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1989
The Washington State Legislature authorizes University of Washington branch campuses in Bothell and Tacoma. Donna H. Kerr is named Director of Branch Campus Planning and Dean of the UW Branch Campuses.
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1990
UW Bothell enrolls 126 students and begins the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies at its temporary Canyon Park Business Center site with 13 founding faculty: Constantin Behler, Lauren Benton, Paul Bernard, Jane Decker, JoLynn Edwards, Cynthia Fugate, Jeanne Heuving, Dan Jacoby, Patrick Morris, Cynthia Price, Ramon Sanchez, Robert Schultz, and Alan Wood. John P. Keating is named Dean of the UW Branch Campuses and Vice Provost
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1991
The first class of three students graduates.
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1992
The first official commencement exercises are held, honoring 26 graduates. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Education are initiated.
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1993
The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration is initiated.
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1994
The Washington State Legislature authorizes Cascadia Community College and specifies co-location with UW Bothell. Norman J. Rose is named Dean of UW Bothell and Vice Provost.
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1995
The first UW Bothell Distinguished Teaching Award is presented to Constantin Behler.
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1996
The historic Boone Ranch in Bothell is purchased as a permanent site for the new co-located Cascadia Community College/UW Bothell campus. The Bachelor of Science in Computing & Software Systems and the K-8 Teaching Certification offerings are initiated. JoLynn Edwards and Michael Goldberg receive the Distinguished Teaching Award.
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1997
Student enrollment at UW Bothell grows to over 1,000. Cherry A. McGee Banks receives the Distinguished Teaching Award.
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1998
The groundbreaking for the new campus is held. The forerunner of the MBA Program is initiated. Stanley F. Slater is named Acting Chancellor and Dean of UW Bothell. Carol Leppa receives the Distinguished Teaching Award.
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1999
Warren W. Buck is named as UW Bothell’s first Chancellor. Kevin Laverty receives the Distinguished Teaching Award.
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2000
UW Bothell and Cascadia Community College begin classes at the new campus. Bruce Kochis receives the Distinguished Teaching Award.
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2001
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Master of Arts in Policy Studies are initiated. Andrea Kovalesky receives the Distinguished Teaching Award.
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2002
The Master of Science in Nursing is initiated. The Liberal Arts Program is reorganized as the Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences Program. Carol Zander receives the Distinguished Teaching Award.
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2003
An exchange program with Ehime University in Japan begins. Suzanne Sikma receives the Distinguished Teaching Award.
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2004
UW Bothell receives the Governor’s Award for Organizational Learning and Growth in recognition of its successful co-location and construction. Alan Wood receives the Distinguished Teaching Award.
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2005
The Washington State Legislature approves the addition of four-year programs at UW Bothell. Dual enrollment begins. Steven G. Olswang is named as Interim Chancellor. Carole Kubota receives the Distinguished Teaching Award.
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2006
The 5,000th student graduates. Freshman classes begin. The Center for Student Entrepreneurship and the Business Development Center are chartered. Ron Krabill receives the Distinguished Teaching Award.
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2007
The Nursing Program begins offering courses at its Mount Vernon site. Kenyon S. Chan is named as Chancellor. David Goldstein receives the Distinguished Teaching Award.
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2008
The 21st Century Campus Initiative is launched. The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Computing and the Master of Arts in Cultural Studies are launched. The Biotechnology and Biomedical Technology Institute, Center on Reinventing Public Education, and Goodlad Institute for Education Renewal are chartered. The Student Fitness Center opens. Gowri Shankar receives the Distinguished Teaching Award.
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2009
Peter Littig receives the Distinguished Teaching Award. The MBA Program begins offering courses at UW Bothell’s new Bellevue Eastside Leadership Center. The Science and Technology Program launches and the Master of Science in Computing & Software Systems is initiated. The first student housing community and the SR 522 Access Ramp open. The Interactive Online Technology Academy is chartered. Student enrollment will exceed 2,100 and the 20th year celebration begins.
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2010
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is initiated. Approval and funding is granted to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Everett. The first freshman class graduates. Diane Gillespie receives the Distinguished Teaching Award.
