IT'S A GREAT TIME to be at Portland State University, and I am excited to be leading an outstanding urban research university in one of the best cities in the country.

Our motto—Let Knowledge Serve the City—is not just words on a bridge over Broadway. That statement describes everything the University does in the classroom, in the laboratory, and in collaboration with friends, such as you, that allows our students to learn while making a difference in our community.

In nearly every way, PSU is significantly impacting our region. We welcomed nearly 28,000 students to campus this fall, more than any other university in Oregon. We have more than 121,000 alumni living around the world. Last year, our faculty's research increased 32 percent and they authored scores of books and journal articles. And, our total economic impact on the region rose to over $1.194 billion annually.

Great things are happening at PSU, and I look forward to sharing them with you.

Best,

Wim Wiewel, President