Tag: Portland
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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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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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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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When you come to a fork in the road, take it
Research is something all undergrads should try to experience
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Portland State Showcase coming November 16
Join us on Thursday, November 16, from 7-8 pm for a special broadcast program sharing stories from Portland State. During the second annual televised PSU Showcase, you’ll meet students, alumni and professors who are making our city a better place. See how incredibly important Portland State is to our city and region through a surprising…
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Ship Talk Episode 4: Transportation
Episode 4 of Ship Talk, the Portland State University Admissions Podcast, is out today! Stacey and Kanani talk to Emily Sofich, Marketing & Transportation Options Coordinator, about the many transportation options for students at PSU. From discounted Max tickets, to affordable biking resources, to a wide range of resident and commuter parking permits, there’s something…
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Summer of Art: Galleries to Get Your Art Fix This Summer
As the year winds down, we students begin to plan to do all sorts of fun things on our summer break. Or heck, some of us might be starting now! Regardless, it’s always helpful to gather some good ideas of how you should spend your newfound freetime. Some of you may head home during break,…
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2023’s Best Study Spots on Campus
Spring term is finally here! It’s a time of year that brings excitement to some and fear to others. But with two thirds of the school year done, it’s time to buckle down and get into gear in order to finish it strong! It’s helpful to keep good study spots in mind for when you’ll…
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‘You just want to know these people’: PSU students archive historic Black family’s photo collection
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the collection of historic family photos found beneath a stairwell in a Northeast Portland home speaks volumes.