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Portland State University will be the home of the nation’s first futures center focused on social work. The center, known as the National Social Work Education Health Futures Lab, is funded with a $400,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Laura Nissen, principal investigator...

(Joint statement from Portland State University and family of Jason Washington) Portland State University and the family of Jason Washington have reached a settlement of their claim against the university after the 2018 shooting death of Mr. Washington by university police officers....

Rabbi Stampfer. Photo by PBS.org. Portland State University mourns the loss of Rabbi Joshua Stampfer. Stampfer was a pioneer in Portland’s Jewish community and helped inspire the creation of PSU’s degree in Judaic Studies. He...

Portland State University Interim President Stephen Percy has announced he is extending the contract of Director of Athletics Valerie Cleary. “During her time at PSU, Valerie Cleary has demonstrated that success in athletics venues...

Whether or not a patient receives pain treatment when seeking emergency medical services may depend, in part, on their race or ethnicity, according to a new study by Portland State researchers. The study was published in the journal Medical Care and was led by PSU Sociology PhD student Jamie...

Surrounded by family, friends and loved ones, two new police officers and two dispatchers joined Portland State University’s Campus Public Safety Office on Monday. The ceremony also included a historic promotion. “As we strive to create a climate of inclusion and equity I think it's...

Quantitative economics. Philosophy. Black Studies. At first glance, these areas of study have little to do with one another. But to hear Violet Gibson explain her courseload, it all makes perfect sense. Gibson’s major, quantitative economics, will provide the background to work in record...

Julie Rowell, left, reacts to hearing the news about her Milken Educator Award on Tuesday. On Rowell's right is Amari Thomas, the school's attendance liaison. Gresham High School teacher Julie Rowell attended an assembly this Tuesday...

Despite the numerous benefits associated with patients accessing their medical records, a study by a new Portland State University professor found only 10% of patients utilize the resource. Researchers expected to find inequities in use...

Portland State welcomed a diverse and accomplished group of freshmen, transfer and graduate students to join its vibrant student body this fall. While enrollment numbers are down overall, a closer look reveals some highlights. Diversity: The number of Latino students at PSU increased again...

Portland State University's new opera takes on toxic masculinity in a capitalist society. Titled "Mirror Game," the opera centers around a Silicon Valley gaming company and three programmers: Cybil, Melody and Olivia. The programmers fight to survive in...

Prof. Holly Lawson holds up her phone with the Unified English Braille Prep app displayed on it. Photo by Jillian Daley Portland State Profs. Holly Lawson and Sam Sennott just released their Unified English Braille (UEB) Prep app for...