Portland State University

Portland State University Oregon's urban research university, known for excellence in sustainability & community engagement.

Portland State University serves as a center of opportunity for nearly 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Located in Portland, Oregon, one of the nation's most livable cities, the University's innovative approach to education combines academic rigor in the classroom with field-based experiences through internships and classroom projects with community partners. The University's 49-acre do

wntown campus exhibits a commitment to sustainability with green buildings, while many of the 213 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees incorporate sustainability into the curriculum. PSU's motto, "Let Knowledge Serve the City," inspires the teaching and research of an accomplished faculty whose work and students span the globe.

Viks! The school year is almost over but there’s still time to Find Your PSU! Find your people at one of these student-l...
06/01/2026

Viks! The school year is almost over but there’s still time to Find Your PSU!

Find your people at one of these student-led events! (More in the comments)

🍎 Food Pantry FAQ
Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 12 PM – 2 PM
Between Smith and Cramer
Did you know that PSU has a free food pantry for students? You can learn all about them and more at their tabling event!

🍕PizzaBowl
Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Viking Game Room SMSU B-36
A social event for students to let off steam the week before finals

💄Dead Week and Drag
Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
SMSU 355 (Ballroom)
Join us for a Y2K drag show! Free food, hair tinsel, bedazzling, and other activities will be provided

☕️End-Of-Year Coffee Social
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 12:40 PM – 1:30 PM
KMC 262
Join MC for our last coffee hour of the term, enjoy some coffee and donuts as we catch up and reflect on the year! Learn about what we have done this year and what is coming up next year.

🪴Garden Party
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 12 PM – 3:30 PM
The Green
This event is open to SSC and SCEC volunteers and the PSU community as part of our year-end celebration. Stop by any time! Gardening! Free Lunch! Activities! Seed and Starter Giveaways!

"As National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to a close, I am proud to highli...
05/29/2026

"As National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to a close, I am proud to highlight an inspiring student-led initiative celebrating Pacific Islanders in Oregon and the vibrant communities they have built across the state. Designed and initiated by Portland State University’s first Pacific Island Studies professor, Dr. Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson, the Oceania in Oregon Capstone course challenged students to document and uplift the stories, organizations, businesses, leaders and cultural spaces shaping Pacific Islander life in Oregon today.

The result of this work is the upcoming Oceania Storytelling Exhibit, a community-centered showcase on June 3 highlighting the diversity, resilience, and cultural richness of Pacific Islander communities across Oregon through storytelling, photography, and community engagement. I hope you can join us in this celebration."

Learn more in the President's blog (down in the comments)

05/28/2026

"Public health is more than just the absence of disease. It's about creating opportunities for people to live, work and play — to be their best selves, in communities that support everyone's wellness."

As Oregon's only accredited school of public health marks its 10th anniversary, the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health reflects on a decade of impact told through some of the students, faculty and communities it has served.

Learn more in our latest magazine story ⬇️

The Karl Miller Center Atrium is usually a symphony of laptop clicks, murmured study groups, and the steam of espresso m...
05/27/2026

The Karl Miller Center Atrium is usually a symphony of laptop clicks, murmured study groups, and the steam of espresso machines. But on May 13, those familiar sounds were replaced by something ancient, resonant, and entirely unexpected: the deep, dual-toned vibrations of traditional Khoomei throat singing.

In celebration of National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, Portland State University - School of Business - in partnership with the Oregon China Council - transformed the heart of campus into a stage for an Inner Mongolia Cultural Performance. For an afternoon, students, faculty, and community members put down their textbooks to experience a rich tapestry of Mongolian dance, music, and storytelling.

But while the event was an artistic triumph, its true purpose ran deeper than mere entertainment. In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the performance served as a live masterclass in international relations.

Full story in comments ⬇️

Now accepting submissions for PSU’s 2026 Grad Cap Raffle! Make sure to tag the Portland State account and use the hashta...
05/26/2026

Now accepting submissions for PSU’s 2026 Grad Cap Raffle!

Make sure to tag the Portland State account and use the hashtag on your PUBLIC account. Private accounts will not be visible

Accepting submissions until June 5th. Winners announced June 8th!

