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Shout out for Bull Trout

ISU grad student Zane Stephenson studies this Idaho iconic species in shadow of Mount Borah

ISU mourns the loss of Anne Mullin, Associate Professor Emerita in English

Susan Swetnam, Professor Emerita in English, Wins Major Book Award

Laura Ahola-Young featured in Spokane Arts exhibition “Threshold”

Strategic Planning - Paused Until Fall 2021

ISU offering broad variety of options on how students can take classes

Students need to understand class ‘Schedule Types’

Jake Shields is August ISU Career Path Intern of the Month

Finds forensic research is interesting

ISU Graduate School launches #GradSchoolGives book drive for K-4 children’s literature

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Graduate School has launched a K-4 children’s literature drive, an institutional and community service initiative called GradSchoolGives (#GradSchoolGives).

ISU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering featured in national magazine

POCATELLO – For the second time in less than a year, the Idaho State University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has been featured in Precast Inc. Magazine, a national magazine published by the National Precast Concrete Association.

CAES annual pitch event Baby Shark Tank open to ISU faculty and students

$4,000 in prize money available; registration open through Aug. 19

Meet a CIO Candidate Aug. 5

Important Changes to Title IX Coming August 2020 for staff and faculty

ISU College of Business Dean Shane Hunt creates new scholarship

New endowment embodies a loving memory and dedication

Bethany Schultz Hurst earns national recognitions for her poetry

Employment Opportunities

Parking permits available beginning Aug. 1

Reed Gym Swimming Pool Now Open

ISU Professor Hale lands two NSF grants to study stream carbon cycles at Gibson Jack Creek, SLC areas

POCATELLO – Researchers at Idaho State University are studying Gibson Jack Creek, located at a well-known and popular outdoor recreation area just outside of Pocatello, and a Salt Lake City-area stream to get a better insight on how streams cycle carbon – which has large implications for understanding climate change.

ISU computers equipped with ‘Meeting Owls’ to improve online/in-class learning

POCATELLO ­— About 300 Meeting Owls — that are voice-activated, external 360-degree cameras with microphones and speakers — are being installed in classrooms throughout the Idaho State University campus to allow instructors to better engage students who are learning in-class and remotely.

Express Lab, ISU, Southeastern Idaho Public Health moving COVID-19 testing to Holt Arena beginning Aug. 3

Express Lab, Idaho State University and Southeastern Idaho Public Health are moving the location of their COVID-19 testing site from its current location of ISU's Dyer Hall to the new location of the north side, Tunnel 2, of Holt Arena on Monday, Aug. 3.

Volunteer for March through the Arch August 13

Meet a CIO Candidate July 30

Stay Smart. Stay Safe. Stay Open.

Stop the spread of germs that make you and others sick!

CAES/INL C3 Summer Bootcamp Part II set Aug. 10-13

The Center for Advanced Energy Studies and Idaho National Laboratory will virtually host the CAES/INL C3 (Collaborative Computing Center) Summer Boot Camp Aug. 10-13 in collaboration with CAES member universities including Idaho State University, Boise State University, University of Idaho and the University of Wyoming.

COVID Town Halls set Aug. 4 and 12

Meet one of the Chief Information Officer candidates July 27

ISU Financial Aid and Scholarships Announce Revised Scholarship Grid

Jonathan Fardy publishes article in Angelaki: Journal of Theoretical Humanities

Pocatello streets sport new ISU paws courtesy of Idaho Transportation Department

ISU spirit mark still to come at intersection of Fifth Avenue, Terry Street

ISU alum/employee Ryker Fenstermaker gets a rush fighting bulls

POCATELLO – There’s nothing like having a bull’s horn going through your thigh to get your adrenaline pumping. 

ISU College of Business dean to host new radio segment on KISU

New radio show highlights the best of the College

RESPOND: Partnering for Campus Mental Health

Management professor flown cross country for surgery

Idaho State University College of Business professor undergoes heart surgery amid a pandemic: story featured nationally and internationally

ISU engineering Professor/CAES Fellow Mustafa Mashal receives 2020 Alfred Noble Prize from the American Society of Civil Engineers

POCATELLO – Idaho State University civil and environmental engineering Associate Professor and Center for Advanced Energy Fellow Mustafa Mashal has been honored with the 2020 Alfred Noble Prize for being the lead author on the paper “Low-Damage Seismic Design for Accelerated Bridge Construction,” which appeared in the Journal of Bridge Engineering, July 2019.

