Academic freedom: What is it? What does it protect? And where is the line between free speech and abuse? These are some of the questions the Portland State Faculty…
D2L has g2g
When it comes to Portland State’s learning management system (LMS), D2L is officially done for. Instead, PSU is switching to an LMS called Canvas, after deciding that it would…
PSU announces a virtual commencement ceremony for 2021
Graduation is going virtual—again. Portland State President Stephen Percy announced Thursday that commencement ceremonies will be held online for the second year in a row due to the coronavirus…
PSU town hall addresses the current and future state of the budget
Portland State held a Budget Town Hall on Feb. 22 to address what the future holds for its precarious finances—including PSU President Stephen Percy’s new strategy for approaching the budget…
Hill to Hall Feb. 21–25
Feb. 21: Facing expulsion, Oregon Democratic Lawmaker Rep. Diego Hernandez resigns State Rep. Diego Hernandez announced his resignation to OPB on Feb. 21, facing an upcoming vote that could…
Oregon education leaders call on lawmakers to “fully invest in public education”
Following the release of Oregon’s quarterly economic forecast on Feb. 24, education leaders and advocates released a statement calling on lawmakers to “fully invest in public education from pre-school through…
COVID-19 Update
Total at PSU as of Feb. 22: 43 cases Two February cases No new COVID-19 cases have been reported at Portland State between Feb. 22–28, leaving case numbers at two…
Snow batters Portland, PSU and remote learning
Portland was pelted by an unprecedented winter snowstorm over the Valentine’s Day weekend, with widespread power outages, slick roads and fallen phone lines and trees across the city. While much…
COVID Check
Total Cases at PSU as of Feb. 21: 43 Two February cases An additional case has tested positive for COVID-19 at Portland State, this time an employee, bringing the total…
The future of voting rights
After historic voter turnout in the 2020 elections, Republican state legislators across the nation are introducing restrictive legislation on the right to vote, especially mail-in voting. According to a Brennan…
Hill to Hall Feb. 5-12
Feb 5—Oregon State Representative to face a vote to expel after sexual harassment accusations After a unanimous vote, members of the Oregon House Conduct Committee are recommending that the full…