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September 17th 2026

Currently Accolades: Published/Exhibited for Sept. 21, 2026

Talya Bauer and Berrin Erdogan, School of Business faculty, published “New...
Illustration depicting the paths people create through homelessness
September 10th 2026

New PSU Study Maps Complex Journeys Through Homelessness in Final Pathways Report

A new report from Portland State University’s Homelessness Research and...
Commencement ceremony at Viking Pavilion showing the entire floor with students seated
June 8th 2026

From Research to Real-World Impact: How PSU’s Class of 2026 is Serving the City

As Portland State University prepares for commencement, a new group of graduates...
Manar Khalid Al Mahmood, B.A., Political Science, 2020
May 28th 2026

Politics, Portland & Paris with Manar Khalid Al Mahmood

When Manar Khalid Al Mahmood arrived at Portland State University, she already...
Professor Marisa Zapata
May 6th 2026

Dr. Marisa Zapata Honored as 2026 CUPA Researcher of the Year

Portland State University's College of Urban & Public Affairs is proud to...
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April 16th 2026

Currently Accolades: Presented for April 20, 2026

Kai Hang Cheang, assistant professor in the Department of Women, Gender,...
Portland State campus photographed by a drone
April 9th 2026

PSU study: Unhoused individuals want permanent housing, face steep financial barriers

As local governments and service providers search for the most effective...
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April 8th 2026

Currently Accolades: Published/Exhibited for April 13, 2026

Paul Collins, English faculty, published an article titled The Death of a...
PSU Day of Giving
April 7th 2026

Help PSU Grow April 15 & 16 with Day of Giving!

Spring is a time of renewal, growth — and giving back. This April 15–16,...
Urban plaza from above
February 24th 2026

PSU-OHSU Center Awarded $1.25M Grant to Expand Behavioral Health Support for Older Oregonians

The PSU-OHSU Oregon Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health & Aging (OCEBHA)...
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January 15th 2026

Portland State releases new 2025 statewide homelessness report

Portland State University’s Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative...
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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...