PSU News

Researcher collecting samples in the hunt for cruciviruses
October 27th 2026

Catching virus evolution in the act: PSU's Extreme Virus Lab secures $1M NSF grant

Much remains unknown about the origin of viruses and how they evolve —...
Stack of different horror movies on VHS
October 27th 2026

How scary movies hold up a mirror to society

With spooky season underway, scary movies are back in theaters and at the...
Voting Voices
October 23rd 2026

What Oregon's Universities Say the Next Governor Should Prioritize

Oregon’s race for governor is making national headlines, but faculty at...
Students in a classroom with an instructor at the front
October 21st 2026

Portland State receives $3M grant to address systemic barriers, improve student outcomes

Portland State University has received a 5-year grant from the U.S. Department...
Ken Stedman collecting samples in Lassen Volcanic National Park in California.
October 21st 2026

PSU virologist Ken Stedman named Collen-Francqui Professor in Belgium

Most people around Portland State already know Ken Stedman, or at least know...
Young people holding signs at a protest
October 19th 2026

'Civic Laboratories': How online spaces are reshaping civic engagement among Gen Z

Even before they are old enough to vote, some young people are finding ways...
PSU community members marching in Pride parade
October 14th 2026

PSU doubles down as a university that protects and celebrates LGTBQ+ students

At Portland State University, you can take gender and sexuality courses —...
Josh Méndez setting up a pickle to be charged with electricity
September 30th 2026

Why do pickles glow? PSU researcher investigates explosive answer

If you mount a pickle on two metal forks and plug it into a socket, one end...
PSU researcher Nacho de la Higuera collecting samples from Boiling Springs Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park
September 23rd 2026

PSU virologists help discover record-breaking organism at Lassen Volcanic National Park

For more than 20 years, Portland State virologist Ken Stedman has led his...
PSU K-Pop Dance Club performs on building rooftop.
September 23rd 2026

Powering the Korean Wave at PSU

The Korean wave is going strong at Portland State University. As the global...
Five students walking in the Park Blocks
September 22nd 2026

Portland State Ranked No. 1 in PNW for Social Mobility, Service Learning

Portland State University has earned top regional honors in the latest U.S.
Aerial image of downtown Portland and buildings
September 15th 2026

Frontline Safety Concerns Mount Among Property Managers, New PSU Survey Shows

Safety and security challenges are creating unprecedented strain for frontline...