Portland State University Archives holds historical materials related to most PSU commencement ceremonies, starting with the first graduation ceremony at Vanport Extension Center in 1947. These materials may include programs, photographs, and audio or video recordings.
Please inquire with us by emailing specialcollections@pdx.edu if you are searching for commencement materials that do not appear here. When available, we can provide additional searchable, downloadable, and/or streaming media in this collection by request.
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2023 Commencement Morning Combined Ceremony Video
Commencement
Video presentation of Portland State University's Morning Combined Commencement Ceremony, including the College of Urban and Public Affairs, Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science, PSU-OHSU School of Public Health, the School of Social Work, and the School of Business.
The ceremony was held at Moda Center, Portland, Oregon, on June 18, 2023.
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2023 Commencement Program
Commencement
The complete program for Portland State University's Spring 2023 Commencement ceremonies:
College of the Arts: June 16, 2023, PSU Viking Pavilion
College of Urban and Public Affairs, Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, School of Social Work, and the School of Business: June 18, 2023, Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
College of Education and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: June 18, 2023, Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
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2021 Commencement Program
Rukaiyah Adams, Brett Bigham, Frank A. Franklin, Avel Gordly, Kali Thorne Ladd, Jill Murfin, George Yoshio Nakata, Mario Milosevic, and William Parnell
The Spring 2021 Commencement ceremonies for each College and School at Portland State University were held as separate virtual events with speakers for each. These ceremonies honored graduates who received their degrees in Fall 2020-Spring 2021.
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2021 Commencement Address, School of Business
Kali Thorne Ladd
Kali Thorne Ladd, M.A., Executive Director of Kairos PDX, delivered the commencement address for the School of Business, and received the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.
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2020 Commencement Program and Video Highlights
Commencement
The complete program for Portland State University's 2020 virtual Commencement ceremonies.
Streaming video (.mp4, 32 minutes) includes Portland State University congratulations and messages from the President, Provost, Board of Trustees, Alumni Association, and keynotes from a graduate and faculty member.