PSU President Ann Cudd attending the State of the Union in Washington D.C.

The invited guest of Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer, Portland State University President Ann Cudd will attend the annual State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., this week.

President Cudd will be in the audience with Congressman Blumenauer when President Joe Biden addresses a Joint Session of Congress on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 9 p.m. Eastern Time.

“It’s an absolute honor to be invited to attend the State of the Union with our Congressional Representative, Earl Blumenauer,” Cudd said. “Congressman Blumenauer is a tireless champion for Portland and for so many of the values that Portland and Portland State University hold dear. We share a passion for the revitalization of our great city and he has a deep understanding of our unique student population and the vital role that PSU plays as Oregon’s urban research university.”

“I am delighted to have Portland State University’s dynamic new leader, President Ann Cudd, as my guest for President Biden’s State of the Union,” said Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). “President Cudd and I both believe that academic institutions, and students, have an important role to play in our civic institutions and our civic infrastructure and are uniquely situated to help engage in some of Portland’s most pressing challenges. I look forward to hearing from President Biden and working with President Cudd to find ways to bring the President’s message back to Portland.”

Every member of Congress can bring one guest to the State of the Union address. In addition to attending President Biden’s address, President Cudd will spend time meeting with lawmakers from Oregon to discuss Portland State projects and priorities.