Your Support Makes A Difference

Giving to the College of Urban and Public Affairs is a recognition of the college’s transformative education and the enriching opportunities that develop leaders with the skills and readiness to impact lives here and around the world. Our students go on to improve lives through participation and collaboration, working locally while thinking about the larger implications of their work, and seeking ways to improve our global community. 

MORE WAYS TO ENGAGE

There are many ways to support and engage with the College. Interested in volunteering, mentoring or even speaking to one of our classes? Email us and let us know: cupa@pdx.edu. 

Established Funds

College of Urban & Public Affairs Fund
The College of Urban & Public Affairs Fund provides general support for the college enabling student aspirations rooted in our mission: creating greater access and opportunity for students, fostering excellence in education and research, and extending our capability to serve our communities and the world.

Student Hardship Fund
The CUPA Student Hardship Fund from the dean's office provides students with flexible funds to ensure a financial setback does not mean the end of their academic goals. Your support will help students fill gaps in their financial aid; cover the cost of transportation, groceries, or childcare; or take care of other challenges that may arise.

The Nick Fish Memorial Fund for Leadership Endowment
The College of Urban and Public Affairs is proud to award this scholarship each year in recognition of Nick Fish's outstanding service in public life, including his service as Portland City Commissioner from 2008-2020. Gifts to this fund will help us establish an endowed scholarship in Nick's memory, supporting students enrolled in PSU's Hatfield School of Government into perpetuity.

For more information on giving opportunities, email the PSU Foundation at give@psuf.org, or call 503-725-5031.