Institute for Sustainable Solutions at Portland State University

Portland State University seeks to become a powerful catalyst, model, and engine of positive and lasting change. We strive to serve as a leading academic laboratory for designing sustainable solutions to the complex, interconnected problems now facing us. Our approach bridges all academic disciplines and engages businesses, government, and non-governmental organizations, capitalizing on our location in one of the most livable cities in the world.

PSU Sustainability Vision

To be an internationally recognized university known for excellence in student learning, innovative research, and community engagement that simultaneously advance economic vitality, environmental health, and quality of life.

PSU Sustainability Mission

To serve as a leading academic laboratory for developing sustainable processes and practices using multi-disciplinary approaches in partnership with business, government, and other organizations.

PSU's commitment to sustainability is outlined further in its Declaration of Support for Sustainability

The Institute administers the ten-year, $25 million challenge grant for sustainability made by the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation to Portland State in September 2008.

The Institute also manages the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability, an integrated series of courses covering the social, economic and environmental spheres of the sustainability.

Institute staff and fellows