ISU Benny’s Pantries receive $10,000 from Albertsons Companies Nourishing Neighbors Program

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Benny’s Pantry, with locations in Pocatello, Meridian and Idaho Falls – has received a $10,000 donation from the Albertsons Companies Nourishing Neighbors Program that will help approximately 400 ISU students and their families.

Melissa Millican Named Interim Title IX Coordinator

ISU’s summer concert series to present Flash Drive July 16

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Student Leadership and Engagement Center is sponsoring a free concert by Flash Drive at 6 p.m. July 16 on the Hutchinson Quadrangle.

Volunteers Needed for Lunch with the Colleges Event

New Student Orientation Volunteers Needed

Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research Set July 23-24 Virtually

Be A Bengal Winners- June

ISU chemistry student Orme’s research poster places second nationally; undergraduate appreciates research opportunities

POCATELLO – Idaho State University senior Kennalee Orme from Rexburg won second place for her research poster at the POLY Industrial Advisory Board sponsored Undergraduate Research in Polymer Science Symposium at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society this summer.

ISU chemistry Professor Jenkins lands $308k NSF grant to use waste sulfur to remove contaminants from wastewater, create greener glues

POCATELLO – Each year worldwide about 150 billion pounds of elemental sulfur waste is produced from refining crude oil and Idaho State University chemistry Assistant Professor Courtney Jenkins, assisted by a team of ISU undergraduate students, is trying to create functional materials from it.

PBS WWII Documentary featuring ISU students, faculty member will air July 16

POCATELLO  –  A World War II documentary featuring Idaho State University College of Business Assistant Professor Alex Bolinger and ISU students Ashley French, Dalene Hunter, Sophia Perry and Kathryn Rose will air on Idaho Public Television at 8:30 p.m. July 16 as a part of Idaho Public Television’s Idaho Experience series. 

ISU TRIO receives $2.1 million CAMP Grant from U.S. Department of Education

POCATELLO – Idaho State University TRIO Access and Opportunity Programs has been awarded a five-year College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) grant in the amount of $2.125 million from the U.S. Department of Education.

Center for Advanced Energy groundbreaking for Spectra Transmission Electron Microscope set July 16

The groundbreaking ceremony for a $5 million project to install a new Spectra Transmission Electron Microscope  will be held at 9 a.m. July 16 at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies in Idaho Falls.

Food web dynamics influence mercury movement in Colorado River, Grand Canyon

Measuring mercury during normal and high-flow events on the Colorado River  

Area agencies come together to encourage citizens to “Stay Smart. Stay Safe. Stay Open.”

Some of Southeast Idaho’s largest organizations, including Idaho State University, are joining forces in the fight against COVID-19.

Annual ISU retired employees reunion cancelled due To COVID-19 virus

Pocatello — The annual Idaho State University Retired Employees Reunion, a fixture for the past 16 years, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus.

Be a Bengal June Award Winners

Employment Opportunity

ISU mourns the loss of George Adams

Timesheets will be available Friday

Idaho State University Bookstore Reopens

ISU history professor, students author pandemic reports for Idaho towns in 1918

2020 is not the first time public gatherings in Idaho have been shut down by a pandemic.

Center for Advanced Energy Studies COVID seminar series resumes July 6 with presentation on physical activity

CAES’ Coping During COVID seminar series resumes from 1 to 2 p.m. July 6 with a presentation by Leslee Blanch, a Family and Consumer Science Associate Extension Educator for the University of Idaho Bonneville County Extension.

ISU July Career Path Intern of the Month is ISU Meridian’s Radhika Narsinghani

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s July Career Path Intern of the Month is Radhika Narsinghani, a fourth-year pharmacy student at Idaho State University.

Northern Great Plains ‘greening’ during recent climate change

Plants absorb more carbon, use less water but nitrogen levels decrease

Employee contracts to be sent electronically

Einstein's in the PSUB opens July 6

Samantha Blatt speaks on panel

2020 Idaho Conference on Research Set July 24-25

Roaring Back committees continue work to prepare for fall

Einstein's in the Pond Student Union opens July 6

Einstein Bros Bagels in the Pond Student Union Building is opening July 6 with normal operations, 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Monday through Fridays. 

ISU Credit Union debit card featuring new ISU logos honored

POCATELLO — Idaho State University Credit Union was recently honored with a Category’s Best Diamond Award in the plastic access category by the Credit Union National Association. The conference was held virtually this year during the first week of June. ISU Credit Union launched debit cards that featured the new ISU Bengal head design and wordmark.

