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May 1st 2025

Four local wineries with a PSU connection

The Willamette Valley has become a top wine destination in the country. More...
Alumna Sara Jean Accuardi '06
April 23rd 2025

World Premiere of PSU Alumna’s Award-Winning Play, “The Storyteller,” Opens in Portland

Small moments, unnoticed by most, can change a life. This concept is a common...
Robert Wermlinger Honors Alum
April 21st 2025

Meet Honors Alum Robert Wermlinger

For Robert Wermlinger, the decision to join what was then called the Scholars...
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April 16th 2025

The Origins of the Portland Loo

Portland State University and its alumni are deeply woven into the fabric...
Caroline Zavitkovski headshot
March 17th 2025

Interview with Audit Director at Multnomah County, Caroline Zavitkovski

Career Path & HSOG Experience Twenty years ago, Zavitkovski moved to Portland...
Carolyn Hazel Drake
January 24th 2025

Meet Honors Alum Carolyn Hazel Drake

Carolyn Hazel Drake is a Portland State Honors College alum from the class...
On the left is Olga and Harvi the golden retriever embracing. On the right is Harvi posing with his 1st place placard for the Joriad Competition.
January 9th 2025

Harvi the Happy

Olga Marszal ‘04, PSU alum and adjunct faculty in the Master of Taxation...
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December 9th 2024

An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

In 2011, Malisa Tep walked out of her first-year inquiry class at Portland...
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November 22nd 2024

Gifts for the Treat-Yourself Type

Pamper someone special this holiday season with gifts from alumni-owned businesses...
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November 22nd 2024

Gifts for Foodies

Looking for the perfect present for the foodie in your life? Our PSU alumni...
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November 22nd 2024

Gifts for the Tastemaker

Explore thoughtfully handcrafted treasures from alumni artisans who bring...
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November 21st 2024

Gifts for Book Lovers

Books make thoughtful, meaningful gifts, and these titles by Portland State...