Portland State University announced on Thursday, March 3 that it will be ending its current mask mandate. Starting March 19, masks will no longer be required in classrooms, offices or…
Disarm PSU drops banner over SW Broadway
The organization Disarm PSU dropped a banner over SW Broadway stating “Did PSU Disarm? NO!” on Wednesday May 12. “With the banner drop, Disarm PSU calls on Portland State…
PSU reduces mandatory student fees for Spring 21 term
In a University Communications email released on April 2, Portland State announced it will be reducing mandatory student fees by $39. This cut in fees is due to a lack…
Due to budgetary challenges, PSU considers academic program reductions
Portland State might be reducing, or even eliminating, some of its academic programs in the near future. The Office of Academic Affairs held a virtual town hall on March…
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…
Tuition likely to be raised next year
At a recent town hall, PSU administrators discussed why tuition might be raised and where tuition dollars go. Panelists at the town hall on Feb. 5 included student fee…
CPSO will not go firearm-free this fall
Campus public safety officers will not begin patrolling campus without firearms this fall. In August, the university announced plans to disarm its campus security after years of activism from…
A new way to study abroad—without going abroad
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt activities and change routines, Portland State’s Education Abroad office did what many other programs were forced to do—it went virtual. Virtual study…