The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education rated Portland State a “red light” institution for First Amendment violations five years in a row. FIRE has pointed out discrepancies in PSU’s…
University pays back $1 million to Department of Education
Four years after failing to return approximately $1 million of unearned financial aid money to the Department of Education, the federal government forced Portland State to pay it all back….
PSU lacrosse advances to regional championships
Following a nearly undefeated season, the Portland State Women’s Lacrosse Team qualified for the regional championships at a doubleheader on March 31 in Moscow, Idaho. The Vikings finished up their…
Bill aims to freeze tuition increases over next two years
Student representatives and Oregon lawmakers have put a bill before the legislature which would provide temporary relief for students facing rising higher education costs by freezing tuition increases at public…
Newest Board member brings tech experience, Saudi connections
Nearly nine months after Portland State Board of Trustees Chair Rick Miller’s sudden departure, PSU President Rahmat Shoureshi announced on March 25 Ben Berry will take Miller’s place as the…
Events Calendar April 2–8
Tuesday, April 2 Art “Every Measure of Zero” Upfor Gallery Tue–Sat: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and by appointment, through April 27 Free Ronny Quevado’s first solo exhibition found its inspiration from…
Admin grapples with future financial challenges at budget forum
As universities across the state brace for reduced state funding and potentially severe budget cuts, top Portland State administrators told a packed budget town hall the university needs to seriously…
Disarmament debate continues at Capitol
Students traveled to the state capitol to speak to lawmakers about the possibility of disarming the campus police forces of two of Oregon’s largest public universities, Portland State and University…
Vice Provost Reassures Board about Accreditation Issue
In a March 13 Board of Trustees meeting, Vice Provost Susan Jeffords reassured the Board that she and faculty members are currently working on fixing Portland State’s subpar assessment of…
‘I’ll be around until the guns are put down’
Hundreds of members of the Portland State community voiced their frustration and critiques regarding the Margolis Healy report recommendation to retain armed PSU officers. The community responded at a special…
Report explores renovation of SMSU
Portland State’s Smith Memorial Student Union could undergo a multimillion dollar facelift within the next two years—as long as students are willing to foot the bill. Architecture and design firm…