Author: Peter Browning

When the commencement speakers for this year’s graduation ascend the steps of the stage in the Rose Garden, listeners will hear stories of heart and redemption, perseverance and hope.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a step closer to finding a dean to replace Marvin Kaiser after the final candidates wrapped up their campus visits on Wednesday.

Two Portland State students recently offered a proposal to get Northeast Sandy Boulevard up to compliance for the 2030 Portland Bicycle Plan, which aims to make the city’s roadways more convenient for bicyclists.

Portland State recently ranked 10th in the nation for transfer students, according to a U.S. News and World Report survey. With an 82.3 percent transfer rate, PSU ranks among the highest percentages in the top 10.

May is “Bike to Work” month and the wheels are already turning for Portland State’s fourth-annual Bike Challenge, which began May 1.

The European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology recently reached out to one of Portland State’s own: Berrin Erdogan, an associate professor in the School of Business, recently accepted a job as associate editor for the publication.

Oregon’s House and Senate redistricting committees visited Portland State on Friday to hear public feedback on the plan to redraw Oregon’s state legislative lines.

For the seventh year in a row, Portland State’s Sigma Xi chapter is presenting its research symposium, which is open to all undergraduate and graduate students in the Portland metro area.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Dean Marvin Kaiser recently stepped down after 17 years of work.

United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan visited Portland State last Thursday with a presentation on what the USDA is doing to strengthen the relationship between farmers and consumers.

The final week of Black History Month began yesterday, and Alpha Phi Alpha, a Portland State fraternity of African Americans, is hosting its first Alpha week.