NEWS

Illustration of person fire dancing
June 5th 2023

Island Time

Celebrating 20 years of Pacific Islander culture and community at Portland...
back of student holding up Portland State University diploma
June 5th 2023

Overcoming the odds: Celebrating the tenacious spirit of the class of 2023

Portland State graduates are an impressive bunch. Whether it’s being the...
Portland skyline
June 5th 2023

Portland State researchers delve into impact of Oregon’s historic drug decriminalization effort

In 2021, Oregon made history becoming the first state to decriminalize the...
Photo of Lisa Hawash next to the PSU School of Social Work logo
June 2nd 2023

Lisa Hawash Promoted to MSW Director

We are happy to announce that Lisa Hawash has been hired as the MSW Program...
May 31st 2023

PSU announces new Interim Dean of the College of Education

PORTLAND, Ore. - May 31, 2023 - Portland State University (PSU) is pleased to announce Dr. Tina Peterman as the new Interim Dean of the College of Education. She was previously the school’s Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. Her new post as Interim Dean of PSU’s College of Education...
Ice Queen Illustration
May 25th 2023

Meet Portland’s Ice Queen

Exploring Chicana Culture Through Cool, Portable Treats On the surface, Ice...
May 23rd 2023

Students help Metro increase equity for multifamily residences — with stickers

Sometimes the simplest solution is the best solution. At least that’s the...
Richard Wattenberg and students laugh during dress rehearsal of "A Dream Play"
May 22nd 2023

Prof. Richard Wattenberg directs his final play at PSU this month

The PSU Theater program will present Caryl Churchill’s adaptation of Swedish...
Janice Lee
May 19th 2023

Using Creative Writing to View Trauma and Loss from New Perspectives

The characters that populate Janice Lee's stories range widely: from human...
Exploring the Impact of Community Engaged Work Through Arts-Based Methods with Child, Youth, and Family Studies Practicum Students, Community Partners, and Community Members with Staci B. Martin
May 19th 2023

Exploring the Impact of Community Engaged Work Through Arts-Based Methods with Child, Youth, and Family Studies Practicum Students, Community Partners, and Community Members with Staci B. Martin

In this episode of PDXPLORES, Staci B. Martin, Assistant Professor of...
Coty Raven Morris
May 19th 2023

PSU Music & Theater faculty Coty Raven Morris selected as quarterfinalist for GRAMMY Music Educator Award

Portland State University School of Music & Theater faculty member Coty Raven...
Mai Ide and Tomas Cotik
May 19th 2023

Kamelia Massih Outstanding Student and Faculty Prize winners announced for 2023

Portland State University’s College of the Arts has announced the recipients...