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A color illustration of a group of people, a dog, and a cat, waiting to cross the street at a signalized intersection. One adult is using a wheelchair, three of them wear glasses, and one talks on a cell phone. A child holds hands with another adult. The group is standing in front of a bank, facing the street, which has cars driving on it and several road signs visible.
January 6th 2023

Moving From Cars To People: A Comic About Transportation and Land Use

A new transportation comic, "Moving From Cars To People (PDF)," offers a...
Illustration of Gabe Castro
January 6th 2023

New graphic design scholarship honors the memory of Gabe Castro

PSU alumnus Drake Ramberg...
PSU Percussion Ensemble performing for Tapspace video
January 4th 2023

PSU Percussion Ensemble students showcased in video performance for Tapspace Publications

PSU School of Music & Theater Percussion Ensemble recently collaborated with...
Ethan Sperry directing a choir.
December 7th 2022

PSU Choir director Ethan Sperry named one of 25 people shaping the arts in Portland

Ethan Sperry, Portland State's Director of Choral Activities, made Willamette...
Arlene Schnitzer historical photo
November 12th 2022

Arts: Artists in the making

As a graphic design student at the School of Art + Design, Leah Maldonado...
Mary Hall Kogen
October 20th 2022

Faculty honor the memory of beloved colleague Mary Hall Kogen

A beloved member of the School of Music & Theater faculty, Mary Hall Kogen...
Group of people raising hands in front of trees on road
October 11th 2022

Film Professor Nancy Breaux Documents Vespa Ride in Italy

School of Film faculty member and Vespa enthusiast Dr. Nancy Breaux traveled...
PSU's Oak Savanna
September 30th 2022

Renowned Australian architect to visit PSU, kicking off year-long project to design Indigenous center on campus oak savanna

A renowned Indigenous architect from Australia will be visiting Portland...
Purple lipped open mouth with pointy teeth around words "Monstrous Femme Films"
September 28th 2022

Monstrous Femme Makes Your New Favorite Feminist Horror Films

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Feminists and horror fans alike have a few short...
Students in ARCH High program work at desks in studio
September 1st 2022

Creating opportunities, lifting barriers in architecture

At Portland State University’s School of Architecture, faculty and students...
Text on green background reading School of Film Spring Showcase, Films, Essays, Portfolio Show
August 18th 2022

Oregon ArtsWatch Chooses PSU Film Showcase as Streaming Pick

STREAMING PICK: Portland State University’s School of Film posted its 2...
Students face away from camera with one looking through video camera lens at a large rock formation
August 16th 2022

PSU film program showcases rising media artists

Read the article Since their creation, TV shows and films have been powerful...