Forget the ivory tower.

Portland State University thrives in the heart of the real world. Oregon's largest university helps people throughout this region create and share vital knowledge, grow flourishing industries, make life better for themselves and others, and bring greater joy and meaning to the human experience. The collective enterprise that is Portland State enriches life for each one of us,whether we're aware of it or not.

That's why Portland State University's future and our community's future cannot be separated. Education and research are the twin engines that power healthy economies and social well being. Our region's leaders turn to Portland State as their essential partner in tackling the urgent challenges their communities face--rapid growth, educational opportunity, job and workplace development, public policy, environmental dilemmas, quality of life.

Now, at the beginning of the new century, it is time to come together and unlock the limitless potential of this special place and its people. Building Our Future, Portland State's first comprehensive campaign, will strengthen the University as the center for the vision and leadership our region deserves. Through $100 million in private investment we will intensify our efforts to enrich research and teaching, ensure student success and deepen our commitment to those areas that are most vital to our community.

Learn more about our Big Plans at Portland State.