administration
September 11, 2021
Eyes on the goal
Sociology Professor Alexes Harris, ’97, works closely with UW Athletics to help student-athletes succeed.
September 4, 2021
New chancellors
Sheila Edwards Lange, ’00, ’06, is the new chancellor of the University of Washington Tacoma. Kristin Esterberg has been named chancellor at UW Bothell.
June 10, 2021
Forward momentum
Erin O'Connell, '96, is back at the UW as the Deputy Athletics Director and the Senior Woman Administrator.
March 9, 2021
Elevating expectations
"My goal was to help Jen further elevate our efforts on the external side of the house, and work closely with a few of our programs," he says.
September 11, 2020
Values and victories
Jennifer Cohen started working at the UW athletic department in 1998 and was promoted to athletic director in 2016.
December 1, 2014
Ombudswhat?
Ombudsman is Swedish for “the people’s advocate.” In 1968, the UW became one of the nation’s first universities to appoint an Ombud. Chuck Sloane looks forward to being part of a long legacy.
December 1, 2013
In good hands
Catching up with Dr. Denzil Suite, the new Vice President for Student Life, on eyeing Seattle, serving students and getting lost.
March 1, 2012
Belief in teaching
A passion for excellence in education led to a career as a UW professor and now an administrator.
June 1, 2011
Up to the challenge
With an adventurer’s spirit, Michael Young plans to make the UW a leader in solving the public higher education funding model.
December 1, 2005
Q&A: Phyllis Wise
A graduate of Swarthmore College and the University of Michigan, Provost Phyllis Wise took over the UW’s No. 2 leadership position in August 2005.
September 1, 2005
Wise choice
Phyllis Wise, former dean of the Division of Biological Sciences at the University of California, Davis, became UW provost Aug. 1. As the University’s chief academic officer and chief budget officer, the provost is the second-highest position on the UW’s leadership team.
June 1, 2004
Mark Emmert's homecoming
In a classic tale of local boy makes good, Mark Emmert rose from a modest background to remarkable success at the helm of two public universities. Now he faces the greatest challenge of his career — president of his alma mater.
March 1, 2004
President stays
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.
Marsha Landolt, 1948-2004
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.
Hedges retires
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.
June 1, 2003
Search is on
About 200 people have been nominated to become the 29th president of the University of Washington, says the chair of an advisory panel that will pass the names of finalists to the Board of Regents later this month.
December 1, 2002
McCormick leaves UW
Richard L. McCormick announced that he will resign as 28th president of the University of Washington to assume the presidency of Rutgers University.
June 1, 2000
Here to stay
How certain is Richard McCormick that he is here for the long haul? "You can schedule the interview for my 10th anniversary right now as far as I'm concerned."
March 1, 2000
Charles Odegaard, 1911-1999
A community remembers the remarkable achievements of Charles Odegaard.
September 1, 1995
McCormick’s road
Richard L. McCormick was born to the academic life, but it wasn't a straight line to the presidency at the University of Washington.
Robert Waldo, 1923-1995
Robert Waldo, '46, devoted more than 30 years to helping chart the course for the University of Washington.
September 1, 1993
Rising star
C. Wayne Clough recently took over in the UW's number two position as provost, the chief academic and budget officer.
March 1, 1993
Provost departing
Provost Laurel Wilkening, the University's second in command and top academic officer, leaves her post July 1.
September 1, 1992
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.
March 1, 1991
Mike Lude out
Milo R. "Mike" Lude, athletic director at the University of Washington for 14 years, retired Jan. 15 from that position.