Inside Portland State's new "Deans Decoded" series takes you behind the scenes into the offices of Portland State's distinguished deans. Join us as we decode the personalities behind the titles, one dean at a time. Dean Youde joined Portland State University from the University of Minnesota Duluth, and brings a wealth of knowledge and a global perspective to the College of Urban and Public Affairs (CUPA). For Dean Youde, international politics isn't just about policies and institutions. It's about the real-world impact on people's lives, grounded in a belief that global challenges require collaborative solutions.