Prizes:
A PSU swag bag
A $75 Amazon gift card!

Winners must be able to pick up their prizes on campus by June 11 at 5pm.

On a recent sunny afternoon, Mt. Tabor was filled with Portlanders picnicking, pushing strollers, playing with pups and ...
05/22/2026

On a recent sunny afternoon, Mt. Tabor was filled with Portlanders picnicking, pushing strollers, playing with pups and gathering for a May Day march. And taking it all in was a group of Portland State students.

For their history course, Parks & Portland, the scenic park was their classroom for the day. With an iPad loaded with archival photos and a portable microphone, professor Catherine McNeur transported students back 120 years, tracing the park's evolution from a cow pasture to the public space it is today — one shaped by themes of real estate, advocacy and access.

McNeur says park goers can pass by the blooming Rhodendrons or the Dawn redwoods without a second thought, but the class helps "bring things that we take for granted alive, so that suddenly you see history everywhere."

Learn more about Catherine McNeur and her class:

https://www.pdx.edu/news/exploring-portlands-parks-one-class-time

05/20/2026

Last week over 400 people came by the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU to celebrate the opening of What Remains: 2026 BFA/MFA Exhibition. The exhibition features work by 47 graduating artists from Portland State University’s BFA and MFA programs.

Hear from two students who have work on view at the museum, and stop by the museum if you can! The exhibition will be open through June 6.

Vikings, come Find Your PSU at these student events! (more in comments)🐶 Party with the Pups!Wednesday May 20th, 4-5pm (...
05/20/2026

Vikings, come Find Your PSU at these student events!

(more in comments)

🐶 Party with the Pups!
Wednesday May 20th, 4-5pm
(Next to the Vernier Science Center)
Bring your pup to celebrate downtown Portland’s newest dog park here on campus! We’ll be revealing the park’s official name!

🧬 Women in STEM Panel
Wed, May 20, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Engineering Building Room 315
Join PSU SHPE for an inspiring evening celebrating women who are making an impact in STEM! Come hear from women professionals as they share their career journeys, challenges, and insights —whether you're just starting out or looking for direction, this is an event you won't want to miss.

🎸 The ILLA Project
Thu, May 21, 12:40 PM – 1:30 PM
Parkway North (SMSU)
Come see The ILLA Project play not only Live@Lunch but also for at Victors Band Camp!!!

💄 Drag Dim Sum
Thu, May 21, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Smith Ballroom (SMSU 355)
Grab some dim sum and enjoy performances from local queens! Attendees will also have the chance to participate in drag bingo and win fun prizes. Doors open at 5:30 and the show starts at 6:00, so make sure you get there early to get a good seat! And don't forget your dollar bills!!!

🌹Latine Night Quinceañera
Tue, May 26, 5 PM – 8 PM
SMSU Ballroom
Join Las Mujeres for our annual Latine Night celebration in collaboration with the La Casa Latina as we celebrate their 15th birthday! Join us as we celebrate our culture and traditions with music, food, and activities!

🛒PSU Smallwood Food Pantry Parade!
May 27, 12-2pm
Park Blocks
Come for free groceries, resources, and a secret reveal!

05/18/2026

In the Maseeh School of Engineering and Computer Science () researchers, like associate professor Arash Khosravifar and grad student Benjamin Jalinavaz, are partnering with the National Science Foundation and the state of Oregon to prepare the city of Portland for huge earthquakes expected in the Cascadia Subduction Zone.





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Next Wednesday, May 20th, is the official naming party for Portland State’s new dog park!!From 4-5pm come enjoy pet port...
05/13/2026

Next Wednesday, May 20th, is the official naming party for Portland State’s new dog park!!

From 4-5pm come enjoy pet portraits, treats, toys, music, and community as the City of Portland, Bora Architecture, PLACE, and Skanska Construction celebrate downtown’s first dog park!

This event is the closing ceremony for the Placemakers Exchange happening all day on campus! (More details in slides)

Bring your dogs and be part of the fun!!




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