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Deans Decoded: Meet Dean Xan Arch
Ever wonder what makes PSU’s academic leaders tick? What books line their shelves, what inspired them to pursue their field and what visions they have for PSU’s future? Inside Portland State’s new “Deans Decoded” series takes you behind the scenes into the offices of Portland State’s distinguished deans. Join us as we decode the personalities… Read more
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PSU Love Stories
Happy Valentine’s Day 2025, Vikings! Thank you to everyone who shared their stories of friendships formed and true loves found on campus. We delight in this tradition. So, let’s get started! Read more
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Turnitin: Your Academic Ally for Enhancing Writing Skills
As a college student, you might view the internet cloud-based academic integrity tool, Turnitin, as a roadblock to your academic success. Though Portland State University faculty and students use it to help detect plagiarism and promote academic integrity, some students say it can feel punitive, daunting and punishing. Read more
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Deans Decoded: Meet Dean Maneka Brooks
Ever wonder what makes PSU’s academic leaders tick? What books line their shelves, what inspired them to pursue their field and what visions they have for PSU’s future? Inside Portland State’s new “Deans Decoded” series takes you behind the scenes into the offices of Portland State’s distinguished deans. Join us as we decode the personalities… Read more
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Deans Decoded: Meet Dean Bull
Ever wonder what makes PSU’s academic leaders tick? What books line their shelves, what inspired them to pursue their field and what visions they have for PSU’s future? Inside Portland State’s new “Deans Decoded” series takes you behind the scenes into the offices of Portland State’s distinguished deans. Join us as we decode the personalities… Read more
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Brains and Brawn: PSU Graduate Student Athletes Excel Beyond Sports
For a select group of student athletes at Portland State, this fall brings new opportunities to excel in their sport — and new academic challenges to overcome as they enter their first season as graduate student athletes at PSU. We talked with these driven individuals about their decision to attend graduate school at PSU, and… Read more