Portland State Magazine Previous Hero Slide Next Hero Slide Pieces of History A fond and fascinating look at PSU’s past through 21 objects and artifacts Spring 2021 cover story about Pieces of History Happy 75th, PSU! How to celebrate the big anniversary See the article about Happy 75th, PSU! 4 Times Alumni Saved PSU Portland State wouldn’t be the same without the PSU Advocates, a network of tireless alumni and supporters who promote the University whenever and wherever they’re needed. Here are four times the Advocates came together to shore up PSU against threats both existential and symbolic. Read the article Featured Departments Research: The Changing Northwest From extreme fires to vanishing glaciers, PSU scientists are tracking the Northwest’s transformation and helping us prepare for what the future holds. The Arts: Uncommon Apparel Professor Alison Heryer has shaped a new program that explores the intersection of costuming, sculpture and fashion. Athletics: The Vikings vs. COVID-19 Behind every canceled game and season delayed was a group of athletes denied their time to shine. Here’s how three Vikings adjusted to COVID-19’s new (ab)normal. Faculty Voices: What Have We Learned from COVID-19? We asked three faculty experts in public health, education and urban studies to tackle the question: What have we learned from COVID-19? Seeing Science: Cycle City Take a look at what recent studies from Portland State’s Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) have revealed about getting around by bike. Alumni: On Air with Black Excellence Rashad Floyd ’00 and his production company, Heart and Hustle, bring stereotype-shattering portraits of Portland’s Black community with the series Expressions in Black. Most Recent Stories July 21st 2025 Poison Waters: Queen of Portland, Doctor of Drag Usually found captivating a crowd, hair sculpted to perfection and adorned with a cascade of rhinestones, Poison Waters is unmistakable. Her distinctive voice resonates through a room, filling it with warmth and wit. But it's not just the glamour — of which there’s... June 23rd 2025 Powering Portland's Workforce For Shadman Samin, one of the clear advantages of studying at Portland State... May 21st 2025 People First, Community Always At Portland State, service isn’t a side project — it’s the foundation... See all news