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Justin Veldhuisen

May 20th 2024

A Never-Ending Quest for Knowledge

Born and raised in Thailand, Justin Veldhuisen was determined to make the...

Mariam Almitawah

May 17th 2024

Bridging the Gap Between Dreams and Reality

From a very young age, Mariam Almitawah had a clear vision of her future,...

Gabriela Arleth Iraheta Romero

May 14th 2024

Finding a Deeper Connection

Born and raised in Portland, Gabriela Arleth Iraheta Romero spent most...

Veronica Peterson

May 13th 2024

Exploring Different Avenues

Veronica Peterson grew up about 90 miles north of Manhattan near Poughkeepsie,...

May 13th 2024

Harnessing the System to Drive Positive Change

Growing up in Bend, Oregon, Neal Rusk moved to Salem to receive his undergraduate...

Seshu Bharathi Katari

May 13th 2024

Resilience Amidst Skepticism

A catalyst for transformation, steadfast in her belief that the unreachable...

May 9th 2024

A Journey Marked by Perseverance

Growing up in El Salvador, Astrid Galvez, was instilled with a strong work...

May 8th 2024

Alisa Pyszka - Executive Director Center for Real Estate

Meet Alisa Pyszka, the new executive director for the Center for Real Estate...

Marta Stelmaszak Rosa

April 25th 2024

Dr. Marta Stelmaszak Rosa, The School of Business - Researcher of the Year

Every year Portland State University honors a faculty member from each...

April 25th 2024

Change is Her Superpower

Alicia Zhang thrives on change—it's her superpower. Raised in Maryland,...

April 25th 2024

Building a Better Future

Moving around the world never stopped Rosa Garcia A. from pursuing her...

April 25th 2024

Take the Leap

Lydia Schuh, a Brazilian-American born in the Philippines, was raised in...