ISU’s summer concert series to present Opskamatrists July 9, Flash Drive July 16

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Student Leadership and Engagement Center is sponsoring free concerts on July 9 and 16 at 6 p.m. on the Hutchinson Quadrangle, with the Pond Student Union Ballroom available if it rains.

ISU's Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar will discuss nuclear energy at the virtual CAES Codebreaker seminar on July 2

Dr. Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, Associate Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at Idaho State University who was sworn in as President of the Americasdn Nuclear Society (ANS) earlier this month, will discuss nuclear energy at the virtual CAES Codebreaker seminar at 3:30 pm MT on July 2. 

Idaho State Youth Soccer Camps begin June 22

Bob Hite’s retirement reception

RESPOND training offered online

Bobbie Spencer's retirement reception

Idaho Museum of Natural History reopens to the public

POCATELLO – The bison is back! The Idaho Museum of Natural History on Idaho State University’s Pocatello campus will reopen to the public Saturday, June 20, with a new exhibit and new procedures for keeping the public safe.

 Beverly Jackson awarded Nifty Fifty Scholarship from Phi Kappa Phi

POCATELLO – Beverly Jackson, an Idaho State University health science major in her senior year, has been awarded the Nifty Fifty Scholarship for fall 2020 from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 110 at Idaho State University.

Idaho State University’s College of Technology receives $10,000 grant from Bayer Fund

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Technology announced that it has received a grant for $10,000 from Bayer Fund, which will be used to support their upcoming online Ignite Their Future STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) summer camp.

University Bookstore transition underway: Closed June 18-26

Coffee with Kevin June 22

Bolinger Publishes Book on Teaching

A book by Alex Bolinger, Associate Professor of Management at ISU's College of Business, and his co-author, Julie Stanton from Pennsylvania State University at Brandywine, has been published by Edgar Elgar Publishing. The book, entitled Role-Play Simulations, is part of Elgar's "Teaching Methods in Business" series and provides a systematic guide to using role-play simulations as an active, experiential approach to teaching in the business classroom.

Shannon Lynch co-authors book

Kellie Brown's research featured in online publication

First Idaho State University dental hygiene alumna holds American Dental Hygienists’ Association top spot

Lisa Moravec is now the ADHA President

Idaho State mourns the loss of Jerry Goulding

Idaho State mourns the loss of Doug Nilson

Help United Way assess needs surrounding COVID-19 crisis

English and Philosophy announces Student Composition Contest winners

Kasiska Division of Health Sciences Announces Reorganization

Be a Bengal winners- May

University Names New General Counsel

Idaho State College of Business, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine partner to offer dual MHA, DO degree option

POCATELLO – Beginning this fall 2020, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) students pursuing a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree can also pursue a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree from the Idaho State University College of Business simultaneously.

Idaho State University selects Barnes & Noble College to manage its bookstore operations

POCATELLO – Idaho State University has selected Barnes & Noble College to manage the in-store and online bookstore operations for the Pocatello and Idaho Falls campuses beginning June 29.

Rebooting the Economy after COVID: Eastern Idaho Community Virtual Forum

CAES Codebreaker seminar set for June 4 has been postponed one week.

The CAES Codebreaker seminar set for June 4 has been postponed one week and now will be held at 3:30 p.m. June 11.

ISU’s Mashal among Center for Advanced Energy Studies inaugural cohort of CAES Fellows

POCATELLO – The Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) has selected Idaho State University Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Mustafa Mashal as one of six new CAES Fellows.

Idaho State to resume in-person instruction; adjusts fall schedule

POCATELLO – Idaho State University has announced plans to resume full campus operations for the Fall 2020 semester, which will include in-person instruction. The University will also adjust the fall academic calendar to ensure that all face-to-face instruction has been completed by Tuesday, Nov. 24, two days before Thanksgiving.

Morning Star scholarship winners

Library to Open June 1st to ISU Community

ISU’s June Career Path Intern of the Month is Christie Collier

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s June Career Path Intern of the Month is Christie Collier, a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in organizational learning and performance.

ISU Counseling/Testing Center’s virtual wellness services make impact on students

POCATELLO –  When Idaho State University shifted to distance-based instruction to control the spread of COVID-19, Counseling and Testing Services were ready. 

American Falls High School,KISU-FM collaborate for graduation ceremony broadcast May 30 at 7 p.m.

POCATELLO – While the COVID-19 pandemic may have halted the many rituals and celebrations of daily life, KISU-FM is collaborating with American Falls High School to broadcast its first non-traditional graduation ceremony this year.

