Editing University of Puget Sound (section)

==History==
The University of Puget Sound was founded by the [[Methodist Episcopal Church]] in 1888 in downtown Tacoma.<ref>{{cite web |date=2022 |title=UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AFFILIATION |url=https://www.pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/history-traditions/united-methodist-church-affiliation |accessdate=September 5, 2022 |publisher=University of Puget Sound}}</ref> The idea for a college in Tacoma originated with [[Charles Henry Fowler]], who had previously been the president of [[Northwestern University]]. Fowler was in Tacoma for a Methodist conference when he spoke of his vision of a Christian institution of learning in the area. The conference released a report:

{{blockquote|We commit ourselves ... heartily to the building up within the bounds of the conference of an institution of learning which shall by its ample facilities ... command the respect and patronage of Methodist people within the bounds of the territory ... and so by united and prayerful efforts advance to the establishment of a school of learning which shall be a praise in all the land.}}

Two cities vied for the location of the school: [[Port Townsend, Washington|Port Townsend]] and [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]]. The committee eventually decided on Tacoma. A charter was drawn up and filed in [[Olympia, Washington|Olympia]] on March 17, 1888. This date marks the legal beginning of the school. At this time, the school's legal title was '''The Puget Sound University'''.<ref>Klahowya 1913 - University of Puget Sound Yearbook - Volume 1</ref> In September 1890, Puget Sound opened its doors, taking in 88 students.

The beginnings of the school were marked by moral conviction: students were warned against intoxicating liquors, visits to saloons, gambling, tobacco use, and obscene drawings or writings on the college grounds. The institution also had a financially tumultuous beginning. There was no endowment and the school often struggled for funds to pay the professors. It moved locations three times in 13 years and, at one time, the school was merged with [[Portland University]] (former campus is now the [[University of Portland]]). It opened up a year later (1899) back in Tacoma on the 9th and G Street.<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=342805050&size=o Walter Davis, "University of Puget Sound," in ''Told By the Pioneers'', Works Progress Administration, 3 vols. 1937-38; scanned copy archived at the Flickr page of the University of Puget Sound Department of Politics and Government]</ref> In 1903, the school was "reborn" and re-incorporated as a different entity, different trustees, and a different name: the '''University of Puget Sound'''.

[[File:UPS - Warner Gym 01.jpg|thumb|right|Warner Gym, one of the original 1924 buildings]]
The character of the school changed dramatically during the presidency of Edward H. Todd (1913–1942), who worked tirelessly to bring financial and academic stability. During his tenure, the "Million Dollar Campaign" was started, raising $1,022,723 for buildings, equipment, and endowment. With this money, the campus moved in 1924<ref>1924 Tamanawas</ref> to its current location in the residential [[North Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington|North End of Tacoma]], with five buildings, setting a stylistic tone for the institution. In 1914, the institution was renamed the '''College of Puget Sound'''.

President R. Franklin Thompson (1942–1973) led a massive physical and institutional expansion: During this era almost all of the institution's buildings were constructed. In 1960, the institution's name changed from the College of Puget Sound back to the '''University of Puget Sound''', as it is known today.

Phillip M. Phibbs presided from 1973 to 1992 and endeavored to change the tone of Puget Sound. In 1980, the institution divested its attachment with the Methodist Church, and an independent board of trustees assumed full fiscal responsibility of the institution. Also during this time, the institution began to focus on undergraduate education, phasing out all off-campus programs except the law school and most graduate programs. During this time the library collections were broadened and the faculty greatly expanded.

With the advent of President Susan Resneck Pierce (1992–2003), the law school was promptly sold to [[Seattle University]], in a move that was calculated to focus the institution's resources on its undergraduate campus. During her tenure, the institution completed almost $100 million of new construction and renovation. [[Collins Memorial Library]] and four academic buildings were renovated, and Wyatt Hall was constructed to house the growing class and office space needs of the Humanities Department. Trimble Residence Hall was constructed, bringing on-campus student residency to 65%. SAT scores rose from 1067 to 1253 and the endowment more than tripled.

Puget Sound's president from 2003 to early 2016 was Ronald R. Thomas—affectionately called "Ron Thom" by many students—a scholar of [[Victorian era|Victorian]] [[literature]], and the former vice-president of [[Trinity College (Connecticut)|Trinity College]].

