United States invades Panama. Richard M. Daley becomes mayor of Chicago. The Rock is moved 30 feet to the east as part of a beautification project in the plaza between Harris Hall and University Hall. Penn State joins the Big Ten. 1990 Women's basketball team wins a share of their first Big Ten title.
Soviet Union ceases to exist.
Bill Clinton elected president. 1992 Gary Barnett becomes head football coach. Leon Forrest, professor of African American studies and English, publishes Divine Days. 1993 Garry Wills wins the Pulitzer Prize for his book Lincoln at Gettysburg . NUNet computer network installed.