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.

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.

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized the University of Puget Sound for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. Puget Sound was awarded the 2022 Washington Campus Voting Challenge Gold Seal for having the highest registration rate among four-year institutions, reflecting its commitment to ensuring that nonpartisan democratic engagement is a defining feature of campus life.

Changes are coming to Universtiy of Puget Sound’s Dining & Event Services (DES) designed to enhance the dining experience and value for students and the campus community. From expanded menu options to innovative technology, these changes are a result of student feedback and a commitment to providing top-notch dining services.

The University of Puget Sound is one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduates according to The Princeton Review. The education services company profiles and recommends Puget Sound in the new edition of its annual college guide, The Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition.

In July, the University of Puget Sound closed the books on another successful fundraising year, celebrating $31.18 million in gifts and pledges—one of the biggest fundraising years in the university’s history. These gifts help the university continue to advance the ambitious goals of its 10-year strategic plan, Leadership for a Changing World, and further establish Puget Sound among the finest liberal arts institutions in the country.

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.