TACOMA, Wash. — The University of Puget Sound is pleased to announce that Tanya Erzen, associate professor of religion, spirituality, and society and director of crime, law, and justice studies, has been awarded a grant of $598,500 from Ascendium Education Group. This funding will support the university's Technical Assistance for Teaching and Learning Initiative, aimed at enhancing education within college classrooms in prison.
The University of Puget Sound is proud to welcome U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer as the featured speaker of the Spring 2024 Susan Resneck Pierce Lecture in Public Affairs and the Arts.
Kilmer, known for his dedication to advancing the regional economy, prioritizing higher education accessibility for all, and advocating for our armed forces and veterans, will share insights on his bill, the Building Civic Bridges Act, during the lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Schneebeck Concert Hall.
Tacoma, Wash. - The University of Puget Sound has been awarded $1.3 million from The Mellon Foundation to fund its groundbreaking project, "Reimagining Justice and Carceral Systems through the Humanities." This transformative initiative will employ humanities approaches to shed light on the experiences of those most affected by criminal and legal systems and expand our crime, law, and justice studies program.
A student’s first year on campus can be daunting, but students at the University of Puget Sound don’t have to face the challenges of acclimating to college life alone. Through the long-running Peer Advisor program, incoming students are paired up with juniors and seniors who provide them with support and mentorship. The program provides a vital connection between new students and the wealth of resources available at Puget Sound.
TACOMA, Wash. - University of Puget Sound is pleased to invite the community to its 38th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 6:30 p.m. The event at Kilworth Memorial Chapel will feature a thought-provoking keynote lecture by Professor Fred Johnson III, the Spring 2024 Swope Endowed Lecturer.
Alika Antone ’00, DPT’05 loves any chance to visit the University of Puget Sound’s campus in Tacoma’s North End, where he spent his undergraduate years and obtained his doctor of physical therapy degree as a grad student. Whether serving on the Alumni Council Executive Committee (ACEC), attending athletics events, or playing noon basketball with old friends in the Athletics & Aquatics Center, Antone is always on the lookout for ways to stay connected to his alma mater and support the next generation of students.
TACOMA, Wash. — The University of Puget Sound is pleased to announce a 13% increase in first-time college students, with 58 more students enrolled in the Fall 2023 incoming class compared to the previous year.
"The increase in first-time college students is a testament to the great work of our enrollment division and speaks to the outstanding quality of a Puget Sound education. It reaffirms our commitment to academic excellence and underscores our dedication to student success," said Isiaah Crawford, president of the University of Puget Sound.
Don Scott ’91 became Puget Sound’s director of Alumni & Parent Relations in September, bringing him back to the campus where he spent his college years. After 27 years away, Scott is excited to return to Puget Sound and help Loggers stay connected with each other and their alma mater. We caught up with the Class of 1991 grad to ask about his memories of campus, why he decided to come back, and how his team works to keep alumni excited and engaged.
Q: What brought you to Puget Sound as a student?
