Center for Academic Excellence & Partnership
Comprehensive universities in the 21st century interact in a global environment. Over 8,200 Portland State students, faculty and staff annually engage in community-university partnerships through academic courses, research and other service efforts worldwide.
These partnership activities demonstrate Portland State's commitment to "let knowledge serve" our local, regional and world communities by practicing, testing and applying theories to address compelling social issues. Explore Portland State's global community reach:
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Meet Professor Melissa Appleyard »
Melissa Appleyard is one of the first Ames Professors in the Management of Innovation and Technology program.