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Remembering when Martin Luther King Jr. visited Portland State
On Nov. 8, 1961, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at Portland State’s Lincoln Hall (then Old Main), delivering a speech called “The Future of Integration” to an overflowing crowd. Read more
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What it’s like to be a music major at Portland State
PSU is home to many different majors, minors, and certificates that range from sciences, humanities, social studies, and the arts. The College of the Arts comprises the School of Architecture, School of Art and Design, School of Music and Theater, and School of Film. As a music education major, I spent my undergraduate years in… Read more
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7 best practices if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 (or think you have)
With coronavirus and the omicron variant causing rising rates of new cases, it’s more important than ever to remain diligent to keep yourself and your community safe. But what happens when you’re exposed — or suspect you’ve been exposed — by someone you live with? Mark Bajorek, Director of Health Services at Portland State University,… Read more
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Need help paying for college? Start here.
financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs. Nearly two-thirds of PSU students receive financial aid, and the average student receives more than $11,000 per year Read more
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PSU student shines in NASA internship
Portland State graduate student Chuck Faber, who is getting his master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, excelled in his position as a virtual NASA intern last summer, working on improving code for software defined radios as part of the Space Communications and Navigation project (SCaN). Read more
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New PSU podcast sheds light on homelessness
Understanding Homelessness, a new podcast from Portland State University’s Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative, tackles the underlying causes of homelessness, explains systems that perpetuate it, explores innovative solutions and shares stories from those with lived experiences. Read more