Category: Majors & Programs
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From GED to Portland MBA: A Journey of Resilience and Purpose
Brandi Swiderski’s path to Portland State University was anything but typical. A recovering addict, mother, and first-generation college student, Swiderski turned a moment of truth with her child into the spark that launched a transformative academic journey. Now graduating with a double major from The School of Business — with plans to return for her…
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Research. Create. Pitch. Chipotle.
During a fast-paced three-day weekend, PSU junior and senior advertising minors sharpened their ability to think quickly, research effectively and develop strong communication strategies for real clients. Students at the winter portfolio workshop received faculty mentorship, gained hands-on experience with industry professionals and walked away with valuable insights and portfolio pieces.
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Interested in trans and queer health? PSU has courses for that!
Connect with clinicians and partners in the community doing the work and learn about potential career paths.
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MEET PSU’s FUTURE WOMEN OF INFLUENCE
Every March, the Portland Business Journal’s Women of Influence event celebrates the transformative women shaping our region This year, they will recognize four honorees with strong PSU ties: Mayra Arreola, Melinda Avila, Dr. Ann Cudd, and Amy Varga. We’re inspired by their impact, knowing their PSU experiences have played a vital role in their success. Just…
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Turnitin: Your Academic Ally for Enhancing Writing Skills
As a college student, you might view the internet cloud-based academic integrity tool, Turnitin, as a roadblock to your academic success. Though Portland State University faculty and students use it to help detect plagiarism and promote academic integrity, some students say it can feel punitive, daunting and punishing.
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Brains and Brawn: PSU Graduate Student Athletes Excel Beyond Sports
For a select group of student athletes at Portland State, this fall brings new opportunities to excel in their sport — and new academic challenges to overcome as they enter their first season as graduate student athletes at PSU. We talked with these driven individuals about their decision to attend graduate school at PSU, and…
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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…
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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…
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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.