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PSU scholar explores Africa’s fight for a place on football’s biggest stage

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, PSU Black Studies professor Bright Alozie offers historical context for the tournament’s expanded global representation. Drawing on research in the FIFA archives, he traces how African nations challenged exclusion and helped reshape the world’s most-watched sporting event.
 

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From Research to Real-World Impact: Meet the Class of 2026

As Portland State University prepares for commencement, a new group of graduates is ready to carry their research, creativity, and public service into the community. From urban planning and microgravity engineering to art history, these students embody PSU’s commitment to letting knowledge serve the city.

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PSU Joins National Microelectronics Initiative to Boost Tech Workforce

Portland State University is the only Oregon institution selected for the new Pacific Intermountain Network for Semiconductor Education. Funded by the federal CHIPS and Science Act, PSU will use the partnership to build a continuous talent pipeline from local K-12 classrooms directly into the region's tech industry.

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