1. Greater, We Ascend

Puget Sound publicly launched the Greater, We Ascend campaign, a bold initiative to raise $150 million for experiential learning, access to education, and lifelong learning.

2.  Let Me Count the Ways

The latest issue of Arches explores a tiny fraction of the many reasons to love Puget Sound, starting with No. 1 — you.

3.  Return on Investment

The Princeton Review named Puget Sound one of its Best Value Colleges for 2027, based on the university's overall cost, rigorous educational offerings, and career services.

A Culture of Civic Action

As the November elections approach, the Civic Engagement Team is shifting into high gear. Operating out of the Experiential Learning Office, this student-led group has a history of state and national recognition and is dedicated to ensuring that every eligible student has the resources to actively engage in their communities.

Olivia Kent-Horton ’27, the university's voter registration specialist, spends her hours tackling everything from absentee ballot logistics to out-of-state voting resources. Many students are voting away from home for the first time and considering local issues, such as Pierce County's minimum wage increases. Kent-Horton emphasizes that voting while in college is an important tool for personal growth and self-advocacy.

“When you step away from your own world, and you go someplace new, it expands what becomes important to you, and it helps you find your value systems,” Kent-Horton said.  

Tacoma is a College Town

President Isiaah Crawford co-authored an op-ed in The News Tribune with the presidents of Pacific Lutheran University and University of Washington Tacoma. In the article, the three presidents argue that higher education is key to the region's economic future. 

"The great challenges of today are complicated," they write. "Solving them requires critical thinking and nuanced leadership. Students need to be able to think across multiple fields, work with people who approach problems differently, evaluate evidence, and embrace complexity. Our goal is not just to prepare graduates for the workforce, but to prepare them to help industries to evolve and thrive."

It's All Happening at Puget Sound

Join us this week for events like an all-day reading of The Odyssey, an Entrepreneur Fair, Night at the Museum: Spooky Specimens, 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.

An Evening With Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown will deliver the Fall 2026 Susan Resneck Pierce Lecture in Public Affairs and the Arts at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, in Wheelock Student Center, Upper Marshall Hall.

Brown will address the critical legal and societal questions facing higher education today. He will draw from his extensive career to examine the vital balance between individual and institutional academic freedom. Brown will explore the fundamental rights of educators, researchers, and universities to pursue truth, conduct open inquiry, and manage curricula free from institutional censorship.

Brown will also share personal reflections on how his own education shaped his professional path from Steilacoom to Morehouse College, Harvard Law School, and the state’s highest legal office. The event will feature a keynote address followed by a Q&A session. The lecture is free and open to the public, but tickets are required.

Homecoming Heroes

Fans packed the stands as Logger scholar-athletes fought hard during Homecoming & Family Weekend, with Women's Soccer beating Willamette 4–0 to continue their undefeated season and Women's Volleyball triumphant in a five-set thriller. Meanwhile, Men's Soccer lost in the final minute of their home game after nearly securing a tie, and Logger Football came up short in their matchup against George Fox University after a strong first half.

We Ascend Together

Loggers gathered in the Tennis Pavilion on Friday night to celebrate the public launch of the Greater, We Ascend campaign and unveil the total amount raised to date — an incredible $102,234,273 toward our goal of $150 million. In addition to performances by the Taiko Drumming Club and RDG, guests heard remarks from President Isiaah Crawford; Vaughn Baldemor ’27; Board of Trustees Chair Beth Picardo ’83, JD’86; and campaign co-chairs Kathleen Duncan ’82 and Erin Shagren ’88, P’17. They also had a chance to explore interactive exhibits showcasing the wide array of experiences that encompass a Puget Sound education. Learn more about Greater, We Ascend.

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