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engineering student working in microchip manufacture lab
June 10, 2025

What is the Tuition-Free Degree Program?

Earning a college degree is one of the best ways to access a fulfilling career path,…
Tina McComiskey portrait
May 29, 2025

Coding for a Better Tomorrow

Tina McComiskey brought a big-picture mindset to her Computer Science degree,…
Dean Hu blog image 4
May 29, 2025

Dean's Decoded: Meet Dean Qing Hu

Ever wonder what makes PSU’s academic leaders tick? What books line their shelves,…
Zack Surmacz
May 27, 2025

Leading with both heart and mind

Zack Surmacz came to Portland State University after a formative experience in the…
Brandi Swiderski pictured in commencement attire
May 27, 2025

From GED to Portland MBA: A Journey of Resilience and Purpose

Brandi Swiderski’s path to Portland State University was anything but typical. A…
Dean Arch
May 20, 2025

Dean's Decoded: Meet Dean Xan Arch

Ever wonder what makes PSU’s academic leaders tick? What books line their shelves,…
winning team portfolio workshop
April 28, 2025

Research. Create. Pitch. Chipotle.

During a fast-paced three-day weekend, PSU junior and…
Interested in trans and queer health? PSU has courses for that!
March 18, 2025

Interested in trans and queer health? PSU has courses for that!

At a time when the LGBTQ+ community is increasingly under attack, Portland State is…
Women of influence
March 7, 2025

Meet PSU's women of influence

This Women's History Month, we honor the achievements of women throughout history, a…
PSU love stories
February 11, 2025

PSU Love Stories

Happy Valentine's Day 2025, Vikings!Thank you to everyone who shared their stories of…
Turnitin
January 30, 2025

Turnitin: Your academic ally for enhancing writing skills

As a college student, you might view the internet cloud…
Cyclist parking bike outside of PSU library
January 28, 2025

FAFSA Myths Busted

We sometimes find that students don’t fill out the FAFSA because they think they’re…