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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...
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

For this PSU Alum, the Choice to Give Back Was a Piece of Cake

The eccentrically charming Sellwood bakery Piece of Cake is an unmistakable...
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...
Vineyard with tree-covered hills in the background with low clouds hanging over the hills
May 1st 2025

Four local wineries with a PSU connection

The Willamette Valley has become a top wine destination in the country. More...
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...
On the left is Olga and Harvi the golden retriever embracing. On the right is Harvi posing with his 1st place placard for the Joriad Competition.
January 9th 2025

Harvi the Happy

Olga Marszal ‘04, PSU alum and adjunct faculty in the Master of Taxation...
Illustrative collage
December 9th 2024

An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

In 2011, Malisa Tep walked out of her first-year inquiry class at Portland...
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...
Leo Kahn traveling
May 8th 2024

Accounting alum Leo Kahn leaves a legacy of generosity

Leo Kahn ‘64, a distinguished figure in accounting and philanthropy, left...
Goalball illustration
October 20th 2023

Going for Goal

GAINING CONFIDENCE THROUGH GOALBALL If you met Eliana Mason today, you'd...