Portland State is hosting a safety forum on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. in the Ballroom of Smith Memorial Student Union. Scott Gallagher, the director of communications for PSU,…
Affordable Care Act brings changes and alternatives to student health insurance
As the Portland State health insurance waiver deadline approaches on Oct. 12, many students are busy comparing their health insurance options for the upcoming academic year. Students now have access…
PSU Payment Plan premieres
This fall, a new payment plan is available for students paying tuition and fees at Portland State. Instead of paying one large sum at the beginning of each term, the…
PSU professor to compete in World Duathlon Championship
It can be hard to remember, but professors have lives outside the classroom. Dr. Debra Lindberg, professor of the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at Portland State, competed in the…
PSU President Wim Wiewel accepts ice bucket challenge
On the green turf of Stott Field, Portland State cheerleaders chanted “Go Viks!” as others applauded. But it wasn’t the Vikings football team that they were cheering on—it was PSU…
Student in possession of firearms in custody
Portland State’s Campus Public Safety Office issued an alert this morning regarding PSU student Christopher Rantila, aka Christopher Kent, who was the subject of a timely warning yesterday stating that…
PSU awarded Transformation Planning Grant
The Association of Public Land-grant Universities announced on July 17 that Portland State has been awarded $225,000 as part of the association’s Transformation Planning Grant. The grant, which is funded…
Realizing hunger and food insecurity at Portland State
Research conducted by the Portland State School of Social Work involving the issue of food insecurity with students found that approximately 40 percent of students in the SSW alone are…
Keen on green
In recent years, sustainability has received a greater amount of attention on the university level. Portland State emphasizes sustainability on campus and within the community, but pinpointing exactly what that…
PSU receives grant for energy use reduction
Portland State has taken another step to lead the way for modern, eco-friendly universities. The Office of Research and Strategic Partnerships has secured a $1.5 million grant from the U.S….
Cultural Competency Work Group opens doors to diversity
An attempt to standardize the elements of emotional and physical safety for all members of the Portland State community is currently underway. This endeavor is called cultural competency and is a…