New York Times bestselling author, educator, and community leader Julie Lythcott-Haims will deliver the keynote address for the 132nd Commencement of the University of Puget Sound on Sunday, May 5, 2024, and receive an honorary degree. Lythcott-Haims gained widespread acclaim for her book How to Raise an Adult, born from her tenure as the former dean of freshmen […]
Award-winning author Ted Chiang to discuss the intersection of AI and artistic expression
Submitted by University of Puget Sound. Renowned science fiction writer Ted Chiang, whose short story “Story of Your Life” inspired the critically acclaimed movie Arrival, will be delivering a thought-provoking lecture on the topic of “Artificial Intelligence, Artifice, and Art.” The event will take place on April 2, 2024, at 7 p.m. in the Tahoma […]
University Of Puget Sound Is A Top Producer Of Fulbright U.S. Students
Tacoma, Wash. — For the third year in a row, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognized the University of Puget Sound as one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Fulbright Top Producing Institutions like Puget Sound value global connections and support […]
University of Puget Sound Receives $598,500 Grant to Boost College Education in Prisons
TACOMA, Wash. — The University of Puget Sound is pleased to announce that Tanya Erzen, associate professor of religion, spirituality, and society and director of crime, law, and justice studies, has been awarded a grant of $598,500 from Ascendium Education Group. This funding will support the university’s Technical Assistance for Teaching and Learning Initiative, aimed […]
University of Puget Sound Awarded $1.3 Million Grant from The Mellon Foundation
Submitted by University of Puget Sound. Tacoma, Wash. – The University of Puget Sound has been awarded $1.3 million from The Mellon Foundation to fund its groundbreaking project, “Reimagining Justice and Carceral Systems through the Humanities.” This transformative initiative will employ humanities approaches to shed light on the experiences of those most affected by criminal […]
Celebrating Dr. King’s Legacy: Puget Sound Welcomes Professor Fred Johnson III for Keynote Lecture
TACOMA, Wash. – University of Puget Sound is pleased to invite the community to its 38th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 6:30 p.m. The event at Kilworth Memorial Chapel will feature a thought-provoking keynote lecture by Professor Fred Johnson III, the Spring 2024 Swope Endowed Lecturer. Johnson, a […]
December Events at UPS
We have a few holiday-theme public-facing events happening this month at the University of Puget Sound. All events are open to the public. Dec. 2 and 3 WinterFest I: A Celebration of Winter in Music and Poetry | 7:30 p.m. | Kilworth Memorial Chapel Dec. 3 Christmas At Kilworth | 7 p.m. | Kilworth Memorial Chapel Dec. […]
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust awards UPS Professor with Prestigious Scientific Research Award
Tacoma, Wash. — Professor Stacey Weiss, associate chair of biology and William L. McCormick Professor of Natural Sciences at the University of Puget Sound, has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Lynwood W. Swanson Scientific Research Award by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. The award was presented to Professor Weiss at the Murdock College Science Research […]
Taiwan Week: A Celebration of Taiwanese Culture at University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA – The University of Puget Sound proudly presents Taiwan Week, a week-long celebration of Taiwanese culture and heritage, sponsored by the Asian Studies program. From November 6th to 10th, 2023, the local community will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Taiwan’s rich traditions and vibrant spirit. Registration is required. EVENT SCHEDULE Monday (11/6) – Feature […]