Our Mission

• We serve and sustain a vibrant urban region through our creativity, collective knowledge and expertise.

• We are dedicated to collaborative learning, innovative research, sustainability and community engagement.

• We educate a diverse community of lifelong learners.

• Our research and teaching have global impact.

Our Values

• We promote access, inclusion and equity as pillars of excellence.

• We commit to curiosity, collaboration, stewardship and sustainability.

• We strive for excellence and innovation that solves problems.

• We believe everyone should be treated with integrity and respect.

Our ReputationOur Position

• An anchor institution, providing the Portland region with a highly educated population, substantial economic impact, and distinctive contributions to its culture.

• Contributing unique scholarship and research that support quality of life through problem solving.

• Delivering on our access mission, contributing to a highly educated and diverse community.

Portland State University pursues excellence through: Accessibility; innovation; collaboration; engagement; sustainability; transformation.