News, events, and stories from University of Puget Sound.
Puget Sound was recognized as a College of Distinction for 2025 for its commitment to student success and career readiness.
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2. Remembering a Visionary
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Alumnus, trustee emeritus, and dedicated advocate for education Thomas Edwin Leavitt ’71, J.D.’75, P’10 died June 15 in Seattle at the age of 76.
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Maddie Hanses ’20 reflects on the study abroad experience that set her on the path to honoring members of her family who died in the Holocaust at a ceremony in Germany.
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Volunteering as a Life's Vocation
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Life for Daniel Pietenpol ’93, P’24 over the last 30 years or so has been marked by a deep commitment to volunteerism and service. Whether he was working with legislators on key educational issues as part of the U.S. National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) or helping University of Puget Sound students just beginning their collegiate journey, Pietenpol’s desire to help others has been unyielding.
And to think, it all started with a food and safety committee.
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Strategic Storytelling in Finance
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kim Kvaal was a guest on the CBO Speaks podcast. In the episide, Kvaal talks about making technical financial communication accessible and the importance of maintaining strong relationships while navigating difficult financial decisions. The podcast is a production of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), featuring in-depth conversations with chief business officers in higher education.
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Prints and paintings by Professor Emeritus Bill Colby, who died in 2019, will be available to purchase at an upcoming gallery sale in Seattle. The sale is open to the public on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Luther Room, located at 2414 31st Ave. W. in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood. A portion of the proceeds will support the Bill Colby Art Scholarship at Puget Sound.
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The Sweet Taste of Knowledge
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Students and faculty gathered under the grey whale skeleton in Harned Hall to participate in the 15th annual summer research dessert contest. Each treat had to relate to their summer research projects — from chocolate-dipped strawberry molecules to matcha and black sesame Zen Buddhist mandala cookies.
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