1.  Snow Business

Tara Brown Clark '93 turned a vintage ski suit dare into a thriving women's apparel brand —and today her colorful, retro-inspired onesies are hitting the slopes at the Olympics. 

2.  Always a Logger

Clara Brown’s '17 journey from a spinal cord injury at 12 to becoming a world champion and 2024 Paralympic bronze medalist is featured in the latest episode of Always a Logger.

3.  Crack the Code

Puget Sound will host its first DataFest, a weekend-long data analysis competition, March 27–29, where students will tackle a real-world puzzle using a secret dataset.

Bridging Communities Through Books

For some students, a passion project begins with a single moment of clarity. For Abi Longbottom ’26, a senior majoring in politics and government with a crime, law, and justice studies minor, that moment came during a middle school book drive.

Now, as a Hurley Scholarship recipient, Longbottom has transformed that early experience into a year-long initiative connecting Tacoma-area schools with rural educational institutions in Kenya through Storybook Libraries, an organization that has sent over 8,000 books to students at six schools since its founding.

Emerging Leader

Professor Kristin Johnson has been awarded the 2025 Watson, Helen, Miles, and Audrey Davis Prize by the History of Science Society for her book, Darwin’s Falling Sparrow: Victorian Evolutionists and the Meaning of Suffering. This award recognizes outstanding books in the history of science that are accessible to broad public audiences and undergraduate readers. In her work, Johnson reframes the "Darwin story" through the lived experiences of Victorian families dealing with suffering and loss, providing a deeply human perspective on the origins and impact of evolutionary thought.

Loggers Claim Silver

The men's and women's swim teams made waves this past weekend in Boise, Idaho, securing second-place finishes. The future looks bright for the Loggers, highlighted by Anderson Bennett ’29 earning Men’s Rookie of the Year honors after a dominant 50-point performance. Sam Lyon ’28 highlighted the weekend with a conference title in the men's 500 freestyle. After qualifying first in prelims, Lyon returned in finals to touch the wall in 4:35.18, pulling away in the second half of the race to secure the win. Emory Burden ’27 also rewrote the record books, shattering the Northwest Conference meet record in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 20.63 seconds.

On the women’s side, Holly Zipay ’26 helped lead the 400-yard freestyle relay team to a second-place finish, capping off a historic trophy haul for the program. This performance stands as one of the most successful championship runs in recent program history.

Ready, Set, Graduate!

Mark your calendars! Grad Fair 2026 is coming to Rasmussen Rotunda in Wheelock Student Center on Monday, Feb. 23, and Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is your one-stop shop to prepare to transition from student to alum in a single afternoon. Seniors can stop by to secure Commencement tickets, order regalia, and take professional portraits while enjoying complimentary treats.

You’ll also have the opportunity to chat with the registrar, enter to win prizes, and explore your new perks as a soon-to-be graduate. Don’t miss this chance to check off your graduation to-do list in one convenient location. For more information on preparing for graduation, visit the Commencement website.

Embrace the Unknown

Grace Youn '13 delivered the Spring 2026 Susan Resneck Pierce Lecture titled "The Art of Not Knowing Yet," where she explored curiosity and the ambiguous path toward success. Blending live musical performances with reflections from her career, Youn challenged the audience to embrace uncertainty as a vital tool for creative growth. Her visit included two community master classes, providing students with a look at how technical excellence and an open mind can lead to an extraordinary career.

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