As 2019 draws to a close, we look back at 5 ways Portland State University is making a difference in the lives of our students and region.
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PSU launched a campus-wide effort to help students graduate by using data to spot signs of trouble and intervening quickly, as well as opened a new advising center for transfer students.
2.
PSU renovated Fariborz Maseeh Hall and opened the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, bringing art and opportunity to all.
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PSU has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best institution in Oregon and the Northwest region for social mobility.
4.
PSU marked a record year for research, with recent grants of over 25 million and overall research funding up 10 percent.
5.
PSU poured $1.5 billion into Oregon’s economy.
And now … bring on 2020!
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