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Two women pose with children's book on Portland State campus
March 23rd 2026

PSU alum, grad student create children's book celebrating identity

When Portland State alumna Kathryn López Resto moved from Puerto Rico to...
Patricia Lerma holds an award, standing in front of OABE black and white backdrop
March 19th 2026

PSU alumna Patricia Lerma named bilingual teacher of the year

When Patricia “Pati” Lerma accepted the 2026 OABE Dual Language Bilingual...
Avel Gordly waving to crowd at Commencement after receiving honorary degree.
February 17th 2026

Trailblazing PSU alum and Oregon lawmaker Avel Gordly dies at 79

Avel Gordly, the first Black woman elected to the Oregon State Senate and...
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...
Jamie Arnau headshot
August 20th 2025

Transportation Alumni Highlight: Jamie Arnau, Class of 2023

Jamie Arnau graduated from Portland State University (PSU) in 2023 with a...
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...
Left: Katherine Keeling Headshot. Right: Daniel Duford Painting at the NE 60th Ave MAX Station.
July 22nd 2025

Transportation Alumni Highlight: Katherine Keeling, Class of 2022

Katherine Keeling graduated from Portland State University (PSU) in 2022...
Jules Mai Plotts (left) and Minju Song (right)
June 18th 2025

From Transit to Ride-Hailing, PSU Urban Planning Grads Work To Make Transportation More Accessible

Portland State University's Class of 2025 celebrated its commencement ceremonies...
Nick Foster and his daughter watching the PSU’s women’s basketball team play in the Big Sky basketball tournament, in Boise, ID
June 18th 2025

Transportation Alumni Highlight: Nick Foster, Class of 2014

Nick Foster graduated from Portland State University (PSU) in 2014 with a...
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...