ISU News: College of Education

First-Generation College Graduate Establishes $25,000 Endowment to Support First-Generation Students

June 6, 2022

Growing up in a farming community in rural Idaho in the 1960s, Dr. Blaine Nisson never imagined he would now be a retired college president. From his choice to become the first person in his family to go to college in 1968 to graduating with a doctoral degree in 2003, Nisson says he attributes all of his success and life accomplishments back to that one decision to attend Idaho State University. 

ISU Professor Selected to Facilitate Statewide Idaho Nonprofit Leadership Retreat

May 31, 2022

Nonprofit CEOs and executive directors from Idaho’s 6,000 registered charitable nonprofit organizations will have the chance to learn from Idaho State University College of Education professor Dr. Rob Lion and his wife, Angie Lion, about leadership, management and organization development at this year’s Idaho Nonprofit Leadership Retreat hosted by the Idaho Nonprofit Center June 1-3. 

College of Education Associate Dean Dr. Mark Neill Announces Retirement

May 2, 2022

College of Education to Host Appreciation Lunches for All School District 25 Employees

April 21, 2022

To show appreciation for all that School District 25 employees have done to support youth, preservice teachers and the community during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Idaho State University College of Education will serve lunch to more than 1,400 faculty and staff at the district’s 26 schools in April and May.   

Idaho State Faculty Tackling Idaho’s STEM Teacher Shortage

April 11, 2022

Idaho State University faculty are working to combat the teacher shortage with a new project called IMPACTS, or Idaho Making Progress Against Critical Teacher Shortages.

Idaho Educator Scholarship Established to Help Students Pursue Teaching

April 8, 2022

James and Wendy Ruchti know first-hand the impact a college education can make on one’s life.

ISU Professor First Woman in Idaho to be Inducted into Athletic Training Hall of Fame

April 6, 2022

In April 2022, Idaho State University professor Dr. Dani Moffit was inducted into the Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame for her untiring efforts in service to the Athletic Training profession, educational organization, and diversity, equity and inclusion in health care. 

Professor Advocating for Local Superintendents, Principals, Teachers, and Students

April 4, 2022

Fostering a strong public education system centered on celebrating teachers and letting them know their profession is valued by making education a priority in Idaho is the mission of Idaho State University College of Education Assistant Professor Dr. Geoff Thomas and a new group called RISE.

Idaho State Alumnus Earns Prestigious Milken Educator Award, $25,000 Prize

March 18, 2022

Highland High School teacher and Idaho State Alumnus Dane Beorchia has received the prestigious Milken Educator Award for his excellence and innovation in teaching.

Idaho State Students Gain Real-World Experience at Big Sky Conference Basketball Tournaments

March 17, 2022

Competition for jobs in the athletic industry is relentlessly high, but students in Idaho State University’s sports management and athletic administration programs were recently given a unique opportunity to gain industry connections and assist in the inner workings of the Big Sky Conference basketball tournaments.