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Dr. Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson
May 5, 2025

A Focus on Our AAPI Community

A Focus on Our AAPI CommunityAs we kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander…
Students in commencement regalia stand smiling in a row.
April 29, 2025

Why we’re focused on being an Opportunity University

Earlier this month, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the…
A drone shot showing buildings and PSU's urban plaza on a sunny spring day.
April 11, 2025

Next steps on socially responsible investment and partnerships

At the end of February, I received the report from the Committee on Socially…
two bicyclist on the park blocks in winter light
February 21, 2025

New campus resource, same campus values

PSU exists to close equity gaps by making the transformative power of higher education…
decorative image
February 3, 2025

Celebrating Black History Month at Portland State

This week marks the start of Black History Month, prompting us to pause, reflect and…
President Ann Cudd and Vice President Rick Tankersley at the Capitol building.
January 30, 2025

PSU is Oregon’s Urban Research University

The new year has brought new challenges and some uncertainty to our campus as we…
Fire image by ISSY BAILEY via Unsplash: silhouette of two people backlit by tall flames.
January 14, 2025

Los Angeles-area Fires Hit Close to Home for Many

I know many in our Portland State community have direct ties to the fire-related…
Students gather in Urban Plaza
November 26, 2024

At Portland State, belonging is a given

Since moving to Portland 16 months ago, I have learned a lot about what it means to be…
A group of PSU veterans posing with Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici
November 7, 2024

Honoring our veterans’ service to our country

On Monday, November 11, 2024 we’ll close the university in honor of Veterans Day as we…
Native American Student and Community Center
November 1, 2024

Launching Native American Heritage Month with Positive Change

Earlier this week I had the opportunity to join Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici…
Students sitting around a table with some laptops, photographed from above.
October 16, 2024

Taking steps to build community and counter hate

Last year I worked with our Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion Ame…
Street view of the proposed Portland Arts + Culture Center
October 10, 2024

Coming to PSU: A Broadway theater and a huge opportunity

After several weeks of meetings, ideation and planning, Portland City Council approved…

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