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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… Read more
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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. … Read more
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Maseeh College Celebrates 50 Years of Engineering Excellence
This year marks the 50th anniversary since Portland State University gained approval to offer engineering coursework – a significant milestone considering the institution’s challenging origins. Read more
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CRC Spotlight: Middle East, North Africa, South Asia Student Center
The Middle East, North Africa, South Asia (MENASA) Student Center offers a space for students to build community and embrace the full beauty and breadth of the MENASA cultures. Read more
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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… Read more
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Her Name is LaMoosh: Alum’s memoir book award finalist
Alum Linda Meanus, who is 73, has published her own book, up for an Oregon Book Award. The words in the book are her own — but it was a collaborative storytelling effort with fellow alum Lily Hart ’18 and Prof. Katy Barber that helped bring it to life. Read more