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Alumna Marilyn DeVault owner of Piece of Cake bakery in her shop holding up a cake box with her logo on it.
January 22nd 2026

PSU Alum Marilyn DeVault’s Sweetest Gift

The eccentrically charming Sellwood bakery Piece of Cake is an unmistakable...
Gennie Brougham in a blue sweatshirt and hat standing in front of a valley and mountains.
January 5th 2026

PSU Alumna Gennie Brougham Begins Teaching Career in Her Home District

PSU alum Gennie Brougham, M.Ed. ‘25, was a freshman studying environmental...
Keaton Belbas is pictured outside wearing sunglasses and holding a football, soccer ball and a volley ball
November 24th 2025

PSU Alumna Keaton Belbas Finds Her Place at Creekside

Keaton Belbas, M.Ed. ‘25, was hired this summer at Creekside Community...
Samara Carranza holds an award while standing in front of OSCA banner
October 24th 2025

‘PSU set me up for this’: Alumna Samara Carranza named Oregon School Counselor of the Year

College of Education alum Samara Carranza, MA ‘13, was named Oregon School...
Graphic with coffee beans and cups of coffee.
September 25th 2025

Meet Four PSU Alumni Shaping Portland’s Coffee Scene

For many years, Portland has been a hub for coffee culture. Meet four Portland...
Photo of Hang Jones
August 12th 2025

PSU Master of Social Work Alum, Hang Jones, Receives the OnPoint Gold Star Educator of the Year Award 2025!

Congratulations to Hang Jones, a Portland State University Master of Social...
Photo of Rose and Rob in screen printing classroom.
June 2nd 2025

Teaching Runs in the Family for PSU Alum and New Graduate

Rose O'Reilly-Hoisington grew up visiting their father's classroom. Their...
Robert Wermlinger Honors Alum
April 21st 2025

Meet Honors Alum Robert Wermlinger

For Robert Wermlinger, the decision to join what was then called the Scholars...
Stylized image of the Portland Loo, an outdoor public restroom pod.
April 16th 2025

The Origins of the Portland Loo

Portland State University and its alumni are deeply woven into the fabric...
Caroline Zavitkovski headshot
March 17th 2025

Interview with Audit Director at Multnomah County, Caroline Zavitkovski

Career Path & HSOG Experience Twenty years ago, Zavitkovski moved to Portland...
Royal Rose Foundation illustration
November 15th 2024

The legacy of Royal Rose

On a recent September evening, community members gathered at Y.O.U.T.H. Center...
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,...