner, '40, was chief designer of the Boeing 727 and 737, the two best-selling commercial jets of all time.
Dec. 2003 issue
Theodor Jacobsen, 1901-2003
Theodor Jacobsen was for nearly 40 years was the sole member and "executive officer" of the UW astronomy department.
Dec. 2003 issue
Teenage sons inspired author Michele Torrey, ’88
Michele Torrey, '88, was having trouble finding books for her three teen-age sons. She decided to fix that problem by writing one herself.
Dec. 2003 issue
Sarkowskys honored for two decades of service to UW
Family and friends paid tribute to the contributions of two alumni at the UW's Second Annual Recognition Gala Sept. 5 at Suzzallo Library.
Dec. 2003 issue
Former UW team physician faces drug inquest
The UW is investigating charges that a former team physician may have distributed prescription drugs without following proper medical procedures, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Oct. 23.
Dec. 2003 issue
New rules for transfer students but UW’s doors remain open
Changes in transfer and financial aid rules will have a long term effect on how many students the UW admits—and how fast they graduate—but will not change the UW's commitment to keeping its doors open.
Dec. 2003 issue
Airplane seating requirements could mean more infant and toddler deaths
Injury prevention experts say requiring parents to buy a ticket and bring a safety seat for young children on airplanes could actually result in more deaths.
Dec. 2003 issue
Melee prompts UW to help improve security off campus
Interim President Lee Huntsman announced a set of initiatives to address issues of noise, disturbance and security in the neighborhood bordering the University north of N.E. 45th Street.
Dec. 2003 issue
Native languages make a comeback, with an assist from UW
The UW is helping to revive Native languages of the Pacific Northwest, thanks in part to a quirky professor's quest in the 1930s to preserve tribal legends and songs.
Dec. 2003 issue
Near-record enrollment for 2003-04 as minority percentages rise
The University of Washington reached near-record enrollment numbers fall quarter as it reported 39,136 students at its Seattle campus.
