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Portland State’s newly redesigned Elementary Education program is graduating its first cohort of diverse, mission-driven educators. By removing systemic roadblocks and offering dual undergraduate and graduate paths, the program prepares versatile teachers who mirror and deeply connect with Oregon’s diverse student populations.

Portland State climate scientists Paul Loikith and Siiri Bigalke have coauthored a new study formally defining "heat domes" from a meteorological perspective. Published in Weather and Climate Extremes, the research clarifies how atmospheric circulation drives these severe events, helping the public better understand extreme heat.

PSU has transformed a vacant lot into Valhowlla, downtown Portland’s only gated dog park. Opened during PSU’s recent Placemakers Exchange, the park at SW 11th and Market serves as a community “front porch” to PSU, creating a vibrant gathering space for neighbors, students, and visitors alike.