Brad and Janet Mersereau: The William Bradford and Janet Hughes Mersereau Scholarship
Brad and Janet Mersereau have built a legacy around their support of artistry and community impact at Portland State University.
Married for 32 years, PSU alumnus Brad and his beloved late wife, Janet, have positively changed the lives of thousands of people in the Portland community. Their dedication to providing access to music education, advancing literacy and supporting others on their journey through recovery to sobriety is demonstrated through their innovative philanthropy.
As of 2020, the William Bradford and Janet Hughes Mersereau Jazz Scholarship in the PSU School of Music & Theater has supported 19 highly talented and motivated seniors in jazz and composition, most of whom have launched successful professional careers in music. Brad, an accomplished pianist and composer with decades of TV and movie placements, is a graduate of Portland State’s composition program, and appreciates that their scholarship recipients “are clear and intentional and know exactly what they want--and how they’ll give back.”