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PSU Lands $7.9M Grant to Expand Transfer Student Career Access

Portland State received $7.9 million in federal funding to expand the ACCE transfer program with regional community colleges. The initiative provides wraparound support, proactive advising, paid internships, and early career coaching to help transfer students complete four-year degrees and enter rewarding careers.

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Why Do Pickles Glow? PSU Researcher Investigates Explosive Answer

A classic classroom experiment shows that electrified pickles emit a bright orange glow, but the science behind it has remained a mystery. PSU electrical engineering professor Josh Méndez discovered that electrical sparks ignite hydrogen gas produced by brine, exciting sodium ions to create the iconic light.

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PSU Signs Historic Partnership Agreement With Umatilla Tribe

Portland State University signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, marking PSU’s first agreement with a federally recognized tribe. The partnership honors Tribal sovereignty while enhancing educational opportunities and research collaborations.

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