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David Bowman
June 13th 2025

David Bowman appointed as Dean of the PSU College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Following a comprehensive national search process that attracted numerous...
Cristina Herrera
June 13th 2025

Cristina Herrera to serve as Interim Vice Provost for Student Success

Portland State University has appointed Cristina Herrera as Interim Vice...
Brenda Glascott
June 13th 2025

Brenda Glascott named Dean of the University Honors College

Portland State University has appointed Brenda Glascott as Dean of the University...
Sarah Heinike, PSU Dir. Planning & Sustainability
May 19th 2025

PSU Names Alum New Director of Planning & Sustainability

Portland State University has named Sarah Heinicke, the new Director of its...
Graduates at the 2024 commencement ceremonies
May 5th 2025

PSU announces 2025 Honorary Degree recipients

At Portland State, honorary degrees are more than a tradition — they’re...
April 25th 2025

PSU-AAUP ratifies new contract with 96% approval

Portland State University is pleased to announce that members of the Portland State chapter of the American Association of University Professors (PSU-AAUP) have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new labor contract. With 96% of voting members in favor, the contract received broad support from...
Researchers conduct testing on Mt. St. Helens.
April 23rd 2025

Microscopy reveals signs of life in earth's extremes, boosting search for alien life

New research from Portland State University successfully identified signs...
Natalie Frank works with elementary students to design an experiment
April 22nd 2025

PSU partners with elementary school to design experiment destined for space

Over the course of two months, students collaboratively designed a fluid...
Portland State University sign
April 9th 2025

Portland State Names Students to 2025 Winter Term Honor Rolls

Portland State University announced its undergraduate honor rolls for winter...
Members of the PSU campus community gathered for the Time to Act celebration
March 5th 2025

‘The time to act is always’: PSU celebrates successes of equity plan

In 2020, at the height of a national and local racial reckoning, Portland...
Students at MESA day
February 21st 2025

Shaping a Sustainable Future: Oregon MESA’s ‘Demo Day’ Student Showcase

The Oregon chapter of MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement)...
Yumei Wang studies liquefaction in Japan.
February 17th 2025

PSU helps Portland Prepare for The Big One

When Franz Rad came to teach at Portland State University in 1971, scientists...