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Aerial view of Portland's Lents neighborhood and I-205
August 13th 2026

East Portland's lower-income, more diverse neighborhoods a hotspot for hazards, PSU study finds

When it comes to compounding natural hazards like landslides, wildfires,...
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August 5th 2026

PSU's first Human Services cohort graduated, launching careers in leadership, advocacy and community support

Portland State University's Human Services program graduated its first cohort...
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August 3rd 2026

Jennifer Dill, Mark Woods step into interim leadership roles

Jennifer Dill and Mark Woods began new interim leadership roles at Portland...
Portland State biologist Anne Thompson in her lab
July 31st 2026

The hunt for what eats the ocean's most abundant life

In a lab on Portland State's campus, Anne Thompson keeps two microbes alive...
Chief Tim Stump outside the Campus Public Safety Office
July 30th 2026

Portland State welcomes new Director of Campus Public Safety

Portland State University is pleased to welcome Tim Stump as its new Director...
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July 27th 2026

Currently Accolades: People for Aug. 3, 2026

Talya Bauer, School of Business faculty, was interviewed in the Australian...
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July 27th 2026

Currently Accolades: Published/Exhibited for Aug. 3, 2026

Paula Carder, director of the Institute on Aging in the College of Urban...
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July 27th 2026

Currently Accolades: Presented for Aug. 3, 2026

Chris Cartwright, political & global studies/applied linguistics adjunct...
Bruce Smith
July 27th 2026

PSU Welcomes New Executive Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Portland State University announces the appointment of Dr. Bruce Smith as...
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July 21st 2026

PSU finalizes academic restructuring plan

Today, Portland State University issued the Final Plan in the comprehensive...
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July 14th 2026

Federal funding to accelerate semiconductor research, career training at Portland State

Portland State University is a core partner in a new NSF Regional Innovation...
Student presents research at Portland State's PhD Day
July 6th 2026

PSU launching new graduate pathway in Indigenous sciences with Sloan grant

Portland State has been on a path to become nationally known as a university...