Life at Oregon’s Top Urban Public Research University
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Find your place in PSU’s Vernier Science Center
Take a peek inside the Vernier Science Center, PSU’s newest science building. Read more
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Local Activities That Won’t Break the Bank
As you return to campus after summer break, many of you are looking for places to hang out or grab a bite to eat that won’t deplete your bank account. Luckily, PSU’s urban campus gives you access to tons of tasty, fun and affordable options (and free and low-cost ways to get to them). Whether… Read more
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How to Master Graduate School
Starting graduate school can feel overwhelming. The demands of a course load, combined with work, family and academic research requirements, can pose a challenge for even the most prepared student. Luckily, graduate students at PSU have support navigating this new experience. Graduate student ambassadors – current graduate students, often at least a year into their… Read more
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Balancing Parenthood and Education: PSU’s Resources for Families
Being a student is hard enough – add being a parent or caregiver on top of that, and managing the seemingly endless list of responsibilities can present a significant burden. That’s why Portland State University’s Services for Students With Children (SSWC) is here to help. Read more
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Plants and People Thrive at PSU’s Learning Gardens Lab
Nestled in the heart of Portland’s Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood, Portland State University’s Learning Gardens Lab (LGL) thrives as a lush 3.4-acre oasis within a larger 12-acre greenspace. Established in 2005, the LGL has since blossomed into a vibrant community hub where students of all ages — alongside community members — cultivate both plants and knowledge. From… Read more
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May the (musical) force be with you: A postcard from Skywalker Sound
For 40 students in Portland State’s acclaimed Chamber Choir, Memorial Day weekend brought the thrill of a lifetime. The award-winning ensemble boarded a plane bound for San Francisco to spend six days recording at the legendary Skywalker Sound, on George Lucas’s Skywalker Ranch. Read more