History, art, culture — and a typhoon.

When five University of Puget Sound students and two faculty members traveled to China in July 2024, they encountered it all.

During their 10-day trip, Typhoon Gaemi hit Fuzhou, the port city in southeastern China where Puget Sound visitors were staying on the campus of Hwa Nan Women’s College. As the storm poured constant rain for several days, “everything closed,” recalled Noah Hornecker ’26.

From May 12–23, 2025, Professor of Biology Andreas Madlung will lead a unique and in-depth alumni trip to Berlin, Germany. Over the span of 12 days, participants will learn about the city's history and urban ecology. This tour strengthens and promotes the ideals of lifelong learning and the importance of staying curious. This journey offers a personalized experience with an expert guide who will share their local insights and take you off the beaten paths of Berlin.

Multiple programs at the University of Puget Sound have been recognized by Intelligent.com, a widely respected source for higher education rankings and research. The university has been awarded top honors across several disciplines, reinforcing its status as a leader in higher education.

This year, the University of Puget Sound will hold its first-ever induction ceremony for the highly anticipated and discussed Tri-Alpha honors society. Members of the First-Generation Loggers Committee have had this project in the works for some time now, and are excited at the new possibilities this society will bring students at the university.

TACOMA, Wash. – The University of Puget Sound is proud to announce Lina McDonald of Bend, Oregon, and Grace Shirley of Castle Rock, Colorado, as the recipients of the Lillis Scholarship, one of the university’s most distinguished honors for incoming students in the class of 2028.

TACOMA, Wash. – The University of Puget Sound is proud to announce incoming students Bryce Kirk of Sedona, Arizona, and Esther Mosaku of Abule-Egbe, Nigeria, as the two newest recipients of the prestigious Matelich Scholarship for the Class of 2028.

University of Puget Sound faculty were recently honored for their work and contribution for the 2023–24 academic year during an awards dinner. The annual awards dinner recognized exceptional contributions to teaching, research, and service, showcasing the university’s commitment to academic excellence. The award winners include:

TACOMA, Wash. - The University of Puget Sound has been honored once again for its academic excellence, securing a spot among the Best National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. The university claimed the #95 spot in a highly competitive category among universities nationwide. Puget Sound was also recognized as a “Best Value School” moving up three spots to #81.

University of Puget Sound is pleased to announce a gift of $1.15 million from Trustee Sumner P. Erdman ’87. The gift will support Logger Athletics, the Puget Sound Fund, and experiential learning.