In the lowlands of Nepal, near the Indian border, humans and tigers have coexisted for centuries. After years of declining numbers, tiger populations are now growing, putting pressure on resources like food, water, and land that are shared with nearby farms and villages—and leading to increased conflict between humans and tigers. Nepal Tiger Trust is a nonprofit group that tracks tiger populations in Chitwan National Park and tries to educate local communities about their wild neighbors.
Three University of Puget Sound students claimed second place in the Air & Waste Management Association’s (AWMA) Environmental Challenge international (ECi) competition, a highly competitive, engineering-dominated contest.
Beyond the cheering crowds and the final whistle, the journey of a college athlete is a demanding one. Recognizing this, the University of Puget Sound is taking a significant step in supporting the whole athlete by prioritizing the well-being and leadership development of its female student-athletes, thanks to a generous endowment of $1 million from 1991 graduate Christi Offutt and the Offutt Family Foundation.
Growing up, Angela Ronces-Cortes ’24 didn’t have a roadmap for getting into college. The daughter of immigrants, Ronces-Cortes knew she was interested in pursuing higher education, but wasn’t quite sure where to begin. All she knew for sure was that she wanted to go away to college and that some of her friends in her high school orchestra were thinking of applying to the School of Music at the University of Puget Sound.
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.
Tacoma, WA — University of Puget Sound is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation at a relatively affordable price, according to The Princeton Review®. The education services company named Puget Sound as one of its Best Value Colleges for 2024 on June 20.
The University of Puget Sound has been recognized by Colleges of Distinction for its strong undergraduate business program and exceptional career development program. This is a testament to Puget Sound’s commitment to going beyond traditional education, fostering an active learning environment that prepares students for success in their chosen careers.
The University of Puget Sound is proud to announce that it has received a $3 million commitment from Robert C. Pohlad, Rebecca Pohlad, and Chris R. Pohlad ’07 to establish the Pohlad Family Scholarship. This gift will create opportunities for students to pursue their education at Puget Sound and make lasting impacts in their communities.
On a cloudy Saturday morning, the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor buzzed with an unusual air of celebration. The atmosphere inside the prison walls was energetic and hopeful as the University of Puget Sound and the Freedom Education Project Puget Sound (FEPPS) hosted an inaugural commencement ceremony, marking a historic moment for 10 incarcerated women who completed their Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies.
