OGEI News

Since becoming the director of the Institute for Asian Studies in 2022, Professor Hyeyoung Woo has helped usher in new opportunities for the PSU and greater Portland community to engage meaningfully with Korean culture, language, and society. 

Click to learn more about the Korean Outreach, Research, and Education (KORE) Initiative! 

In an interview with OPB Think Out Loud, AVP for Global Engagement Eowyn Brown (PSU) and Senior International Officer Dennis Galvan (U of O) reflect on the immigration challenges facing incoming international students. 

Click to listen to the audio interview: "Visa Struggles Plague International Students at Oregon Universities"

Director of Institute for Asian Studies (IAS), Hyeyoung Woo, received the PSU 2026 Foundation Philanthropic Partnership Award for her research and outstanding community engagement. This award honors her service in various sociological associations, international collaborations, and in the local Korean and Asian American community.

OGEI Director Eowyn Brown has been appointed Associate Vice Provost for Global Engagement. Serving as the university's Senior International Officer, Eowyn will act as an executive bridge between PSU's specialized global units and its broader strategic initiatives, helping to streamline global operations and campus support.

In June, a gathering of former international students, study abroad participants, and alumni from the Portland Center and Intensive English Language Programs (IELP) convened in Tokyo for a time of connection, celebration, and reflection.

International Special Programs (ISP) was awarded the Travel Portland 2024 International Impact Award for its contribution to Portland’s international visitation, appeal and profile. This award honors ISP's work "making inroads in the hearts and minds of international students who want to delve into all that is Portland."

Every year, a member of NAFSA is awarded the KC ISSS Award of Excellence in honor of their demonstrated outstanding qualities as a leader in the field of international student and scholar services. In 2025, this award went to Christina Luther in honor of her 30 years of service to Portland State and NAFSA Region 1.