The traditional college experience is often seen as a four-year journey of self-discovery and academic exploration. But for some, there is an opportunity and a drive to obtain the degree in just three years.

University of Puget Sound’s Iliana Barnes Diaz ’25 has been awarded the Governor’s Student Civic Leadership Award from the Washington Campus Coalition for the Public Good for her work with voter registration. Originally from Eugene, Oregon, she will be formally recognized at an awards ceremony on March 28, 2025, at Seattle University, where she will receive a $1,000 stipend.

For Reggie Westgate ’27, an email from Environmental Studies & Sciences Professor Kena Fox-Dobbs changed everything. It was an invitation to apply for the university’s Georneys (pronounced "journeys") trip to the Galápagos Islands, an opportunity he immediately jumped on.

Admitted undergraduate students and their families are invited to attend Puget Sound Bound, a special event that elevates the traditional campus visit. The event allows future Loggers to truly envision themselves at Puget Sound, and for many, it will be their first time setting foot on the campus they’ll call home for the next four years—an exciting moment in any prospective student’s college search process. 

Aspiring lawyers in the South Sound will have greater access to immersive legal education and opportunities thanks to a new partnership between the University of Puget Sound and Seattle University School of Law. 

An event to inaugurate the partnership will be held on Puget Sound’s campus in Tacoma on Wednesday, March 26. More details to be announced soon.

The University of Puget Sound’s commitment to global engagement extends far beyond its campus, reaching across continents and cultures. This year, two Puget Sound alumnae, Kyra Lee ’24 and Khysa Gustafson ’24, are making their mark as Fulbright scholars, pursuing research in Australia and teaching in Germany. Their experiences highlight the university’s dedication to preparing students for impactful careers at home and abroad.

From the classroom to the Capitol, the University of Puget Sound is making its voice heard. On Jan. 30, students and faculty joined a statewide advocacy day in Olympia, meeting with legislators alongside representatives from more than 100 colleges to champion sustained higher education funding and programs like the Washington College Grant. The experience offered students a firsthand lesson in civic engagement and the critical role of state support in their education.

The University of Puget Sound offers a highly accessible and rewarding 10-week internship program known as the Summer Fellowship Internship (SFI). This program allows students to immerse themselves in a field of interest, gain real-world experience and professional connections, and develop valuable skills for future careers and personal growth. All students accepted into the program receive stipends and are eligible to apply for on-campus housing.

If you ride a bike anywhere around Puget Sound, maybe this will sound familiar. You could be on Vashon Island, or sailing down 30th Street, or heading home from Mount Rainier. There might come a moment, a stretch of road, a bit of path. Maybe it lasts a few seconds, maybe a minute. You might cover half a block or half a mile. Dirt path or winding tarmac. You might be with friends or on your own. Often, it’s on the slightest of downhills, a feeling intensified if you’ve already gone up. 

The University of Puget Sound has been ranked in the top 17% of the World University Rankings for International Students by StudyAbroadAid, a comprehensive global university database.