Author: University Communications
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The 4Ts of Portland: My Experience with the Trail
Portland’s 4T Trail takes you through the city, the forest, local parks, and downtown neighborhoods, and incorporates four different ways to get around: the trail, the tram, the trolley and the train. The 4 Ts of Portland, if you will.
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Creating a Culture of Care
Many people fear that asking someone about suicidal thoughts may plant the idea in their head. But as students in the Center for Student Health and Counseling’s (SHAC) suicide prevention course learn, there isn’t any evidence that supports this misconception. Studies show that talking about suicide does not increase suicidal ideation or behaviors, though it…
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Engineering a Future in Film
Growing up, Jason De Leon had his sights set on an engineering career, with the goal of earning a degree at Portland State University. As a child of immigrants from the Philippines, he knew that a degree in the sciences would make his parents proud. “There were a lot of expectations from my parents for…
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Empowered by Jeanette
Jeanette Amisi Muibi will graduate from Portland State University this June with a degree in Public Health Studies: Community Health Promotion, and a minor in Child, Youth, and Family Studies. This milestone will bring her one step closer to her dreams and add another accomplishment to the impressive list of things she’s achieved so far. …
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A Hero on the Pitch and Off
Last summer, PSU junior and Viking soccer player Cameron Dixon made a heroic decision to postpone her senior year of college and become an organ donor to save her mother’s life. For years, Dixon’s mother had suffered from polycystic disease, a genetic complication that impacts the kidneys and liver. By the spring of 2023, her…
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Pathway to Success: A Guide for Undecided Students
If you find the idea of committing to a major overwhelming, you’re not alone. Some students know exactly what they want to do after graduation, but for many of us, the decision is unclear. The good news is if you’re struggling to pick a major, you have options! Hopefully, this guide can help you navigate…
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PSU Love Stories
Happy Valentines Day, Vikings! We hope you enjoy these wonderful memories of romances and friendships that had their start or a special connection with PSU. Our heartfelt thanks to all the PSU students, alumni, faculty and staff who shared their stories.
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Taking care of business: how PSU alum Trang Tran launched her career
Trang Tran went from a foster care home in Vietnam to graduating summa cum laude from Portland State. In this Q&A, Tran shares how she put what she learned at PSU to use in launching her business career.
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What’s a microcredential? PSU pilots first microcredential for students in leadership
Proving skills to potential employers can be a challenge for recent graduates, but a new program could make it a little easier for students at Portland State. PSU has launched its first microcredential in Reflective Leadership Practice, available to students participating in the Leadership Fellows program through Student Activities and Leadership Programs (SALP). What is…