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From Research to Real-World Impact: Meet the Class of 2026

As Portland State University prepares for commencement, a new group of graduates is ready to carry their research, creativity, and public service into the community. From urban planning and microgravity engineering to art history, these students embody PSU’s commitment to letting knowledge serve the city.

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PSU Joins National Microelectronics Initiative to Boost Tech Workforce

Portland State University is the only Oregon institution selected for the new Pacific Intermountain Network for Semiconductor Education. Funded by the federal CHIPS and Science Act, PSU will use the partnership to build a continuous talent pipeline from local K-12 classrooms directly into the region's tech industry.

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PSU’s redesigned Elementary Education program prepares diverse teacher set

Portland State’s newly redesigned Elementary Education program is graduating its first cohort of diverse, mission-driven educators. By removing systemic roadblocks and offering dual undergraduate and graduate paths, the program prepares versatile teachers who mirror and deeply connect with Oregon’s diverse student populations.

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