Greek Row melee results in student losing sight in one eye. Bill Clinton defeats George Bush to become 42nd president. Special investigator appointed after charges of NCAA violations by UW football program boosters are published in the Los Angeles Times. Gerberding addresses UW, later appoints task force to look at emerging issues in undergraduate education, graduate education and research, and institutional structure. UW now ranked second for all U.S. colleges and universities receiving federal research funding.
Regents authorize resumption of investments in companies doing business in South Africa.
Spending limit Initiative 601 passes by a 20,000-vote margin. Tax rollback Initiative 602 defeated. President Gerberding announces plans to step down in June of 1995. Nirvana's Kurt Cobain commits suicide. Presidential Task Force recommends establishing an Undergraduate College and encourages interdisciplinary learning.