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  • CRC Spotlight: Pan-African Commons

    CRC Spotlight: Pan-African Commons

    The Pan-African Commons (PAC) is a community space that reclaims African, Black American, Caribbean, Central/South American and Black identities through programming, resources and identity development. Read more

  • Changemaking 101: The Mobilizing Hope Capstone

    Changemaking 101: The Mobilizing Hope Capstone

    Portland State is designated as a Changemaker Campus by Ashoka U, a global organization that promotes education to support social innovation and civic engagement. That means that throughout their time at PSU, students encounter opportunities to put their ideas for a better world into action.  Read more

  • PSU Love Stories

    PSU Love Stories

    Happy Valentines Day, Vikings! We hope you enjoy these wonderful memories of romances and friendships that had their start or a special connection with PSU. Our heartfelt thanks to all the PSU students, alumni, faculty and staff who shared their stories. Read more

  • CRC Spotlight: La Casa Latina

    CRC Spotlight: La Casa Latina

    La Casa Latina is a space where Latinx/é students and allies can build and connect with community, develop leadership skills and empower their individual and collective identities Read more

  • Scholarships Through PSU

    Scholarships Through PSU

    It’s true, college can be expensive. Fortunately, PSU has an extensive database of scholarships called Scholarship Universe, where current and incoming students can apply for millions of dollars of scholarships available each year. Read more

  • When you come to a fork in the road, take it

    When you come to a fork in the road, take it

    Research is something all undergrads should try to experience Read more