Portland State’s first mass timber building—future home of the Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design—emphasizes sustainability, speed, and design innovation. Locally sourced timber and digital modeling accelerate construction, with completion set for summer 2026.
Portland State University announced the launch of a program conceived by Oakland native and one of Portland’s greatest athletes, NBA All Star Damian Lillard. The Damian Lillard Scholars program recognizes the academic success of students graduating from East Bay California high schools.
Portland State celebrated the grand opening of the Vernier Science Center, a student-informed, culturally affirming building that blends Western and Indigenous science and fosters belonging, collaboration and future diversity in STEM.
The iconic Portland public toilet was created through a unique collaboration with PSU alumni and students – and spearheaded by Greg Madden ’89.
It’s a saying Rilatos ’20 M.Arch ’24, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, took to heart as she emerged as a student leader helping to ignite Portland State’s efforts to create spaces and expand curriculum grounded in Indigenous values.