Policy Updates

Idaho State nursing student Emma Khang selected for COVID-19 relief scholarship

POCATELLO – The Foundation for Academic Nursing, the new philanthropic arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, announced the first 51 students across the nation to receive scholarship support through the COVID-19 Nursing Student Support Fund. 

Idaho Department of Human Resources offers free Getting Things Done course

Monster truck show at ISU Holt Arena officially cancelled

POCATELLO – Given the uncertainty of the current situation regarding large gatherings and events, NO Limits Entertainment has officially cancelled The Monster Truck Grand National show that was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 4, at Idaho State University’s Holt Arena.

Samantha Blatt publishes article

Nursing Faculty to work with Idaho National Lab as Summer Visiting Faculty

Students Recognized at State Leadership Conference

Barbara Gordon Named Outstanding Dietitian of the Year

Theatre and Dance to host virtual seminar on simulations May 26

POCATELLO—Idaho State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will host a university-wide virtual seminar focused on simulation co-led by Julie Cary and Daniel Haley of Trajectory Consulting & Solutions. The seminar will take place on Tuesday, May 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Coping during COVID: Nutrition Wellness through Mindful Eating

Center for Advanced Energy Studies seminar features ISU's Natalie Christensen

CAES Codebreaker Seminar set June 4; topic is research challenges in AI and ML

Charmaine Sample, Chief Cybersecurity Research Scientist for the Cybercore division at Idaho National Laboratory, will discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies Codebreaker seminar at 3:30 pm MT on June 4.

Southeastern Idaho Public Health, ISU, Express Lab continue to offer COVID‐19 testing

Southeastern Idaho Public Health continues to partner with Idaho State University and Express Lab to conduct COVID‐19 testing.

ROARing Remotely - May 18

ISU Leadership Development Program - Early Registration

Henry Oh featured in Lambda Beta publication

ISU student finding her niche

Master of Counseling student earns Idaho Mental Health Counseling scholarship

CAES remote summer bootcamp runs June 8-12

This remote event is hosted by the Center for Advanced Energy Studies and C3 (Collaborative Computing Center) in collaboration with the CAES universities Boise State University, Idaho State University, University of Idaho and University of Wyoming.

ISU Health Center Director Ron Solbrig retiring, urges clientele to keep using center

POCATELLO – It wasn’t the wind down to his career that Idaho State University Health Center physician and Director Ron Solbrig expected, but like the rest of his work, he found it satisfying.

University Budget Overview

Congratulations to our 2020 Benny Award winners

Small Business Development Center Helps Businesses Access 1.6 Million in Aid

Second phase of Idaho State University Meridian clinic remodel set to begin

Improved and expanded facilities to further educational and service opportunities possible due to philanthropic organization

ISU doctoral researcher Jeremy Brooks perseveres through disrupted Yellowstone field season

POCATELLO – Idaho State University doctoral field researcher Jeremy Brooks was expecting to be out in the wild, open spaces of Yellowstone National Park this spring collecting crucial data for a National Science Foundation study. Instead, for the bulk of the semester he has found himself inside his home using a microscope to examine aquatic insect samples, measuring the teeth of blackfly larvae and the patterns of colorations on the backs of stoneflies.

Staff Council Scholarship for Dependent Children of Classified Employees deadline extended

Be a Bengal Award winners- April

Music student named top collegiate performer in regional competition

ROARING Remotely May 11

ISU Meridian car parade

There were about 30 vehicles in the ISU Meridian accelerated nursing program's graduation parade last Friday at the ISU Meridian parking lot.

ISU international student graduate Lamichhane deals with the COVID-19 Pandemic

POCATELLO – Saroj Lamichhane, an Idaho State University international student from Nepal, is about 7,500-miles from his home in Katmandu and more than 2,000 miles from his home campus in Pocatello as he finishes out his undergraduate degree in communications this spring.

Summer Hours Begin May 11

COVID-19 Healthcare Provider Impact Survey

State of Idaho Employee Appreciation Week - May 11-15

ISU Meridian accelerated nursing 2020 class to hold graduate parade 1 p.m. May 8 

The Idaho State University Meridian accelerated nursing program will hold a graduation parade at the ISU Meridian parking lot at 1 p.m. May 8 to honor this nursing class.

Rehabilitation and Communication Science awards announced

College of Technology to Celebrate Graduates with Carpool Ceremony 6 p.m. Friday, May 8

The College of Technology will honor students whose commencement ceremony was cancelled due to COVID-19.  

