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

The University of Puget Sound will host its first DataFest, a weekend-long data analysis competition, from March 27–29, 2026, in Trimble Hall. Students are invited to solve a real-world puzzle using a secret dataset that will be revealed at the kickoff event.

DataFest is a nationwide event organized by the American Statistical Association, bringing together undergraduate students to analyze a curated, real-world dataset. Students compete in teams of two to five and use the tools they know best to uncover insights and present their findings.

The University of Puget Sound is proud to announce that Los Angeles–based multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and producer Grace Youn ’13 will deliver the Spring 2026 Susan Resneck Pierce Lecture in Public Affairs and the Arts. The event, titled “The Art of Not Knowing Yet,” will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. in Schneebeck Concert Hall.

Fans at this fall’s Homecoming football game witnessed a piece of Puget Sound history unfold. Twenty years after the original mascot’s debut, the university unveiled a new look for Grizz, the Loggers’ No. 1 fan.

It’s been yet another incredible year at the University of Puget Sound. From launching innovative new programs to celebrating the accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni, there are so many Logger stories that highlight the power of a liberal arts education to transform lives. Here are 10 stories from 2025 that you may have missed.

The University of Puget Sound is proud to welcome Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth as the keynote speaker for the 40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Bridgeforth, who will also serve as the university’s Spring 2026 Swope Endowed Lecturer, will deliver his address at 7 p.m. in Schneebeck Concert Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

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.

A new report from the University of Puget Sound is drawing national attention for its findings on how colleges can better support incarcerated students pursuing higher education.

Walking around the University of Puget Sound's campus, you're immediately surrounded by a rich and vibrant landscape. Trees, shrubs, and native plants fill the area, creating a living environment that supports and shelters a wide variety of animals and other plants. This ecosystem isn't just beautiful to look at — it plays a vital role in the physical health of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The University of Puget Sound is honored to announce that Dr. Vanessa Gomez Brake, the senior associate dean for Religious and Spiritual Life at the University of Southern California (USC), will deliver the Swope Endowed Lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2025, in Kilworth Memorial Chapel.