It is about Leadership

Portland State’s job is not only to “Let knowledge serve the city,” but also our community, the region, and the state of Oregon. We do this through civic leadership and engaged partnerships with businesses, governments, and community organizations. We do this by providing the region with graduates to meet the needs of a growing knowledge economy. We do this with world-class research and programs, such as our sustainability initiative.

This Economic Impact Report is a snapshot of the benefits that PSU, an anchor institution, brings to our community and the Portland metro region. We hope you will review this material, share it and join us in a discussion about how PSU will provide civic leadership in developing a sustainable economy for the region.

In a new category, “Up-and-Coming Universities,” U.S. News & World Report ranked Portland State University No.7 among National Universities that have “made the most promising and innovative changes in academics, faculty, students, campus life, diversity and facilities.”

U.S. News and World Report lists Portland State in its “America’s Best Colleges 2008” under the section “Choosing a School: Programs to look for” in five Categories:

Internships and Co-ops
First-Year Experiences
Learning Communities
Senior Capstones
Service Learning