In a progressive move, Portland State has announced the launch of a tuition-free degree program which aims to make higher education accessible to all. Beginning in the fall of…
Education ought to be for everyone
College tuition rates have soared in recent decades—a staggering 175% increase for in-state tuition at public universities over the past 20 years, according to U.S. News & World Report. This…
The $140 difference
Both online and remote classes happen at the same place in cyberspace. The key is: one costs $140 more than the other. This fall, online and remote classes will…
PSU Board of Trustees votes to raise tuition
The Portland State Board of Trustees voted to once again raise student tuition for the 2020–21 academic year on Thursday. Resident undergraduate tuition will rise 4.9%, while resident graduate and…
The neverending cycle of student poverty
Student poverty is the most significant impediment facing college students today. Many students cannot afford basic human needs such as food and housing. College tuition has gotten so expensive that…
Non-tuition athletics scholarships have gone down
According to Portland State Athletics Fiscal Officer Kati Falger, the amount of athletics scholarship money for non-tuition expenses has gone down in the past years. Falger cited the reason for…
‘There is no budget crisis’
AAUP faculty union contradicts claim of budget shortfall The American Association of University Professors, a longstanding union with 1,300 faculty members fighting for academic freedom and due process for Portland…
Declining economic growth
Economic report released by PSU research center predicts possible recession A new economic report released by Portland State states the risk of a national recession has increased, but a sharp…
PSU Foundation raises $43 million to support students, programs
The Portland State Foundation raised a total of $43 million for the 2018–19 fiscal year, which helps support PSU programs, student scholarships and awards. PSU Interim President Stephen Percy stated…
Board votes to approve revised tuition increase from 11.11% to 4.97%
The Portland State Board of Trustees voted on June 20 to raise tuition for full-time resident undergraduates by 4.97% for the upcoming 2019–20 biennium. The tuition increase is a reduction…
Board Committee approves alternative 4.9% tuition hike plan
Portland State’s finance and administration committee approved a resolution recommending that the tuition increase for undergraduates be reduced from 11.11% to 4.97% for the upcoming 2019–20 biennium on June 12….