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June 29th 2023

Oblivion by Antonia Fogg and Cambria Tingley Wins Third Place in PSU Film Annual Showcase

The School of Film hosts an annual portfolio show and a curated showcase...
Addressing Encampments on State Transportation Rights-of-Way with Marisa Zapata
June 29th 2023

Addressing Encampments on State Transportation Rights-of-Way with Marisa Zapata

On this episode of PDXPLORES, Marisa Zapata, Associate Professor of Land-Use...
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...
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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...
Shawn Smallman
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...