Tag: Portland State University

  • Taking care of business: how PSU alum Trang Tran launched her career

    Taking care of business: how PSU alum Trang Tran launched her career

    Trang Tran went from a foster care home in Vietnam to graduating summa cum laude from Portland State. In this Q&A, Tran shares how she put what she learned at PSU to use in launching her business career.

  • Portland State Showcase coming November 16

    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…

  • President Cudd joins the PSU Football team, goes viral

    President Cudd joins the PSU Football team, goes viral

    Dr. Ann Cudd joined Portland State as its 11th president in school history in August. Now, she’s gone viral as PSU’s newest football star. In a video that has more than 8.6 million views across all media platforms as of October 26, President Cudd joined the Portland State football team for a workout and even…

  • A PSU student’s guide to advocacy

    A PSU student’s guide to advocacy

    Portland State grad student Janae Hicks shares practical ways that you can make advocacy happen.

  • Alumni share notes of encouragement for new students

    Alumni share notes of encouragement for new students

    Navigating campus for the first time can be a lot! Thankfully there are tens of thousands of PSU graduates (now alumni) who have been in your shoes and have some wisdom to share. “Pursuing higher education can be intimidating, it will be hard, but all the difficulty will be worth it in the long run.…

  • A Postcard from Costa Rica: From the PSU Women’s Basketball Team with Love

    A Postcard from Costa Rica: From the PSU Women’s Basketball Team with Love

    This September, the student athletes from the Viking Women’s Basketball Team traveled to Costa Rica for the program’s first international trip. The trip served as a bonding experience and the team got to play two games with the Costa Rican National Team in addition to working with a nonprofit that serves developmentally challenged children and…

  • Who helped Portland build an inclusive climate investment plan? Hint: PSU is involved

    Who helped Portland build an inclusive climate investment plan? Hint: PSU is involved

    Portland is about to benefit from $750 million in funding focused on climate action and environmental justice, and the plan guiding the city’s investment was developed with insight from Portland State faculty and students. The Portland City Council unanimously approved the Portland Clean Energy Fund’s Climate Investment Plan on Sept. 27. Associate Professor of Urban…

  • How to find the right tech for you

    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…

  • Find the Perfect Club at Portland State University

    Find the Perfect Club at Portland State University

    College is a time when we learn a lot about the world and ourselves. It is a great opportunity to branch out and learn a new skill or get active in a particular field of interest. PSU has hundreds of clubs to join in a variety of topics, from the Financial Management Association to the PSU PC Gaming…