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Dec. 2002 issue
UW’s greatest hits loaded with golden oldies
For the past three months, Associate Editor Jon Marmor and I have been trying to put together our own selection of greatest hits—101 achievements by UW faculty, alumni, staff, students and even the institution itself.
Dec. 2002 issue
Researchers strike a blow against muscular dystrophy
UW researchers announced a dramatic breakthrough—they were able to insert the missing gene into these defective mice and reverse the effects of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Dec. 2002 issue
Neuheisel penalized for rules violations at Colorado
UW Football Coach Rick Neuheisel has been prohibited from off-campus recruiting activities until May 31, 2003, and his former employer, the University of Colorado, was placed on two years probation.
Dec. 2002 issue
Simpsons honored for five decades of service to UW
Hunter and Dottie’s three children, Brooks, Anne, and Chris, were on hand when Regent Daniel J. Evans presented the Simpsons with the first Gates Volunteer Service Award.
Dec. 2002 issue
Record set as 39,216 attend UW fall quarter
A record 39,216 students came to the UW’s Seattle campus this fall, breaking the previous record of 37,547 set in 1979, the UW admissions office reported.
Dec. 2002 issue
No new enrollments without state funds, regents warn
As the state of Washington faces a $2 billion revenue shortfall, a battle is looming over support for higher education.
Dec. 2002 issue
Urban horticulture center rises from the ashes after arson
Four months before 9/11, terrorism struck the UW when arsonists burned down parts of the Center for Urban Horticulture. Today, a new center is about to rise in its place.
Dec. 2002 issue
McCormick leaves; regents name provost as acting president
Richard L. McCormick announced that he will resign as 28th president of the University of Washington to assume the presidency of Rutgers University.
Sept. 2002 issue
Dawgs fight Cougs and Ducks for Pac-10 football dominance
Armed with an experienced offense, the Washington Huskies figure to fight it out with Oregon and Washington State in the 2002 Pac-10 football race for the prized berth in the Rose Bowl.
Sept. 2002 issue
Genetic first may lead to diabetes breakthrough
Discovery of a gene that plays a major role in type 1 diabetes in rats and is present in nearly identical form in humans might shed light on the little understood processes of the thymus, a research team including University of Washington scientists announced.
Sept. 2002 issue
Former neurosurgery chair resigns, pleads guilty in billing probe
Former UW Neurosurgery Chair H. Richard Winn resigned from the University and pleaded guilty to one count of obstruction of justice, the first legal settlement in a two-year probe of Medicare and Medicaid billing practices.
Sept. 2002 issue
Professor sees the future of technology coming at light speed
By harnessing light instead of electricity to send information, Larry Dalton promises to change the way we work and live.
Sept. 2002 issue
Financial picture is a test of UW’s character
With state support dropping, the UW is looking for a way out of the financial maze, but could these new pathways alter the character of the university?
Sept. 2002 issue
Lorenzo Romar aims to put Husky basketball back on the map
They called him a classic underdog, but Lorenzo Romar's career as a basketball player—and coach—proves that nice guys finish first.
Sept. 2002 issue
Restored Suzzallo Library reclaims its place as the jewel of UW campus
After a decade of planning and construction, a $47 million price tag and a 6.8 earthquake, Suzzallo Library returns to its rightful place as the soul of the university.
Sept. 2002 issue
Marc Lindenberg, 1945-2002
Marc Lindenberg was dean of the UW’s Daniel Evans School of Public Affairs and an influential scholar and practitioner in humanitarian relief and international development.
Sept. 2002 issue
David Matheson keeps finding ways to do more for Native Americans
“My parents taught me that life is not about having more, but rather doing more and being thankful,” David Matheson says.
Sept. 2002 issue
Tears, romance and slumber: Alumni share Suzzallo memories
A brief item in a past issue of Columns asked for alumni memories of Suzzallo Library. Here are some of the responses.
Sept. 2002 issue
How Suzzallo Library got its name
Henry Suzzallo felt that a campus of beauty would enhance the intellectual and moral growth of his students.
Sept. 2002 issue
Pioneering scientist to head genetics at UW
One of the world’s most notable genome scientists, Robert H. Waterston, will become chair of the new Department of Genome Sciences at the UW School of Medicine.
