Life at Oregon’s Top Urban Public Research University
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PSU alumni produce phenomenal podcasts
With the number of podcasts seeking listeners growing by the day, it can be hard to break through the noise. But two Portland State alums make it look easy. Both Sarah Marshall ‘10, MFA ‘12, MA ‘13 and David Naimon ‘19 MFA were named among the 20 best podcasts of 2021 by Variety. Marshall’s podcast,… Read more
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What it’s like to be an Honors College student
By: Ragan Love As of Fall 2021, I am a junior at Portland State and am a student in the College of the Arts and the University Honors College. Since this is my third year, I have lots of insight on how these two programs work and the one I get the most questions about… Read more
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Overview: University District Neighborhood
The Portland State University campus is the focal point of the city’s University District. But this downtown neighborhood isn’t just textbooks and classrooms — there’s great bites and beverages, quaint boutiques to peruse, and plenty of art to enjoy. Below, your best bets for a day spent in and around the University District. CAFFEINE FIX … Read more
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Portland State’s living room
Branford Price Millar Library holds a special place in the heart of countless Portland State students over the decades. Read more
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The Commuter’s Guide to a Successful First Term
One of the most unique things about Portland State is that it’s a commuter campus. A huge fraction of students drive, bike or use public transportation to get to class. Here are the orientation team’s top 5 tips to make your first term a success! Get Storage Space You can rent out a locker for… Read more
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KMC, home to PSU’s School of Business
Karl Miller Center is an iconic-world-class building, certified LEED Platinum for its sustainable design. Visitors are greeted to a stunning five-story all-glass atrium. Global classrooms are equipped with multiple video cameras and large monitors set up to broadcast class to students worldwide and give access to remote presenters. Read more