1976: The Murray Research Center is established in Radcliffe Yard.

1977: Horner and University President Derek C. Bok strike a new deal under which Radcliffe preserves its legal independence and regains fiscal control from Harvard.

1989: Linda S. Wilson becomes the seventh president of Radcliffe College.

1993: The Radcliffe Public Policy Institute (RPPI) is established by the college's trustees.

1995: Radcliffe restructured: Wilson divides the college into two administrative categories, educational programs and institutes for advanced studies. The position of dean of Radcliffe College is also eliminated, prompting protests from students angered by the firing of Philippa A. Bovet, who served as dean for 17 years.

1996: Radcliffe Vice President Barbara J. Nelson steps down; the post is eliminated.

April 1998: News emerges that Radcliffe and Harvard are involved in secret negotiations.

October 1998: Wilson conducts a national tour, asking alumnae what they would like Radcliffe to look like in the 21st century.

December 1998: Vice President for Finance and Administration Nancy J. Dunn steps down.

1999

January 1999: Director of Communications Lyn Chamberlin and RPPI Administrative Director Susan Shefte resign within a week of one another.

April 20, 1999: Harvard and Radcliffe announce their intent to establish the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Radcliffe's 'College' days end after 105 years.