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Best student discounts and deals
If you like saving money, look no further. We’ve compiled a long list of discounts just for students, in Portland and beyond! Continue reading Best student discounts and deals
PSU celebrates 50 years of Title IX
By Jack Heffernan Higher education institutions like Portland State have made strides in the past couple of years to protect students of all gender identities and sexual orientations from sexual misconduct. This June, in addition to the celebration of Pride Month, marks the 50th Anniversary of Title IX. Passed on June 23, 1972, the piece of the Education Amendments Act states, “No person in the … Continue reading PSU celebrates 50 years of Title IX
You’re not alone at Portland State
Mental health can be a challenge for students. Fortunately the Center for Student Health and Counseling is there with a variety of support services as described in this first-hand account. Continue reading You’re not alone at Portland State
Student Loan Repayment for Dummies
For many college students (including myself) the relief of paused payments is short lived, and the cancellation of student debt entirely is wanted. The future of student loans and cancellation is unsure and leaders appear to be indecisive. Will we have to go back to paying our debt eventually, will at least $50,000 of our debt be canceled, or will it be canceled altogether … who knows? Continue reading Student Loan Repayment for Dummies
PSU grad student wins Department of Energy fellowship
Ashlynn Crisp is one of just 33 doctoral students in the country to land a Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship. Continue reading PSU grad student wins Department of Energy fellowship
Ultimate Internship Guide: How to find work, leverage LinkedIn and more
PSU career counselor Caitlin Sweeney and Disney Product Management intern Morgan Young (she’s a first year with more than 3,500 followers on LinkedIn) offer up an ocean’s-worth of useful information about navigating the job market and last-minute summer intern tips. Continue reading Ultimate Internship Guide: How to find work, leverage LinkedIn and more
Join the effort to increase PSU’s collective impact for climate justice
The upcoming “Creating a Just Climate Future: Community Dialogue” event is an opportunity for PSU’s community members to consider ways to build better together in identifying opportunities for PSU’s future climate action. Continue reading Join the effort to increase PSU’s collective impact for climate justice
7 things to know about PSU’s historic copper beech tree
Portland State University’s Copper Beech tree is being named an Oregon Heritage Tree. Here are 7 interesting facts about PSU’s most famous tree. Continue reading 7 things to know about PSU’s historic copper beech tree