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PSU Architecture students build stage for Pickathon - photo credit Nati Ochoa
August 1st 2025

Architecture students design, build new Cherry Hill stage for Pickathon 2025

Oregon’s beloved annual Pickathon Music Festival, which runs Friday, Aug....
Richie Greene
June 26th 2025

Portland State music alumnus wins prize to create open-source non-Western instruments

The 2025 Andries Deinum Prize for Visionaries and Provocateurs has been awarded...
Timber frame of new Art Building
June 9th 2025

New Art Building’s mass timber frame rises on SW Broadway

An innovative mass timber structure is rapidly redefining the Portland State...
Alumna Sara Jean Accuardi '06
April 23rd 2025

World Premiere of PSU Alumna’s Award-Winning Play, “The Storyteller,” Opens in Portland

Small moments, unnoticed by most, can change a life. This concept is a common...
Carolyn Hazel Drake
January 24th 2025

Meet Honors Alum Carolyn Hazel Drake

Carolyn Hazel Drake is a Portland State Honors College alum from the class...
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November 22nd 2024

Gifts for the Treat-Yourself Type

Pamper someone special this holiday season with gifts from alumni-owned businesses...
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November 22nd 2024

Gifts for Foodies

Looking for the perfect present for the foodie in your life? Our PSU alumni...
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November 22nd 2024

Gifts for the Tastemaker

Explore thoughtfully handcrafted treasures from alumni artisans who bring...
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November 21st 2024

Gifts for Book Lovers

Books make thoughtful, meaningful gifts, and these titles by Portland State...
PSU student interns work on the set design for OrpheusPDX's The Rose Elf
August 18th 2024

Internship program provides PSU Theater students professional experience in performing arts

Five PSU Theater students and recent graduates were selected to participate...
esperanza spalding
July 1st 2024

Grammy winner esperanza spalding receives honorary doctorate at PSU College of the Arts commencement

Portland State University’s College of the Arts recognized jazz artist,...
illustration of sports balls working in an office
May 20th 2024

Behind The Sport

Situated in the heart of the city that the Portland Trail Blazers, Portland...