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Molly Woon
January 31, 2023

Political Science Graduate Molly Woon Appointed as Oregon’s Elections Director

Molly Woon has more than 15 years of experience in public service. She's worked in the…
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January 31, 2023

Population Research Center Collaborates with Portland Engagement Project…

This year, the Portland Engagement Project (PEP) will release an interactive map of…
HRAC OPB
January 25, 2023

HRAC Provides Common Methodology for 2023 Point-in-Time Count

The 2023 Tri-County Point-in-Time Count is an effort by Multnomah, Washington and…
PSU Athletics
January 19, 2023

Christopher Carey Named Faculty Athletics Representative for the Vikings Athletic Program

Christopher Carey, Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal…
Catherine McMullen
January 18, 2023

EMPA Alum Catherine McMullen Sworn in as Clackamas County Clerk

On January 18, 2023, Clerk Catherine McMullen, a graduate of PSU's Executive Master of…
Marisa Zapata on TOL
January 15, 2023

PSU Homelessness Expert Marisa Zapata Weighs in on Tina Kotek's Housing Plan

Marisa Zapata, Director of PSU's Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative…
Crowd
January 12, 2023

PSU Researchers Provide Insight into Portland's Shrinking Population

The latest U.S. Census Bureau population estimates showed that Oregon’s…
World Oregon
January 10, 2023

MPA Students Partner with World Oregon on Challenge Based Learning Project

In Winter term, Professor of Public Administration Kevin Kecskes and his students…
Police officers
January 9, 2023

CCJ Chair Brian Renauer Talks Long-Term Gun Violence Prevention in Portland

Brian Renauer, Chair of Criminology & Criminal Justice, recently spoke with Oregon…
Guitars
January 9, 2023

PSU Economists Analyze Census Data of Portland Musicians

Once census data from local musicians is collected, it will be analyzed by economists…
Rob Wagner
January 6, 2023

PSU Political Science Grad Slated to Be Next Oregon Senate President

Rob Wagner first walked into the Oregon Capitol in 1997 as an intern for a first-term…
Jennifer McGuirk
January 6, 2023

MPA Alum Jennifer McGuirk Re-Elected as Multnomah County Auditor

Multnomah County Auditor Jennifer McGuirk was sworn in for a second four-year term on…