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PSU Center for Public Service

Connecting PSU's academic expertise and public service mission with real-world challenges in the public and nonprofit sectors. Hatfield School of Government.

The Center for Public Service draws on the extensive faculty and research capabilities of the Public Administration, Political Science, and Criminology and Criminal Justice divisions of PSU's Mark O. The current Center evolved from a merger between the Executive Leadership Institute and the Institute for Nonprofit Management. CPS offers a wide range of education, specialized training, and research

programs and capabilities that serve elected officials and public and nonprofit sector leaders throughout the Oregon/SW Washington area, as well as in international venues such as Vietnam, Japan, and China. CPS also offers an Executive Master in Public Administration (EMPA) program for aspiring, mid-career professionals interested in further honing their leadership capabilities and advancing their public service careers. The INPM focuses on research, study and continuing professional education of nonprofit sector leaders. The Institute offers a comprehensive certificate program in nonprofit management and graduate-level classes in nonprofit leadership.

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from CPS

05/18/2026

Big challenges require bolder leadership. 🏔️

The 2026-2027 Executive Seminar Program (ESP) is officially open! Hosted by the Center for Public Service at Portland State University, this isn't your average seminar. We gather participants from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond to dive deep into a real-world case study with field visits.

Why join ESP?

✅ Build tools to handle conflict and collaboration.

✅ Navigate complex governance and stakeholder dynamics.

✅ Build a lifelong network of natural resource pros.

✅ Learn to lead confidently through uncertainty.

Don’t just manage change—drive it.

👉 Visit the link in our bio to secure your spot!

05/07/2026

Dr. Makoto (Mack) Suzuki will serve as a visiting researcher at our center from April through the end of February next year. Mack has taught finance and microeconomics at Bunkyo University in Tokyo, Japan. Through his interactions with Mogami Town in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, he has developed a strong interest in population migration and urban planning. He has also developed strategies to address the depopulation of rural areas and the concentration of population in Tokyo—both significant issues in the country—which are the focus of his new research.
He also plans to undertake an empirical analysis of how differences in corporate governance structures between Japanese and U.S. companies affect corporate management.
Mack has lived in New York and New Jersey for ten years, but this is his first time living on the West Coast. He is looking forward to enjoying the surrounding nature in his spare time.

Research Topic: Migration, Urban Planning, and Depopulation in Japan & Japan–U.S. Corporate Governance Comparison

Contact: [email protected]

04/22/2026

Interested in learning more about our work with Oregon E-government Program? We'd like to share some of our findings with you. https://linktr.ee/PSUegovproject

04/17/2026

It’s ! Join us today in making a gift to support the Center for Public Service Students.

Learn more and make your gift at: https://www.givecampus.com/s/gcn3bu

04/13/2026

The PSU Day of Giving is happening April 15–16!
This year, donations will support CPS student professional development and student success.

Learn more and get involved at
https://www.givecampus.com/s/gcn3bu

04/10/2026

The sun is up, and the flowers are in bloom! From the Center for Public Service, we wish all students and faculty a happy spring term.

03/24/2026

The 2026 CPS Fellowship Talent Bank is OPEN! 🎓✨

Is your organization looking for fresh energy and exceptional expertise? The Portland State University Center for Public Service Fellowships Program is thrilled to announce that our early matching talent bank is officially live!

We’ve curated a diverse group of exceptionally qualified candidates from across the U.S. who are ready to serve as project managers for Oregon’s public sector. Whether you need support in community engagement, research, or program evaluation, our fellows bring the capacity to ensure your critical projects get done.

✅ View the Talent Bank: https://sites.google.com/pdx.edu/cpsfellowships-talentbank/home
✅ Start Your Sponsor Application: https://portlandstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8vOLFTKqDOiB0gK

Let’s talk! If you have a project in mind but aren't sure where to start, our team is here to help. Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at (503) 725-6674 to chat about how a fellow can support your mission.

03/20/2026

To all students, staff, faculty, and partners, the Center for Public Service wishes you a happy spring break and end of the term!

02/25/2026

Portland State University, the Northwest Native Chamber, and the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council have partnered to offer a training opportunity for Native-owned and Native-serving businesses in the Pacific Northwest. This training helps businesses align their practices with their values by developing, refining, and implementing a sustainability program and sustainable procurement activities.

The course launches on March 16, and registration is now open! Participants who complete the program earn a $500 stipend. Please visit the project website to learn more and register: https://www.pdx.edu/community-environmental-services/embedding-native-values-your-business-through-sustainability-and-sustainable-procurement-program

02/13/2026

The Center for Public Service at Portland State University warmly wishes our international friends and partners a joyful, safe, and prosperous New Year!

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506 SW Mill Street
Portland, OR
97201

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+15037258261

Website

http://www.pdx.edu/cps, https://linktr.ee/PSUegovproject, https://www.pdx.edu/center-for-public-service/executive-semina

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