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 May 21st 2025 People First, Community Always At Portland State, service isn’t a side project — it’s the foundation... May 1st 2025 Meeting the Moment: A School at the Nexus of Earth, Environment and Society Portland State junior Kathleen Cummings attributes her love of nature to... March 17th 2025 Turning Pain into Purpose From a young age, Roberta Suzette Hunte attended theater productions whenever... See all news