New members of the Associated Students of Portland State University met last week to appoint directors and Student Fee Committee members, and to address continued issues regarding Judicial Review Board…
New Collaborative Life Sciences Building to open this month
Portland State, Oregon Health and Science University and Oregon State University have partnered together to create a new building located in Portland’s South Waterfront. Opening on June 26, the Collaborative…
PSU appoints two interim vice presidents
Two interim administrative officials have been selected to replace two departing vice presidents at Portland State, the university announced in a statement. “[PSU] President Wim Wiewel has appointed Dr. Kevin…
ASPSU Judicial Board faces controversy over elections results
After two delays last week, the Associated Students of Portland State University released on Friday the elections results for the new student body president, vice president, Student Fee Committee members…
Proposed street fee estimated to cost PSU $153k in first year
The Portland City Council released a proposed ordinance on Thursday, May 22 that would impose a new street fee on households, businesses and nonprofits, as well as public schools. The…
PSU in preliminary agreement to receive $25 million towards university projects
Portland State, the City of Portland and the Portland Development Commission have signed a letter of agreement, which could direct upward of $25 million in land and money to PSU…
Cleantech Challenge finalists announced
The semifinal pitching round was held for Portland State’s annual Cleantech Challenge on Thursday at the PSU Business Accelerator. The Cleantech Challenge is a contest that gives students the chance…
Budget town hall explores PSU’s finances
On Tuesday, May 27, Portland State administrative officials held a town hall-style budget forum in the Smith Memorial Student Union ballroom. The forum saw two presentations, the first being a…
ASPSU announces election results
The Associated Students of Portland State University’s elections committee announced election results at Friday’s emergency meeting. Take Back PSU’s Eric Noll and Rayleen McMillan were announced as ASPSU’s new president…
Call for rehearing delays ASPSU election results
Results for Associated Students of Portland State University elections were scheduled to be announced this afternoon at a meeting at PSU’s Simon Benson House. The announcement of new ASPSU elected…
PSU gets involved with Gov. Kitzhaber’s GMO Legislative Task Force
In April, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber announced his appointed 13-member task force to create a report on genetically modified organisms. This report may possibly come into play in legislation in…