"One of the greatest joys of my presidency has been the opportunity to work alongside you — our incredible alumni. Whether meeting you at events, welcoming you back to our beautiful campus for Homecoming, or seeing the way you mentor our students, I am constantly inspired by the way you carry the ‘To the Heights’ spirit into the world. You are the living legacy of this university, and your passion for this institution has been a primary source of energy for me throughout my tenure.

Christina Baker ’06

At the University of Puget Sound, the classroom has always been more than a place where faculty deliver information to students. It is where conversations unfold as students test ideas and begin the challenging and rewarding work of thinking itself.

For more than 700 Loggers, that work does not end at graduation. Today, they stand at the front of classrooms and labs around the world, continuing a lifelong relationship with learning, teaching, and discovery. 

Editor's note: The title alludes to a classic work in history and autobiography, The Education of Henry Adams. In recounting her own life as involving a quest to reclaim the power and promise of education, Ramona Bennett Bill has written a new landmark in the genre.
 

The education of Ramona Bennett Bill MEd’81, Hon.’00 did not start auspiciously.

It was the evening of April 29, 1997, and something remarkable was about to take place. Students crowded into Schneebeck Concert Hall, buzzing with excitement and nerves. As they navigated to their seats, they whispered to each other, eager to witness the inaugural spring showcase of the Repertory Dance Group (RDG). Chatter filled the room until 8 o’clock struck and the lights dimmed.

Alumna Ellen Ferguson ’72 will deliver the keynote address for the 134th Commencement Ceremony at the University of Puget Sound and will receive an honorary degree alongside community leader and Trustee Emeritus William T. Weyerhaeuser.

Tiffany Newton became University of Puget Sound’s director of Alumni & Parent Relations in December 2025. Originally from Northern California, Newton served as the Director of Alumni and Community Engagement at Willamette University before joining Puget Sound. Newton’s unique background brought her to Puget Sound with a keen understanding of human connection and empowerment.