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History in Her Hands

For nearly five decades, at the anniversary ceremony of the 1882 event when the U.S. Navy bombarded her Tlingit village of Aangóon, weaver and teacher Shgendootan George ’95 would hear village leaders ask: “Is there anyone here…

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Classes for a Changing World: CONN 139—The Wizard of Oz

Classes for a Changing World is a new regular feature in Arches that will spotlight one of the scores of inspiring, innovative, and timely courses offered each semester at Puget Sound. CLASS DESCRIPTION The Wizard of…

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Five Questions with University of Puget Sound Professor of Occupational Therapy Renee Watling

Professor and Director of the School of Occupational Therapy Renee Watling has lived in Washington her entire life and spent 20 years as a practicing occupational therapist before taking the leap into teaching. She uses her…

After Puget Sound

86%

of the Class of 2024 is employed, continuing their education, or engaged in public service
90%

of graduates highly satisfied with their education
Top 10

Peace Corp volunteer producing institution

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Flexible & Supportive Education

Our rigorous curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts, so no matter what you choose to study, you’ll have opportunities to explore new subjects and ideas.

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Small School, Big Outcomes

At Puget Sound, you get to know your professors and classmates, building community and connections that will benefit you long after graduation.

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Experiential Learning

Take your education beyond the classroom with hands-on learning experiences from study abroad to internships to summer research.

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Biology & Environmental Policy & Decision Making

Meghan Mooney '23

“This is a school where, if you get to know your professors, they become your community, cheering you on. It made me feel like I could do everything I set out to achieve.”

Mountains, City, Sea

From our beautiful Tacoma campus, you’re close to the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer, from world-class cuisine to backpacking in Olympic National Park.

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97-acre

residential campus in the Pacific Northwest
1,800

undergraduate students
300

graduate students

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Latina/o Studies and Music

Angela Ronces-Cortez '24

“I feel like my educational experience is a good example of what you get at a liberal arts school like Puget Sound. My love of learning really flourished here.”

Alumni Stories

Alumni

Puget Sound Master of Public Health Grad Supports Global Health Efforts

Rebekah McCosby MPH’23 likes to describe herself as a generalist. She began her undergraduate degree studying nursing, but quickly realized it wasn’t for her and switched to biology. After graduation, she worked in a community…

Taking His Time

The most daunting moments of Eric Mercer Jr.’s career have arrived in relative quiet, far from any spotlights or screaming fans. The audiences have been small but discerning, and each instance provided what Mercer’s mentor and…

That Voice You Hear

Access to National Public Radio’s Washington, D.C., headquarters is limited these days; tours of the building, located a mile due north of the U.S. Capitol, remain suspended as they have been since the COVID-19 pandemic began…

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