Vision, Mission and Values

Our vision: Portland State University leads the way to an equitable and sustainable future through expanding opportunity, serving our city, and promoting academic and research excellence.  

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, community engagement, and career preparation.
• We educate a diverse community of lifelong learners.
• Our research and teaching make a global impact.

Our values:

• We promote access, inclusion, and equity as pillars of excellence.
• We commit to curiosity, collaboration, stewardship, and discovery.
• We strive for problem-solving innovation.
• We believe everyone should be treated with integrity and respect.