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Two new PSU runners are rewriting the Viking record books
In terms of silver linings, COVID-19 helped bring two top-notch distance runners to the Viking track & field and cross country programs while attending graduate school here: Katie Camarena and Jordan MacIntosh. Read more
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Faculty Spotlight: Engineering professor moonlights as ultra-athlete
Portland State Engineering Professor Christof Teuscher divides his time with research, teaching, ultra-running, extreme treks and photography. Read more
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Jazz Professor Darrell Grant is a PSU and Portland treasure
Darrell Grant is one of PSU’s treasures. Not only is he a beloved professor of jazz in the School of Music & Theater, but he is also a critically acclaimed composer and leader in Portland’s music community. And he is always working on something profound, thought-provoking and inspiring. In short, he makes Portland a better… Read more
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Undergrads: get hands-on research experience (and maybe get paid!)
PSU is offering 3 research programs for students this summer. Apply now! Research Experiences for Undergraduates, or REUs for short, can be anywhere between 6 and 10 weeks long and are often paid. Read more
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These PSU love stories will brighten your Valentine’s Day
These heartwarming tales of love and friendship at Portland State prove there’s no love like Viking love. Read more
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3 PSU film alumni: Where are they now & advice
Do film school graduates land film jobs? Can I afford a living as a filmmaker? What are the chances I can realistically work consistently? We interviewed three film alumni and got all the juicy information about how they got to where they are and SMASHED the job market, proving all them haters wrong and that… Read more
