Celebrating the Class of 2022

Three graduates look out into the Providence Park stadium


Congratulations!

It's been an incredible, challenging and often celebratory journey for Portland State University’s Class of 2022. These 5,950 graduates navigated Zoom classes, a global pandemic and a return to in-person learning. After all the ups and downs, we were so excited to celebrate with these stellar students, their friends, families and loved ones as we return to in-person commencement — with a new venue to boot! 

We honored the Class of 2022 — who has shown us yet again that resiliency is at the core of every PSU student — at commencement ceremonies June 10-12. Here, we recognize a handful of graduates who exemplify what makes Portland State unique.

We're so proud of you. 

PSU graduating class of 2022

78%

Live in Oregon

37%

Communities of color

5,950

Graduates

18

Youngest graduate

77

Oldest graduate

Featured Grads

 

Brett Stinson

Engineering for cleaner air

Brett Stinson ‘22 credits Portland State for introducing him to the world of research. As a student he studied air quality at a local middle school and developed a cost effective, do-it-yourself air cleaner that can be used during wildfires. Now he’s well on his way to a successful engineering career.

Learn more about Brett
Ivory Fields

Developing equity in publishing

Ivory Fields '22 arrived at Portland State by way of luck by way of Michigan in search of a program that offered creativity. While at PSU, she served as Ooligan Press's first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion publishing assistant and developed a publishing course for underrepresented authors to reduce barriers.

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Leeahnn Victorio

Designing for accessibility

When Leeahnn Victorio ‘22 moved from the Philippines to the U.S., her mental health suffered as she learned how to navigate a new country while legally blind. At PSU, she found a supportive community, and her skills and dedication led her to become one of the top graphic design students in the program.

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Charlie Huxley

Finding a future in history

Graduating from Portland State wasn't always a guarantee for Charlie Huxley '22, but now they're graduating magna cum laude and heading to Washington State University in the fall. At PSU, Huxley focused their research on the history of the Lone Fir Cemetery and its segregated section for Chinese immigrants.

Learn more about Charlie