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Teacher candidates Joy Spettel (left) and Brenna Robin shape colored clay into miniature brains in a classroom at PSU.
February 25th 2026

At Portland State, future teachers build brains to learn how children read

On a recent Wednesday morning, two dozen students at Portland State University...
Honors House
February 25th 2026

An Honored House: A History of Portland State University's Honors College House

A photogenic old house sits at 1632 SW 12th Avenue, its bell-domed turret...
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February 25th 2026

Currently Accolades: Published/Exhibited for March 2, 2026

Bright Alozie, faculty in Black Studies and affiliate faculty in the History...
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February 25th 2026

Currently Accolades: Presented for March 2, 2026

Elizabeth Almer, School of Business faculty, presented her paper, An Empirically...
Drawing of an outline of three people on lime green background.
February 25th 2026

Currently Accolades: People for March 2, 2026

Bright Alozie, faculty in Black Studies and affiliate faculty in the History...
A colorful illustration with multiple panels depicting different scenes. Starting left from right, stop-motion puppet being arranged in a walk-cycle, the new art building with a crane towering in the background, a brightly illuminated stage with three figures in the foreground, a 3D printer with a Victor E. Viking being printed, and finally the Simon Benson House illuminated with colorful lights.
February 24th 2026

Nurturing Creativity on Campus & in Community

A building that will match the excellence within it. That’s how Dean Leroy...
Urban plaza from above
February 24th 2026

PSU-OHSU Center Awarded $1.25M Grant to Expand Behavioral Health Support for Older Oregonians

The PSU-OHSU Oregon Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health & Aging (OCEBHA)...
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February 17th 2026

Currently Accolades: People for Feb. 23, 2026

PSU’s Department of Sociology received a Chapter Activity Award ($750)...
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February 17th 2026

Currently Accolades: Published for Feb. 23, 2026

Micki M. Caskey, College of Education faculty, co-authored the book, Mutual...
A woman taking a picture in a mirror.
February 17th 2026

Staff Spotlight - Meet Emma Langton

Emma Langton Staff Spotlight Interview Emma Langton is in her second year...
Avel Gordly waving to crowd at Commencement after receiving honorary degree.
February 17th 2026

Trailblazing PSU alum and Oregon lawmaker Avel Gordly dies at 79

Avel Gordly, the first Black woman elected to the Oregon State Senate and...
Dean Wong sitting with the Assessment Team for the BSW program at Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
February 12th 2026

Message from Dean Wong - February 2026

Dear SSW Community and Colleagues, I hope you have noticed the new "Dean’s...