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PSU Earns Gold Status as a 2026-2027 Military Friendly School

Portland State has achieved the prestigious Gold Award status, placing it in the top 10% of schools nationwide for supporting student veterans. This designation recognizes PSU’s excellence in academic support, mental health, and career services for the university's 1,000 military-affiliated students and their families.

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PSU and WesternU Partner to Create New Medical School Pathways

A new partnership with Western University of Health Sciences creates a direct bridge for PSU students into medical and physical therapy programs. By providing guaranteed interviews and academic support, this initiative ensures Oregon communities have access to compassionate, locally educated clinicians for years to come.

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PSU Researchers Honored for Inventions With Tangible Global Impact

PSU Professors Suresh Singh and Shankar Rananavare have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors. Their work in high-speed wireless communications and nanotechnology addresses critical needs in semiconductor manufacturing and healthcare, highlighting PSU’s role in driving innovation with real-world results.

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