1. A World-Class Education

Puget Sound is one of the nation’s premier institutions, according to The Princeton Review's new college rankings for 2027.

2.  Bending the Broken Arc

George Washington University's Matthew S. Nosanchuk will deliver the Swope Endowed Lecture on Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Schneebeck Concert Hall.

3.  Hands-On Research

We sat down with four undergraduate students to learn about their summer research projects, which span many disciplines, from the biology of plant growth to sculpture.

Institutional Excellence and Viability

This summer, Dr. John Johnson joined the University of Puget Sound as interim vice president for institutional equity and diversity. A native of Philadelphia, Johnson earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Penn State, a master’s degree in educational psychology from Ball State University, and his Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. This year marks his 30th year in higher education. We sat down with Johnson to discuss the national climate around diversity, equity, and inclusion and how we can all be a part of making Puget Sound a place where everyone feels welcome.

Always a Logger

When Susan Resneck Pierce stepped down from the presidency in 2003, she and her husband moved to Florida to spend time with her daughter, son-in-law, and eventually two grandsons. To start off the 2026–27 academic year, former Arches editor Chuck Luce checked in with President Pierce to update the community on what her work and world has looked like since retirement.

It's All Happening at Puget Sound

Join us this week for events like the Experiential Learning Internship Symposium, the Toast to the New Semester for graduate students, and much more.

There's always something happening at Puget Sound. From lectures and performances to athletic events and artist exhibits, you can find it all on the Events Calendar at pugetsound.edu/events.

He Shoots, He Scores

Forward Jackson Smith ’28 was named Men's Soccer Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week by the Northwest Conference. Smith opened the Logger Men's Soccer season with a three-goal performance, netting a hat trick against Lake Forest. Two goals came off a breakaway and one goal off a converted penalty kick. He kept it rolling against Chapman, starting the match and adding another shot. In two games, he's scored three goals on six shots. The Loggers return to action on Saturday, Sept. 19, at noon when they host George Fox at Baker Stadium. 

Water-Based Epidemiology, Plastic Waste, and Everything in Between

Last week, over 100 undergraduate students presented their findings and final projects from the Summer Research program, where students work closely with a faculty mentor to conduct high-level, independent work; learn more about their field of study; and build professional skills.

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