Chelsea Herman says one of the best parts of her new job as Director of Athletics at the University of Puget Sound is getting to walk around practices and see the student-athletes in action, under the guidance of coaches she describes as “tremendous masters of their craft.” Her goal, she said, as they develop in the classroom and competition, is for them to know she is their No. 1 fan. Herman knows from experience how formative and fun intercollegiate athletics can be for scholar-athletes, their institutions, and their communities.

Looking for a smoother transition from high school to college? The University of Puget Sound’s First Year Inside (FYI) program helps incoming students begin their college journey with confidence, connection, and support. 

Dr. Hajung Lee, associate professor of religion, spirituality, and society and bioethics and director of FYI, has worked closely with the program and witnessed its impact firsthand. 

For four weeks, University of Puget Sound students received a unique glimpse into the future of neuroscience when scientists from the Allen Institute brought cutting-edge, hands-on training to Professor of Biology Siddharth Ramakrishnan's advanced neuroscience class.

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.

It wasn't a fictional plot twist but a real-life 19th-century cold case that had Mia Steiner ’27 and her classmates huddled around a whiteboard, mapping out suspects and motives. The students were investigating the infamous 1880 Donnelly family murders — an unsolved case that took place in Canada more than a century ago. Their work was part of a Puget Sound class, Murder and Mayhem Under the Microscope, taught by Amy Fisher, professor of Science, Technology, Health, and Society.

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’s Department of Theatre Arts will present Bertolt Brecht’s classic drama, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, this fall, exploring themes of justice and morality. 

The University of Puget Sound is proud to announce the launch of its new Hybrid Master of Education (MEd) Counseling Program, strategically designed to fill a widening gap in regional clinical mental health and school counseling education and provide aspiring counseling professionals with the flexibility and accessibility to advance their careers while balancing work and personal commitments.

The University of Puget Sound will host a powerful residency with New York’s Reentry Theater of Harlem (RTH), bringing its innovative, arts-based approach to justice and rehabilitation to campus from Oct. 20 to Nov. 17. The visit, featuring RTH founder Alex Anderson and assistant art director Rory Anderson and Arts educator Charanya Ramakrishnan, is a major initiative of the university’s Mellon Foundation-funded project to reimagine justice through the humanities.