Colleges and Universities

Portland Oregon Literary Directory

Academic institutions in the area with active creative writing programs, reading series, or English departments worth knowing about.

Last updated October 2026. Spotted something missing, outdated, or incorrect? Let us know.

• Clark College
• Lewis & Clark College
• Oregon State University – Portland
• Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA)
• Portland Community College (PCC)
• Portland State University
• PSU College of the Arts Events
• PSU Creative Writing Events
• PSU English Department Events
• PSU Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design Events
• PSU School of Music and Theater Events
• Reed College
• University of Portland

Produced and maintained by Prose City as a literary resource and showcase of the incredibly rich and diverse literary community in Portland, Oregon and adjacent cities and areas. Building on groundwork laid by Literary Portland.