Category: Campus Resources
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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.
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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
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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.
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FAFSA Myths Busted
We sometimes find that students don’t fill out the FAFSA because they think they’re not eligible, won’t get any financial aid, that it’s too complicated, or that it only impacts federal aid. We’ve busted these myths and more. Filling out the FAFSA has many benefits. Fill it out now so you don’t risk missing out…
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Get to know PSU by meeting with a Student Ambassador
The best way to find out about the student experience at a university? Go directly to the source! Portland State University Student Ambassadors (known campus wide as STAMBs) are available most weekdays for 1:1 virtual chats with prospective students or any other individuals who want to learn more about Portland’s unique urban university. A variety…
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What’s a microcredential? PSU pilots first microcredential for students in leadership
Proving skills to potential employers can be a challenge for recent graduates, but a new program could make it a little easier for students at Portland State. PSU has launched its first microcredential in Reflective Leadership Practice, available to students participating in the Leadership Fellows program through Student Activities and Leadership Programs (SALP). What is…
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Best Resources for First-Gen Success
Hello reader! Are you a First-Gen college student? More than 50% of first-year students this year at PSU are! Last week was First-Gen week at Portland State. It’s a dedicated week of events and activities targeted toward first-gen students — but all are welcome! A quick primer on why celebrating and supporting first-gen students is…
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Five pieces of advice for first-year students
Welcome my fellow classmates! I hope you’re excited for a fun, fall term. You may be feeling nervous, or full of excitement, or maybe both! Starting college is such a shift as a first-year student: the class sizes are larger, expectations are higher and campus expands further than your high school grounds ever did. Well…
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How to find the right tech for you
The computer you buy for college will be one of the most important purchases for your entire 4 years (and beyond!). View our PSU Technology Guide to help make the right choice for your needs and budget. See the guide for recommended devices, general hardware and software recommendations, frequently asked questions, and more information from PSU’s Office…