Eleven Idaho State University alumni honored with 2020 Professional Achievement Awards

POCATELLO – Eleven Idaho State University alumni are being honored with 2020 Professional Achievement Awards by the ISU Alumni Association.

ISU Master of Taxation student Williams receives FSA Student Award

One student is recognized for his outstanding accomplishments

ISU will confer 2,115 degrees and certificates in spring 2020

POCATELLO – A total of 1,989 spring and summer graduates will receive 2,115 degrees and certificates from Idaho State University this spring; 119 students will receive multiple certificates and/or degrees.

ISU’s Emily Oliphant receives prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

POCATELLO – Idaho State University physics major Emily Oliphant, 20, who has completed her undergraduate this spring in three years, has received a three-year National Science Foundation Science Graduate Research Fellowship Program to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Michigan.

University of Alaska Anchorage/Idaho State University Doctor of Pharmacy program celebrates first pharmacy graduates

Crossing state lines to help fill Alaska’s need for pharmacists

ISU School of Performing Arts, Department of Theatre and Dance announce 2020-2021 season 

Return to reserved seating set for Bistline Theatre

ISU student Rhett Downing to graduate after 50-year long wait

POCATELLO – Graduating from college is a momentous occasion for anybody, but after a 50-year long wait to complete a college degree, it is even more momentous for 66-year-old Rhett Downing.

Faculty summer professional development opportunities

ROARing Remotely May 4

All are invited to a potato giveaway Wednesday

2020 Idaho State University graduate class’s Bengal Roar will still be heard  

POCATELLO – Confronting a coronavirus outbreak isn’t going to dampened Idaho State University’s celebrations for this year’s graduates.

ISU’s National Student Advertising Competition team places in district

Students from ISU competing in the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) take third at the regional level.

Shop Bengal gear at 50% off (free shipping through May 1)

Elizabeth Brunner and Sarah Partlow-Lefevre publish article about #MeToo

Summer Courses Update

Emma Bailey named May ISU Career Path Intern of Month

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s May Career Path Intern of the Month is  Emma Bailey, a junior pursuing a degree in visual communications with an emphasis in graphic design.

Idaho State University College of Business graduates first Master of Healthcare Administration class

POCATELLO –  After launching the state’s first Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program in fall 2018, the Idaho State University College of Business will graduate the program’s first class this spring.

'Recreate Responsibly Idaho' campaign aims to make outdoor recreation safe from coronavirus spread

Boise, Idaho – Outdoor recreation remains a great way for Idahoans to take care of their physical, mental, and emotional health during the coronavirus situation, but Governor Brad Little and natural resource managers urge everyone to protect their health and the welfare of others while hiking, biking, fishing or doing other activities.

ISU debate student Jett Smith claims victory at Climb the Mountain Online Tournament

POCATELLO – Idaho State University student Jett Smith took home first place in the varsity open final round of the Climb the Mountain Online National Championship Tournament.

Idaho State University matches all health professions residency positions

Incoming residents provide fresh eyes in Idaho’s medical fields

Idaho State University 2020 Outstanding Student Award recipients announced

POCATELLO – Idaho State University and the ISU Alumni Association proudly announce the 2020 Outstanding Student Award recipients who are being honored this spring and who will graduate May 9.

ISU Events donates nacho chips to Benny’s Pantry, Idaho Food Bank

POCATELLO – Idaho State University Events stocked up on nacho chips for the cancelled Monster Truck Grand Nationals that were scheduled in early April in Holt, but those chips will not go to waste – 20 boxes have been donated to Benny’s Pantry and 30 to the Idaho Food Bank.

Publishers Worldwide have Temporarily Removed Paywalls to Resources

Undergraduate Research Symposium is now online

Department of English and Philosophy distributes emergency scholarships to majors in need

Rupp Debate Society to host online debate on "#MeToo"

ROARing Remotely

ISU Professor Emeritus, AAAS Fellow Wayne Minshall dies at Age 81

'He taught folks a lot of skills, not only stream ecology.'

ISU Libraries - Remotely Helping Students

Explore online exhibitions featuring ISU art professor

Using your Flexible Spending Account

ROARING Remotely- April 23

ISU computer science students volunteer to scrub laptops for Idaho students in need

POCATELLO – Three Idaho State University computer science students volunteered for United Way of Southeast Idaho and Idaho Business for Education to help scrub donated computers to distribute to Idaho students in need of a device.

