Faculty Success

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Investing in
Faculty Excellence

Portland State faculty shape the future—as educators, researchers and mentors. Your support fuels groundbreaking research, inspires the next generation of leaders and attracts top scholars to PSU.

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Support for Faculty Transforms PSU

Bringing Research to Life

Bringing Research to Life

Your generosity empowers faculty like Dr. Raúl Bayoán Cal, Daimler Professor of Mechanical Engineering, to provide hands-on research opportunities for students. Thanks to donor support, his lab explores fluid mechanics in space.

Championing  Student Learning

Championing Student Learning

With donor-funded professorships and fellowships, standout faculty like Honors College professor
Dr. Olyssa Starry provide paid student research opportunities and send students to academic conferences.

Advancing Innovation  & Inclusion

Advancing Innovation & Inclusion

PSU donors like you establish endowed professorships for talented faculty. Hinckley Assistant Professor of Choir, Music Education and Social Justice Coty Raven Morris prepares future music educators while creating community through the power of singing.

Ways to Support Faculty Success

Invest in the educators who shape the future. Your support for faculty fellowships, research funds and endowed professorships helps PSU attract and retain top scholars, advance groundbreaking research and create transformative learning experiences for students. 

Endowed Professorships & Chairs

Endowed positions can provide long-term funding to recruit and retain top faculty, support innovative research and mentor students.

Faculty Research & Innovation Funds

By funding faculty research, you can help to drive discoveries that serve our city and region.

Faculty Development



Support for professional development ensures that PSU educators have access to the latest teaching methods and technologies.

Visiting Scholars & Lectureships

Bringing top scholars and industry leaders to PSU enriches the academic experience for faculty, students and the community. 

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Faculty & Staff Giving

PSU faculty and staff lead by example. Your gift—no matter the size—demonstrates a commitment to PSU’s mission and encourages alumni and external donors to invest in our future.

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EVERY GIFT COUNTS

Your investment in academic leaders at Portland State helps to advance teaching and learning across the university.