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PSU Mourns Trailblazing Alumna and Oregon Lawmaker Avel Gordly
Portland State honors the legacy of Avel Gordly, the first Black woman elected to the Oregon State Senate. A proud alumna, former professor, and honorary degree recipient, Gordly was a champion for mental health and criminal justice reform. Her impact lives on through her mentorship and dedicated community advocacy.
PSU Theater Arts Presents Rock Musical "Spring Awakening"
Marking the program's first musical in over a decade, PSU Theater Arts presents the Tony Award-winning rock musical "Spring Awakening" from Feb. 27 to March 7. The production features a student cast and a live seven-piece band performing a powerful coming-of-age story at Lincoln Performance Hall. Tickets are available now.
PSU Researcher Builds AI Guardian for Mars Missions
With communication delays making real-time 911 calls from space impossible, PSU Assistant Professor Banafsheh Rekabdar is developing a NASA-funded AI system to monitor astronaut health. The project creates personalized baselines to detect subtle medical anomalies, ensuring crews remain safe during deep-space exploration.