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PSU Welcomes Portland Fire WNBA Training Camp to Viking Pavilion

Portland State University is hosting the Portland Fire’s inaugural WNBA training camp at the Viking Pavilion. As the team's official higher education partner, PSU is providing primary practice facilities for the city’s newest professional franchise. This collaboration strengthens the Rose City's status as a hub for women's sports.

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PSU Awarded $1 Million Grant to Expand Semiconductor Career Pathways

Portland State received a $1 million state grant to strengthen Oregon’s semiconductor talent pipeline. Led by the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science, the initiative expands dual credit programs for high schoolers and streamlines transfer paths from community colleges to high-wage careers in the Silicon Forest.

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Unhoused People Seek Permanent Housing, Face Financial Barriers

A new report from PSU’s Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative centers the voices of 541 individuals navigating homelessness. Findings show that 98% of participants desire permanent housing, but face significant displacement and affordability gaps. The study aims to help local governments improve support systems.

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