University of Puget Sound

The University of Puget Sound (UPS) is located in the North End of Tacoma, Washington.

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UPS is an independent, national liberal arts college offering bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of music, master of arts in teaching, master of education, master of occupational therapy, and doctor of physical therapy degrees. It has an undergrad enrollment of 2,576.

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In the 1980s the university was widely known for its freewheeling social life, but throughout the 1990s, the focus increasingly shifted to academics. Now Puget Sound is a nationally ranked institution enjoying top academic marks from third party evaluators and college guides. For thirty years, UPS has held a unique one-year study abroad program known as the Pacific Rim/Asia Study-Travel Program on a three-year rotation.

Related Topics:
1980s - 1990s - Pacific Rim - Asia

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The school's colors are maroon and white, and its mascot is the "Logger." Every Friday is deemed "Maroon Friday," and students are encouraged to wear clothing that is maroon or white in color. Most of the student body cares little for this tradition.

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