For the last five decades, the Tides Tavern, founded by Logger Peter Stanley ’69, has been a beloved spot to grab a bite on the Gig Harbor waterfront. The historic eatery, which opened in 1973, entered a new era in January 2026 after it was acquired by the Anthony’s Restaurants chain. Amy Burns, president and CEO of Anthony’s Restaurants, said the company would maintain the beloved aspects of the Tides, including the menu, the team, the dockside service, and the award-winning women’s restroom (if you know, you know). 

University of Puget Sound student Tdohasan Sunray ’27 received a President and Chancellor’s Student Civic Leadership Award during an April 17 ceremony at The Museum of Flight at Boeing Field. The award, sponsored by the Washington Campus Coalition for the Public Good, recognizes outstanding college student civic leaders from consortium schools. Sunray was joined onstage by Gov.

The University of Puget Sound's Athletic Department celebrated the conclusion of the facility upgrades to Logger Baseball Field and Logger Softball Field on Sunday, April 12th, marking a new era in Logger Athletics. 

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.

Rebecca Johnson DPT’27 and her classmates spend their Wednesday mornings at the YMCA, showing local teenagers the difference between a proper squat and one that invites injury later. No prescriptions. No diagnoses. Just conversation, demonstration, and the occasional laugh between sets.

African American Studies (AFAM) will host a conversation between Lily Godwin ’26 and Dr. Melanie Rouse on April 1 in honor of Women’s History Month. The celebration also serves as a commemoration of Godwin’s accomplishments on and off the field. 

The University of Puget Sound will host the Puget Sound Symposium on AI & Privacy on April 16, 2026. This one-day event brings together an interdisciplinary cohort of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to confront the ethical and legal challenges posed by the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. The symposium is organized by the university’s AI & Human Values Initiative.

The Washington State Legislature passed its supplemental budget, without restoring funding for the Washington College Grant and College Bound Scholarship programs to prior levels, resulting in sustained reductions to state student financial aid. The decision maintains the significant cuts made to state aid programs last year. This change affects Washington students at the University of Puget Sound and many others across the state who rely on this funding to help pay for college.

Ride Together Pierce’s Best Commute Business leadership program has named the University of Puget Sound a 2025 Best Commuter Business. The designation recognizes the university’s commitment to reducing traffic congestion, fuel consumption, and environmental impact through sustainable transportation advocacy. 

At the University of Puget Sound, doctoral students gain real-world experience, working side-by-side with practicing occupational therapists to provide vital care.

“It’s a very awesome resource that I feel like a lot of people don’t take advantage of,” said Lucas Willers, whose daughter, Isla, is a pediatric client.