PSU Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's Decision on Affirmative Action

Affirmative action in college admissions has proved a powerful tool for undermining historic racism and providing access to underrepresented populations. Today’s Supreme Court decision to remove that tool is deeply disappointing.

While Portland State does not employ race-based admission decisions, we serve more racially diverse students than any other public university in Oregon.

PSU is committed to dismantling systems of racial oppression and is taking intentional action — what we believe to be essential and affirmative action — to work toward a society in which students who have been historically disadvantaged and discriminated against can thrive.