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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…
Clock in Urban Plaza against a late night or early morning sky.
March 1, 2024

Honoring our strategic planning process while working toward financial sustainability

 PSU is in the middle of a budget planning process for next year. Our colleges…
Collaborating together
February 8, 2024

Getting clear on our values — and our future

As we hit our February stride I wanted to update you on our strategic planning process…
Portland skyline
January 31, 2024

Why PSU is launching a design competition for placemaking

With the largest real estate footprint in downtown Portland, our campus is this city’s…
Snow on the Park Blocks and the Simon Benson House
January 21, 2024

How a task force can Build Community

Last week Portland was consumed by winter weather challenges, prompting a closing of…
Presidential Speaker series logo
January 3, 2024

Join Me in Learning From the Best

Portland State’s student demographics are changing, reflecting the changing…
President Ann Cudd talking with someone in front of a sign that says "We Believe Portland Can Do Big Things"
December 14, 2023

Portland is What We Make It

This Monday I found myself in a swirl of the city’s most passionate leaders as the…
Artist's rendering of a new performance venue located on SW Lincoln.
November 15, 2023

Great news for Portland's performing arts future

At the end of last week we were notified that PSU’s proposal to build a new, world…
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…