In February 2016, the institution announced the selection of Isiaah Crawford to be its next president, upon Thomas's retirement. President Crawford assumed office on July 1, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pugetsound.edu/about/office-of-the-president/biography/|title=About the President|date=2016-02-26|publisher=University of Puget Sound|access-date=2016-02-27}}</ref>

[[File:UPS - Harned & Thompson Halls along Union Avenue 01.jpg|thumb|right|Harned and Thompson Halls, along Union Avenue. Harned Hall is at center, with wings of Thompson Hall on either side.]]

Thompson Hall, home of the sciences at the institution, underwent a major renovation, including the construction of a new wing (Harned Hall, completed 2006) on the building's western side against Union Avenue and extensive renovations to the current wings and courtyard to allow for upgraded labs and facilities. The entire project was completed in mid 2008. The entire complex is now known locally as "The Science Center at Puget Sound." The now completely enclosed courtyard contains a striking [[Plexiglas]] structure where a coffee shop, Oppenheimer Cafe, is located.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pugetsound.edu/news-and-events/campus-news/details/344/ |title=University of Puget Sound Announces Dedication of Harned Hall |publisher=University of Puget Sound |date=2006-07-11 |access-date=2014-08-22}}</ref>

In fall 2013, Puget Sound opened Thomas Hall, a residence hall for upper-division students featuring 11 "houses" organized around five academic-residential programs: the Humanities Program, environmental outdoor leadership, international experiential learning, entrepreneurship, and the Honors Program. The hall is home for 135 students, and includes a seminar room, four studies, and an event/meeting space for approximately 150 people, accommodating special events, guest lectures, performances and more.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pugetsound.edu/about/strategic-planning/the-master-plan/projects/new-residence-hall/ |title=Commencement Hall |publisher=University of Puget Sound |access-date=2014-08-22}}</ref>

In April 2024, students joined other campuses<ref>{{Cite news |last=Clarridge |first=Christine |date=2023-05-13 |title=Pro-Palestinian encampments arrive at Seattle-area colleges |url=https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/05/02/pro-palestinian-protests-seattle-washington |work=AXIOS Seattle}}</ref> in protesting and establishing encampments<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-02 |title=Protesters start second encampment demanding UW end ties with Israel |website=[[The Seattle Times]] |first=Caitlyn |last=Freeman |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/protesters-start-second-encampment-demanding-uw-end-ties-with-israel/ |access-date=2024-09-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240502004958/https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/protesters-start-second-encampment-demanding-uw-end-ties-with-israel/ |archive-date=2024-05-02 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Musfirah |title=Students protest for divestment in support of Palestine |url=https://dailyevergreen.com/178122/news/students-protest-for-divestment-in-support-of-palestine/ |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=The Daily Evergreen}}</ref> against the [[Gaza war]] and [[Palestinian genocide accusation|alleged genocide in Palestine]]. They called for [[Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions|divestment]] by the university from companies supporting the war. A talk given by US Representative [[Derek Kilmer]] was disrupted leading to 2 students being charged, 1 hospitalisation and a lockdown of the university.  The protestors alleged that the investigation leading to charges was racist.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Benoit |first1=Andrew |last2=Mercer |first2=Stauch |date=February 29, 2024 |title=Student Demonstrators Force University to Cancel Controversial Lecture; Crawford Promises Investigation |url=https://trail.pugetsound.edu/?p=18633 |website=The Trail}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wixey |first=Will |date=2024-05-13 |title=University of Puget Sound bans student organization over protest |url=https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/2-charged-in-pro-palestine-demonstration-that-interrupted-university-of-puget-sound-event |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=FOX 13 Seattle |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Presidents===
{{columns-list|colwidth=30em|
#William D. Tyler (1888–1890)
#Fletcher B. Chereington (1890–1892)
#Crawford R. Thoburn (1892–1899)
#Wilmot Whitfield (1899–1901)
#Charles O. Boyer (acting president, 1901–1903)
#[[Edwin M. Randall Jr.]] (1903–1904)
#Joseph E. Williams (1904–1907)
#Lee L. Benbow (1907–1909)
#Julius Christian Zeller (1909–1913)
#Edward H. Todd (1913–1942)
#R. Franklin Thompson (1942–1973)
#Philip M. Phibbs (1973–1992)
#Susan Resneck Pierce (1992–2003)
#[[Ronald R. Thomas]] (2003–2016)
#[[Isiaah Crawford]] (2016-)
}}