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Electric cars charging

June 28th 2023

Push to green energy is not without consequences, PSU prof explores

From a proposed lithium mine near the Oregon-Nevada border to a proposed...

Mount St. Helens

June 28th 2023

New research shows climate change will increase impacts of volcanic eruptions

Volcanic disasters have been studied since Pompeii was buried in 79 A.D.,...

Amy Black and Olives Erickson smile together.

June 27th 2023

How a Mother and Daughter Conquered College Together

On a rainy day in Portland, the Moda Center buzzed with excitement as Portland...

People gather for salmon bake in front of ITECK Center

June 27th 2023

PSU ITECK Center is official with building name change

Portland State’s Harrison Street Building has a new name — PSU ITECK...

Community engagement event on the Umatilla Indian Reservation by the Nixyáawii Watikš planning group (photo courtesy of Owen Christofferson)

June 22nd 2023

PSU Graduating Planning Students Work To Improve Transportation Safety and Environmental Justice

As the 2023 Spring term wraps up at Portland State University (PSU), we're...

Rick Tankersley

June 21st 2023

PSU names Richard Tankersley to Vice President role for Research and Graduate Studies

Portland State has named Richard “Rick” Tankersley, an accomplished research...

Photo of Bethany Wallace

June 20th 2023

Bethany Wallace Hired as Field Specialist

We are happy to announce that Bethany Wallace has been hired as fixed-term...

Transforming the Culture of Biology Teaching with Erin Shortlidge

June 20th 2023

Transforming the Culture of Biology Teaching with Erin Shortlidge

In this episode of PDXPLORES, Associate Professor of Biology and Biology...

June 16th 2023

Shawn Smallman named Interim Dean Of College Of Urban And Public Affairs

Shawn Smallman, Professor of International and Global Studies at Portland...

Student in a beanie writing on paper in front of a map.

June 14th 2023

Philip Collier Smith Commits $6 Million Estate to PSU to Fund Student Scholarships in the Humanities

An estate commitment currently valued at $6 million from Philip Collier Smith...

PSU’s virtual REU Site, Computational Modeling Serving Portland, receives NSF grant renewal!

June 14th 2023

PSU’s Virtual REU Site, Computational Modeling Serving Portland, Receives NSF Grant Renewal

PSU’s virtual Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) project,...

Man with glasses holds two Emmy awards in front of screen

June 13th 2023

PSU Film Alum Wins Northwest Regional Emmy Award

Portland State University School of Film alum and Portland Trailblazers videographer...