Inside Portland State Life at Oregon's Top Urban Research University ESSENTIAL READS Read more about What is the Tuition-Free Degree Program? June 10, 2025 What is the Tuition-Free Degree Program? Earning a college degree is one of the best ways to access a fulfilling career path, and graduating with as little debt… Read more about FAFSA Myths Busted January 28, 2025 FAFSA Myths Busted We sometimes find that students don’t fill out the FAFSA because they think they’re not eligible, won’t get any… Read more about 6 PSU Outdoor Study Spots: Ranked January 3, 2024 6 PSU Outdoor Study Spots: Ranked When the sun is shining, it can be hard to study indoors. Here are six places, ranked, to study when you want… Latest Posts Read more about Embracing Failure: From First-Year Students to First-Time Authors July 3, 2025 Embracing Failure: From First-Year Students to First-Time Authors Many students spend their first year of college figuring out how to navigate new environments and discover who they… Read more about Coding for a Better Tomorrow May 29, 2025 Coding for a Better Tomorrow Tina McComiskey brought a big-picture mindset to her Computer Science degree, believing deeply in the power of… Read more about Dean's Decoded: Meet Dean Qing Hu May 29, 2025 Dean's Decoded: Meet Dean Qing Hu Ever wonder what makes PSU’s academic leaders tick? What books line their shelves, what inspired them to pursue their… Read more about Leading with both heart and mind May 27, 2025 Leading with both heart and mind Zack Surmacz came to Portland State University after a formative experience in the Oregon State Legislature, where he… Read more about From GED to Portland MBA: A Journey of Resilience and Purpose May 27, 2025 From GED to Portland MBA: A Journey of Resilience and Purpose Brandi Swiderski’s path to Portland State University was anything but typical. A recovering addict, mother, and… Read more about Dean's Decoded: Meet Dean Xan Arch May 20, 2025 Dean's Decoded: Meet Dean Xan Arch Ever wonder what makes PSU’s academic leaders tick? What books line their shelves, what inspired them to pursue their… Read more about Research. Create. Pitch. Chipotle. April 28, 2025 Research. Create. Pitch. Chipotle. During a fast-paced three-day weekend, PSU junior and senior advertising students sharpened their ability to think… Read more about Her name is LaMoosh: Alum's memoir book award finalist April 3, 2025 Her name is LaMoosh: Alum's memoir book award finalist When Warm Springs tribal elder Linda Meanus ’16 was a young girl, a friend of her grandmother’s wrote a book about her… Read more about Interested in trans and queer health? PSU has courses for that! March 18, 2025 Interested in trans and queer health? PSU has courses for that! At a time when the LGBTQ+ community is increasingly under attack, Portland State is creating a safe space this spring… Read more about Meet PSU's women of influence March 7, 2025 Meet PSU's women of influence This Women's History Month, we honor the achievements of women throughout history, a legacy we continue at Portland… Read more about Dean's Decoded: Meet Dean Jeremy Youde March 7, 2025 Dean's Decoded: Meet Dean Jeremy Youde Ever wonder what makes PSU’s academic leaders tick? What books line their shelves, what inspired them to pursue their… Read more about PSU Love Stories February 11, 2025 PSU Love Stories Happy Valentine's Day 2025, Vikings!Thank you to everyone who shared their stories of friendships formed and true loves… See all articles from the blog listing page