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December 1, 1995
New president’s first weeks cover UW and the state
President Richard L. McCormick's first weeks in office have included a whirlwind tour of eastern Washington, speaking engagements to hundreds of groups and consultations about the big strategic choices facing the UW.
September 1, 1995
Dedication shows in new UW president
When we asked Richard McCormick and his family to pose for some pictures to run in Columns, he literally went the extra mile.
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.
June 1, 1995
Our first president
Asa Mercer is gained fame for bringing shiploads of women around Cape Horn to the then-wild Puget Sound area in the 1860s.
Search continues
President William P. Gerberding has agreed to stay at the University until August 31, two months later than the date he originally set for stepping down.
March 1, 1995
Gerberding looks back
William Gerberding looks back at 16 eventful years as UW president.
Goodbye, Gerberding
William P. Gerberding has put his imprint on the University of Washington as few presidents have.
September 1, 1994
Ravamp plan
A yearlong Presidential Task Force proposed substantial changes to prepare the UW for the 21st century.
June 1, 1994
Presidential search
UW Board of Regents President Mari Clack named a panel of 18 to begin the search for a new UW president.
March 1, 1994
Gerberding to retire
Dr. William P. Gerberding announced at the Jan. 21 Board of Regents meeting that he will resign his presidency.
With Gerberding’s departure, UW will go from excellence to uncertainty
With the announcement that President William P. Gerberding will step down next year, the University of Washington leaves an era of excellence for a time of uncertainty.
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.
December 1, 1989
Four more years
With the election of George Bush, the Age of Reagan seems likely to last for at least four more years.