The College Access Challenge Grant Program has allocated $35,000 in federal grant money to the Portland State-sponsored Math, Engineering, Science Achievement program, which helps underrepresented and minority students achieve post-secondary success in the fields of math, engineering and science.
MESA program recieves $35,000 in grant money
Large amounts of needles found in campus restrooms
Students have reported seeing large quantities of needles in the sharps-disposal bins in Portland State restrooms.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer comes to PSU
Portland State’s Chiron Studies program—where students can propose, plan and lead courses—has introduced a new class this term: “Exploring Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”
Student retention rates are on the rise
The Oregon University System has announced that student retention rates—the number of freshman students returning to the same university for their sophomore year—have increased significantly.
Alternative spring break program accepting applications
Portland State’s Student Leaders for Service (SLS) is now accepting applications for its alternative spring break program for those interested in civic engagement.
Hybrid drug could be new cure for malaria
Portland State chemistry professor David Peyton has been granted $624,455 by the National Institute of Health to fund research for a new drug treatment for malaria.
Northwest
A round up of all the best lunch places in Northwest.
Organizations promoting higher ed. receive $607,000 in grants
The College Access Grant Program (CACGP) has allocated $607,000 in federal grant money to 12 Oregon education programs.
Professor tests sustainable housing material
Peter Dusicka, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, is testing the newest idea in green building right here at Portland State.