A new student fee proposal from Portland State’s Student Fee Committee could raise incidental fees between 13–44% and building fees between 3–30% for the 2020–21 academic year. The SFC…
Transfer and Returning Student Center opens at Portland State
A new resource center comes to campus
Faculty raises concern over student advising
Portland State department chairs are concerned the quality of student advising could diminish under changes to the pathway system. Department chairs from the language, culture and meaning student advising…
Two women kidnapped near PSU campus
Two women were kidnapped near Portland State’s campus but were rescued by Washington County deputies after the alleged kidnapper crashed his car, according to an article by KOIN 6 News….
Paying tribute to MLK in 2020
Portland native, Portland State alumni and scholar Dr. Daymond Glenn gave his blunt take on diversity in higher education on Jan 22. In Glenn’s words: “I’m a free Black man,…
Student advisor Candace Avalos running for city council, releases campaign platform
In an interview with Portland State faculty member Candace Avalos to talk about her campaign for Portland City Commissioner, one thing became clear immediately—she wasn’t just running to join local…
Brand, student engagement at PSU Pop-Up
The Center for Retail Leadership at Portland State is engaging local brands with student consumers with its Pop-Up program—a way for brands to receive dynamic feedback on products and to…
Nation’s first futures lab at PSU
Portland State announced on Jan. 7 that the School of Social Work will be home to the nation’s first Social Work Health Education futures lab—a way for social work educators…
Settlement reached between Washington family and Portland State
Portland State finalized a $1 million settlement with the family of Jason Washington on Dec. 31, 2019. “We have come to a resolution that acknowledges our profound loss,” said Michelle…
ASPSU Judicial Board votes not to impeach controversial SFC member
The Judicial Board of the Associated Students of Portland State University voted to deny pursuing articles of impeachment against Student Fee Committee member Philip Arola. Arola was accused of being…
University workers in Oregon may strike in coming weeks
Represented university workers may potentially call for a strike in the coming weeks or months if they cannot reach a contract agreement with university management. There are around 750 of…