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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...
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)...
Panorama of downtown Portland
January 15th 2026

Portland State releases new 2025 statewide homelessness report

Portland State University’s Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative...
Credit card being held
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...
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December 9th 2025

Economics Department potluck

On December 3rd, the economics faculty, staff, and students celebrated the...
Professor Mark Leymon
November 21st 2025

PSU Professor Mark Leymon Appointed to Oregon Criminal Justice Commission

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has appointed Portland State University associate...
OR Consensus Birtdhay Celebration cake
November 12th 2025

Oregon Consensus Celebrates 20 Years!

On October 29th, the National Policy Consensus Center and Oregon Consensus...
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November 5th 2025

Core course scheduling: EC 311, EC 312 and EC 380 for AY 2025-26

Scheduled course offerings for Winter 2026 are: EC 311 Intermediate Microeconomics...
Journal of Financial Research Ediltor's Choice Award logo
October 13th 2025

PSU Research Wins Journal of Financial Research Award

Dr. Grace E. Arnold, Takeshi Nishikawa, and Meredith E. Rhodes' research...