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Robert Williams Named PSU Provost and VP of Academic Affairs

Portland State has appointed Dr. Robert Williams as the new Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. An experienced leader from California State University, East Bay, Williams has a proven track record of increasing graduation rates and closing equity gaps. He begins his new role leading PSU academics on July 1.

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Pacific Historical Review Celebrates 30 Years at Portland State

For three decades, the Pacific Historical Review has called PSU home, serving as the premier historical journal on the West Coast and a unique training ground for students. Undergraduates and graduates gain hands-on experience in academic publishing, shaping groundbreaking research while preparing for careers in history and beyond.

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From Coast to Classroom: PSU Immerses K-12 Teachers in Marine Research

A new $450,000 grant is bringing middle and high school teachers into Portland State labs for hands-on marine research. Through the Coast to Classroom program, educators work alongside PSU faculty to study marine systems. This immersive experience helps teachers bring authentic scientific inquiry back to their local students.

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