governor
May 12, 2020
Justice arrives
Raquel Montoya-Lewis, '95, '96, is the second Native American to ever serve on any state’s supreme court.
June 1, 2007
Closing the gap
In what could be a turning point in the recent history of state support for higher education, the Legislature passed an operating budget on April 22 that gives the UW its biggest financial boost in nearly two decades.
Dan Evans, engineer of change
Fate and a fierce independent streak kept him out of the White House. But that may have been for the best, since it kept Dan Evans close to his home state — and his alma mater.
March 1, 2007
Budget boost
March is a crucial month in Olympia, as the Legislature looks at a new revenue forecast on the 15th and then the House of Representatives releases its two-year budget plan about a week later.
March 1, 2006
Mr. Washington
Stepping down after two terms as a UW regent, Dan Evans reflects on his many UW connections.
December 1, 1998
3 new Regents
Gov. Gary Locke announced Oct. 8 the appointment of three new regents for the University of Washington.
March 1, 1997
Spending limits put squeeze on UW budget plans in Olympia
In past sessions the Legislature often had less money than it wanted to spend, but this session it has more money than it can spend, due to the Initiative 601 spending limit.
March 1, 1994
Dixy Lee Ray, 1914-1994
Dixy Lee Ray was controversial, outspoken, iconoclastic, but also an esteemed teacher and scientist, former governor and UW Zoology professor.
December 1, 1990
Gardner flexes
Gov. Booth Gardner, '58, joined actor/athlete Arnold Schwarzenegger for a workout at the UW's Intramural Activities Building.