Bill Gates
September 18, 2024
A powerful pair
The Walkers are being recognized for their lifetime of philanthropy, volunteerism and impact.
December 9, 2020
He taught us how to care
The impact of Bill Gates Sr. will continue to be felt throughout Western Washington, and that is a tribute to his ambition to make this a better world.
November 29, 2020
Bill Gates Sr.’s legacy
As a leader in public service and champion of the UW, Bill Gates Sr. leaves a legacy far beyond his legal contributions.
June 4, 2019
Inventing the future
The UW's Gates Center is a ‘new landmark’ for computer science and engineering.
June 1, 2013
Bill Gates Sr.'s impact
Even at 87, the 2013 Alumnus Sigma Laude Dignatus recipient continues to serve his alma mater while leading the fight for social justice.
September 1, 2008
$2.68 billion of generosity
Connie Kravas, vice president for advancement, interviews Campaign UW Chair Bill Gates Sr., ’49, ’50.
March 1, 2006
Gift honors Gates
The UW School of Law received a record $33.3 million gift from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for scholarships that will allow hundreds of talented students to pursue careers in public service law.
September 1, 2003
Up and coming
Four new buildings open this fall to meet the UW's 21st century teaching, research and public service missions.
June 1, 1996
Gates family pledges $12 million for new Law School building
Microsoft Chairman and CEO William H. Gates III and his wife, Melinda, will contribute $12 million toward construction of a new law school.
September 1, 1995
Bill Gates gives $10 million to honor mother; Physics Building renamed Mary Gates Hall
Bill Gates's gift will establish the Mary Gates Endowment for Students, income from which will support outstanding undergraduate students.
December 1, 1991
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.