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Pacific Historical Review staff, including editors and student fellows, in office with framed awards behind them
March 3rd 2026

Pacific Historical Review celebrates 30 years at PSU

Thirty years ago, the Pacific Historical Review made Portland State University...
Rep. Raskin speaks during the 21st Annual Gus and Libby Solomon Memorial Lecture.
February 26th 2026

Rep. Raskin visits PSU and shares views on justice with Portland

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., visited Portland State University on Feb. 18 to...
Anne Thompson, right, with high school biology teacher Heather Blair in a Portland State research lab.
February 26th 2026

From coast to classroom: PSU program immerses K-12 teachers in marine research

This summer, middle and high school science teachers will trade their classrooms...
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...
students working on computer engineering
January 27th 2026

New federal funding to power PSU’s state-of-the-art semiconductor center

New federal funding will allow Portland State University to enhance its semiconductor...
Softball, volleyball and soccer player in action
January 27th 2026

Inside the daily grind of PSU student-athletes

Most people see Portland State student-athletes when they're locked in on...
Abandoned playground
January 13th 2026

PSU professor launching national study on parenting under immigration stress

Portland State professor Susana Beltrán-Grimm has been studying how bilingual...
Modesta Minthorn speaking at the grand opening
January 6th 2026

PSU initiative brings Oregon Tribal languages to campus

Inside the lobby of Portland State's Vernier Science Center, a QR code on...
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January 6th 2026

CLAS Grad Student Accolades: Publications for Fall 2025

Kervelle Baird (Earth, Environment, and Society PhD) co-authored “Reining...
accolades graphic
January 6th 2026

CLAS Grad Student Accolades: Presentations & Media Coverage for Fall 2025

Madi Lou Alexander (Sociology PhD) presented their thesis entitled “I’m...
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January 6th 2026

CLAS Grad Student Accolades: Career Progression & Community Engagement for Fall 2025

Madi Lou Alexander (Sociology PhD) successfully defended their thesis, "I'm...
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January 6th 2026

CLAS Grad Student Accolades: Awards & Grants for Fall 2025

Madi Lou Alexander (Sociology PhD) was awarded an American Sociological Association...