Tacoma, WA — University of Puget Sound will welcome Kevin Riordan as director of institutional research, effective Sept. 4, 2024. Riordan brings a wealth of experience in institutional research and assessment to Puget Sound, having spent 25 years in the field. 

The University of Puget Sound has received a $1 million gift from 1991 graduate Christi Offutt and the Offutt Family Foundation. This generous donation establishes the Offutt Family Foundation Endowed Fund for Women Athletes’ success, with a focus on promoting wellness and leadership.

Tacoma, WA — University of Puget Sound is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation at a relatively affordable price, according to The Princeton Review®. The education services company named Puget Sound as one of its Best Value Colleges for 2024 on June 20. 

The University of Puget Sound has been recognized by Colleges of Distinction for its strong undergraduate business program and exceptional career development program. This is a testament to Puget Sound’s commitment to going beyond traditional education, fostering an active learning environment that prepares students for success in their chosen careers.

The University of Puget Sound is proud to announce that it has received a $3 million commitment from Robert C. Pohlad, Rebecca Pohlad, and Chris R. Pohlad ’07 to establish the Pohlad Family Scholarship. This gift will create opportunities for students to pursue their education at Puget Sound and make lasting impacts in their communities.

On a cloudy Saturday morning, the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor buzzed with an unusual air of celebration. The atmosphere inside the prison walls was energetic and hopeful as the University of Puget Sound and the Freedom Education Project Puget Sound (FEPPS) hosted an inaugural commencement ceremony, marking a historic moment for 10 incarcerated women who completed their Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies.

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GUITAR HEROES 

You recently were named to the Presidents’ Council for the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. What made you decide to play a leadership role in that effort? 

Before I get into my speech I just wanted to say that I’m so beyond grateful to be here on this stage. I invited my family here this weekend to participate in commencement activities. One thing they weren’t expecting, however, was to see me up here. For the last month or so, I’ve kept this little secret of being the Commencement Speaker, so little do you all know you were all part of a bit of a surprise today. I just wanted to extend my thanks and graciousness to them.