The University of Puget Sound's Health Professions Advising program is experiencing unprecedented growth, now supporting 523 students and alumni as they pursue careers in healthcare. This year, 442 undergraduate students — 28% of the student body — identify as pre-health, while 81 alumni are actively preparing applications for professional health graduate programs. The numbers reflect a program built on relationships and sustained commitment. 

Faculty at the University of Puget Sound have published a paper in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, one of the field’s top journals, showcasing a novel climate model designed not for advanced researchers, but for undergraduate students. The paper, published on Jan. 1, 2026, identifies a major gap in climate education, and presents "Cambio," a simplified yet robust climate model that fills that gap.

University of Puget Sound has been recognized for its strong commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges: 2026 Edition.

The University of Puget Sound is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduates, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company featured Puget Sound in the 2026 edition of its annual college guide, The Best 391 Colleges.