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.

The University of Puget Sound celebrated Logger Day Challenge on March 3, a day of pride and philanthropy. Together, 1,226 Loggers around the world rallied to raise $343,160 to support the next generation of change-makers and ensure that students can access a life-changing liberal arts education.

This February marks the centennial of the formal recognition of Black history in the United