In a progressive move, Portland State has announced the launch of a tuition-free degree program which aims to make higher education accessible to all. Beginning in the fall of…
PSU Presidential press conference
On March 3, 2023, President Stephen Percy held a press conference addressing several important issues facing Portland State. The topics for discussion ranged from diversity to remote learning and advice…
TriMet proposes fare increase
TriMet is proposing an increase to daily ticket fares. Portland’s public transportation system has avoided increasing the bulk of the cost to ride since 2012, despite spiking inflation, fluctuating gas…
Idaho House of Representatives votes to relocate Oregon border
The Idaho House of Representatives voted in favor of the “Greater Idaho” bill, allowing Oregon negotiations to move forward with Oregon legislators about relocating the state line between Oregon and…
BEEM—Black Economic Equity Movement
A new transformative research project by OHSU-PSU School of Public Health is investigating health disparities, particularly in the cases of at-risk Black youth. Marguerita Lightfoot is the Associate Dean…
Two finalists remain in PSU Presidential Search
The search for a new president at Portland State is down to the final two candidates. Both present strong academic credentials, with parallel interests in PSU’s goals towards diversity, student…
Inside Portland’s City Council reform process
In Nov. 2022, Portland voters approved ballot Measure 26-228. This measure represents a package of changes, including using rank-choice voting to give voters the power to rate candidates in order…
Preparing students for disaster management
As the frequency and severity of natural disasters, human-made crises and other emergencies continue to increase, it is important now more than ever for communities to be prepared. In response,…
Time to Act update
It’s been one year since Portland State implemented an actionable program to lead the campus forward in diversity and inclusion. There’s still more to be done, but Vice President of…
The search for PSU’s next president
This week, forums for the next Portland State presidential candidate search start, marking what could be the start of the end to the long search for PSU’s next president. The…
Jason Washington Memorial plans take shape
Jason Washington’s memorial is entering the final stages of the planning process, as the Jason Washington Art Memorial Committee sends out requests for proposals this month to local artists to…