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…
The graduation must go on
After a term full of uncertainty—what will, for many students, be their last—Portland State will officially hold an in person commencement ceremony. At least, as soon as they can. …
PSU Virtual Commencement: Viking Voices
We asked the Portland State community to give us their opinion about a virtual commencement ceremony in 2020. Here’s what they had to say. After learning that PSU had…
Opinion – A virtual commencement is no commencement at all
Fellow 2020 seniors and Portland State students, By now, I’m sure we’ve all heard the news about the decision to hold a virtual commencement ceremony for the class of 2020….
Opinion – Virtual commencement is the right move given the situation
For most graduates, a commencement ceremony is the culmination of their collegiate efforts; it’s a pivotal opportunity to celebrate an accomplishment that took years of time and dedication as well…
2020 graduation goes virtual
PSU announces all commencement ceremonies will be held remotely
Hill to Hall Jan. 22–24
Jan. 22: Potential legislation would double fines for rioters wearing masks Ahead of the Oregon Legislature session, State Rep. Sherrie Sprenger (R-Scio) introduced a drafted bill which would double the…
‘The four pillars of success’
PSU Interim President launches initiative to improve student success Portland State Interim President Stephen Percy has launched a full-scale initiative aimed at improving student success in what they call “the…
It’s about you, not the calendar
The common expectation for undergraduate graduation timeline is four years. However, it’s not always the best path for students. Here are some reasons to consider prolonging your time in undergraduate…
Unpaid internships: the good, the bad, the networking, the exploitation
We’re graduating, and it’s time to face an important question: What’s next? As much as we might want to pirouette from campus straight into a sparkly career with a hefty…
It’s okay not to graduate
A few days from now, thousands of Portland State students will walk across the stage at the Moda Center, but there will also always be students who do not graduate….