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PSU Celebrates First Graduating Class From Coffee Creek Prison Program

Portland State University celebrated the inaugural graduating class of its Higher Education in Prison program at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. Six students earned bachelor’s degrees in Liberal Studies, marking a historic milestone that expands access to transformative education and changes lives.

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PSU Announces Second Cohort of LAIKA Student Scholars and Faculty Fellows

Portland State University's College of the Arts named its 2026-27 LAIKA Scholars and Faculty Fellows. The three-year pilot program awards six student scholarships and three faculty fellowships annually to build diverse pathways into the film and stop-motion animation industries.

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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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