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Alumna Marilyn DeVault owner of Piece of Cake bakery in her shop holding up a cake box with her logo on it.
January 22nd 2026

PSU Alum Marilyn DeVault’s Sweetest Gift

The eccentrically charming Sellwood bakery A Piece of Cake is an unmistakable...
Photo of Dr. Staci B. Martin at the United Nations Global Refugee Forum Progress Review in Geneva, Switzerland.
January 16th 2026

Dr. Staci B Martin at the U.N. Global Refugee Forum Progress Review in Geneva, Switzerland

Dr. Staci B. Martin served as a representative of the International Association...
Photo of Dean Wong and Dean Bull at API event.
January 9th 2026

Message from Dean Wong - January 2026

Dear SSW Community and Colleagues, Welcome to the New Year and the start...
Modesta Minthorn speaking at the grand opening
January 6th 2026

PSU initiative brings Oregon Tribal languages to campus

Inside the lobby of Portland State's Vernier Science Center, a QR code on...
Credit card being held
December 10th 2025

Portland State Economics Professor Shares Expertise on Holiday Economics and Regional Economic Challenges

Over the past eight months, Professor Rajiv Sharma has brought economic expertise...
Rose Hill
November 21st 2025

Portland State to honor life, service of Native elder and advocate Rose Hill

Portland State University is honoring the life and service of Native elder...
Illustration of a snake, giraffes, and elephant
November 21st 2025

When Grad School is a Zoo

On a crisp fall morning, Laurel Westcott Ph.D. '22 walks the grounds of the...
Photo of Sage Johnson (on the left) and the Oregon Consumer Justice logo (on the right).
November 20th 2025

Sage Johnson, PSU MSW Alum, Joins Oregon Consumer Justice

Sage Johnson, a 2025 graduate of the Portland State University Master of...
Photo of Portland State University School of Social Work Dean, Evaon Wong, standing in the rain with a blue raincoat and bright green umbrella.
November 6th 2025

SSW Dean's Monthly Message - November 2025

Dear SSW Community and Colleagues, It’s hard to believe we’re already...
Photo of Dr. Beckie Child with text reading "Celebrating the Life of Beckie Child. March 16th, 1964 to October 25th, 2025."
October 30th 2025

Celebrating the Life of Dr. Beckie Child

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear friend, Dr. Beckie...
Photo of Dean Evaon Wong
October 1st 2025

School of Social Work Fall Welcome 2025

Hello and welcome to a new academic year at the School of Social Work! We...
Graphic with coffee beans and cups of coffee.
September 25th 2025

Meet Four PSU Alumni Shaping Portland’s Coffee Scene

For many years, Portland has been a hub for coffee culture. Meet four Portland...