Over 500 public university and community college students from across Oregon gathered at the Capitol Steps in Salem, Oregon, on Feb. 12 to fight for tuition freezes across the board. Students…
Rally to Restore Higher Education battles tuition increases
Thursday, Feb.12, students are invited to join the Oregon Student Association (OSA) for the Rally to Restore Higher Education. The event will take place on the Capitol Steps in Salem….
General scholarship applications due Feb. 1
Portland State’s scholarship applications are due Feb. 1. The applications are open to graduate and undergraduate students, including students transferring into the university. The application was officially released on Oct….
New cafe takes root in former Food For Thought space
Green Roots Cafe, a new student-run restaurant, is set to open later this month with an anticipated grand opening date between Jan. 26 and Jan. 30. The cafe will be located…
John Fraire named new EMSA Vice President
John Fraire has been appointed Portland State’s new Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs, effective March 23, 2015, according to a recent University Communications press release. Fraire was…
Students rally against arming of CPSO
Students gathered in front of the Smith Memorial Student Union on Nov. 24 to rally against a resolution being considered by the Portland State Board of Trustees to have deputized…
LLTR working to bridge the participation divide
The Multnomah County Library is one of 51 establishments to receive the National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library services this year. The $500,000 grant will be…
American Indian Teaching Program receives $1.2 million grant
The Graduate School of Education at Portland State received a $1.2 million grant in late September for its American Indian Teaching Program by the Office of Indian Education, a part…
Students and community organizations promote GMO labeling
Students gathered on Oct. 9 at University Place Hotel to discuss “Right to Know” Measure 92. The event included Food and Water Watch Northwest Organizer Julia DeGraw, Executive Director of…
Portland State of Mind approaches
The 10-day event Portland State of Mind will hit campus Oct. 17, offering something for every Viking. “There are athletic events, lectures, a wide array of what we’re interested in…
Pay It Forward pilot program recommended to 2015 Oregon Legislature
The Pay It Forward program was concieved as an alternative method to paying for college tuition. On Sept. 11, The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission unanimously voted to recommend a…