Category: Proud Viks
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New Student Orientation: Required and Rewarding
This fall, PSU will welcome upwards of 2,500 new students to campus — and if you’re among our incoming class, we’ll see you at New Student Orientation very soon. Attending orientation is a requirement for all newly enrolled students. While it may feel like a to-do, it’s far from a chore. It’s an opportunity to…
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The 4Ts of Portland: My Experience with the Trail
Portland’s 4T Trail takes you through the city, the forest, local parks, and downtown neighborhoods, and incorporates four different ways to get around: the trail, the tram, the trolley and the train. The 4 Ts of Portland, if you will.
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Fostering a Sense of Belonging in STEM
MacKenzie Gray ‘24, a first-gen student, is graduating with her Ph.D. in biology education. At PSU, she’s been researching the experiences of STEM transfer students and their sense of belonging.
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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…
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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. …
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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.
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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…
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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.
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Pathway to Success: A Guide for Undecided Students
If you find the idea of committing to a major overwhelming, you’re not alone. Some students know exactly what they want to do after graduation, but for many of us, the decision is unclear. The good news is if you’re struggling to pick a major, you have options! Hopefully, this guide can help you navigate…