Senate designates Portland State University as Oregon’s urban research university

May 22, 2025

On May 20 the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2556, which designates Portland State University as the state's urban research university. Legislators praised PSU’s research, economic role and student population; the bill passed with a constitutional majority.

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The Oregon Senate on May 20 passed House Bill 2556, designating Portland State University as Oregon’s urban research university.

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