Walk through PSU’s Walk of Heroines to celebrate these and more women leaders

This Women’s History Month, take a stroll through Portland State’s Walk of the Heroines and celebrate some of the African American women activists and community leaders who left their mark in our city: Kathryn Bogle Kathryn Bogle was a freelance journalist, social worker and community activist best known for “An American Negro Speaks of Color,” a 2,000-word article she sold to The Oregonian in 1937, … Continue reading Walk through PSU’s Walk of Heroines to celebrate these and more women leaders

Beacon Of Color

by Kassandra Johnson Standing in the hot sun, cheering as each float passed in a flurry of color, it seemed like everyone in Portland was on that street. In that moment I realized something: I’m thankful to live here. It was Sunday, June 17, and I was at the Pride Parade in downtown Portland. As I looked around all I could see were happy faces. … Continue reading Beacon Of Color

Tuition increases, this is really happening right now…

By: Sharon Nellist The PSU Board of Trustees will meet tomorrow, March 12, to vote on the proposed tuition increase for the 2015-16 academic year. The potential 5% increase will leave resident undergraduate and graduate students paying around $330 more each year. Non-resident students will have to pick up the tab with $500 more each year.* Students are affected by tuition increases: fewer enroll, they … Continue reading Tuition increases, this is really happening right now…