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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…
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…
Left to right: PSU Alum and City of Portland Creative Laureate Joaquin Lopez; PSU Director of Community and Civic Impact Cynthia Gomez; PSU President Ann Cudd; Oregon State Representative and PSU Alum Andrea Valderrama.
October 1, 2024

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at PSU

We are midway through Hispanic Heritage Month, which stretches from September 15…
Jason Washington mural in Smith Center
June 17, 2024

Why we honor Juneteenth

On Wednesday, Portland State will close its campus to allow the entire community a day…
AAPI dancers at the PSU Luau from 2023
May 20, 2024

Honoring PSU’s AAPI Community

Between the time that I was hired by PSU’s Board of Trustees and when I actually…
Take Back the Night bracelets
April 17, 2024

Still taking back the night

Women and their allies have been marching in Take Back the Night events since the…
Left to right in President Cudd's office, College of the Arts Dean Leroy Bynum, Jordan Schnitzer (seated), PSU Foundation President Sarah Schwarz, PSU President Ann Cudd (seated).
April 1, 2024

Celebrating a big gift — and a big lift for downtown Portland

Today at a press conference with many special guests including Gov. Tina Kotek,…
Judith Ramaley, Ann Cudd, Ame Lambert and Agelica Garcia
March 21, 2024

Marking progress, looking forward: A reflection on Women’s History Month

Throughout the strategic planning process, the Presidential Speaker Series and all of…
President Ann Cudd walking with three students in the park blocks wearing a backpack.
November 8, 2023

Reflecting on My First 100 Days as Your President

You may know that I’m a lifelong runner. I enjoy the challenge of a long-distance run…
Veterans pose in front of the Portland State sign from 2023 visit by U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs ​​Denis R. McDonough
November 3, 2023

Honoring Veterans: PSU’s First Students

This Friday we’ll close the university in honor of Veterans Day, which falls on…
Fall transit stop on campus on the park blocks.
November 1, 2023

A note about commemoration, tolerance and our community

Welcome to November. We are past the midway point of what has been an eventful and…