Category: Portland
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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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PSU Love Stories
Happy Valentine’s Day 2025, Vikings! Thank you to everyone who shared their stories of friendships formed and true loves found on campus. We delight in this tradition. So, let’s get started!
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Deans Decoded: Meet Dean Maneka Brooks
Ever wonder what makes PSU’s academic leaders tick? What books line their shelves, what inspired them to pursue their field and what visions they have for PSU’s future? Inside Portland State’s new “Deans Decoded” series takes you behind the scenes into the offices of Portland State’s distinguished deans. Join us as we decode the personalities…
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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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Joaquin Golez Makes Accessible Art Brimming with Queer Hope
Joaquin Golez (MFA ’24) is an illustrator whose work captures the eroticism of hope for queer and transgender people existing in a hostile world. He takes inspiration from manga, tattoos, queer culture and social justice movements to create art that is detailed, vibrant and provocative. Ruben Gil-Herrera from Inside Portland State sat down with Golez…
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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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Creating a Culture of Care
Many people fear that asking someone about suicidal thoughts may plant the idea in their head. But as students in the Center for Student Health and Counseling’s (SHAC) suicide prevention course learn, there isn’t any evidence that supports this misconception. Studies show that talking about suicide does not increase suicidal ideation or behaviors, though it…
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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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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.