ISU College of Business graduate students earn runner-up ‘written documents’ trophy in international competition

POCATELLO – A team of six Idaho State University College of Business graduate students have brought home the runner-up trophy for “Best Written Documents” from the International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition (ICBS), which was held in a virtual setting this year.

ISU's Team Bird Brain receives $358,000 funding extension from National Institutes of Health

ISU's TEAM BIRD BRAIN, the lab of Associate Professor of Neurophysiology Jason Pilarski, recently received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support a project entitled "MECHANISMS OF RESPIRATORY-RELATED RHYTHMIC MOTOR ACTIVITY AND PLASTICITY IN THE DEVELOPING AVIAN BRAIN STEM" (Direct costs= $358,572).

ISU to Celebrate Arbor Day with online ISU Campus Tree Tour, Tree Campus USA Designation

POCATELLO – Coronavirus be darned – Idaho State University is celebrating Arbor Day in style with the release of a new online ISU Campus Tree Tour, following the recognition that University was designated a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation earlier this spring.

Southeastern Idaho Public Health works with ISU, private providers and Express Lab to increase access to COVID-19 PCR testing

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is partnering with Idaho State University, area private providers, and Express Lab to conduct COVID-19 PCR (polymerise chain reaction ) testing starting on Thursday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The testing will run for at least the next 2-1/2 weeks. This testing is for current infection only and will be collected by nasal swab only.

Bengal Dining and Chartwells Higher Education donate 200 healthy snack boxes as part of the Good Goes Round Campaign

Despite the move to online learning, Bengal Dining continues to support students in the local community

ROARing Remotely April 20

Idaho Commission on Aging seeks feedback on Idaho senior services plan

POCATELLO – The Idaho Commission on Aging (ICOA) seeks your feedback on Idaho’s 2020 – 2024 Senior Services State Plan.

ISU student Powell selected as American Dental Hygienists’ Association district student delegate

POCATELLO – Idaho State University student Whitney Powell was selected as an American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) district student delegate.

Business senior Sophia Perry honored as ISU Outstanding Student Employee

POCATELLO – Idaho State University business senior Sophia Perry, double majoring in marketing and management, has been honored as the ISU Outstanding Employee of the Year by the ISU Career Center and Scholarship Office.

ISU Rodeo Team receives multiple 2019-2020 Rocky Mountain Region awards 

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Rodeo Team took home multiple awards at the 2019-2020 Rocky Mountain Region Awards, including most improved rodeo and coach of the year.

Coloring pages available for Bengals young and old

Share your heART

Research survey volunteers needed

College of Education's Amy Dressel honored as ISU Spring 2020 Career Path Intern Supervisor of the Semester

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Career Path Internship (CPI) program has announced that Amy Dressel, outreach and marketing coordinator for the College of Education, is the Spring 2020 CPI Supervisor of the Semester.

Social communication disorders treatment at ISU

Looking beneath the surface

ISU civil/environmental engineering students place third in national competition

POCATELLO – A team of four Idaho State University civil and environmental engineering students placed third in the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) Competition at the Precast Show in Ft. Worth, Texas held March 3-5.

Three Idaho State University faculty members honored as 2020 Distinguished Faculty

POCATELLO – Three Idaho State University faculty will be honored as 2020 Distinguished Faculty. The recipients are Distinguished Teacher Bob Fisher, Distinguished Service Cathleen “Helen” Tarp and Distinguished Researcher Mark McBeth.

April 13 ROARing Remotely

Longtime usher Rosalie Hottel passes away

Google Suite available for use

Take a quick survey on the transition to distance-based instruction

Concordia University-Portland and Idaho State University providing a unified transition for Concordia Portland homeland security and emergency management students

MERIDIAN - Idaho State University today announced it has partnered with Concordia University-Portland to become the preferred teach-out institution for Concordia University Portland’s online Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) program.

ISU student Savannah Dorcheus awarded Earl Swanson Memorial Scholarship

POCATELLO – Idaho State University student Savannah Dorcheus was awarded the Earl Swanson Memorial Scholarship for the Spring 2020 semester.

Early Summer Sessions Moving to Distance-Based Instruction

March Be a Bengal winners

Promotion and Tenure workshop available online

April 9 ROARING Remotely

ISU automotive technology instructor Gunter gets creative teaching hands-on class virtually

POCATELLO – Since his Automotive Live-Work class students can’t come to the Idaho State University College of Technology’s automotive shop, ISU automotive technology instructor Brock Gunter is bringing the shop to his students – virtually. 

ISU College of Business opens new business outreach center on Main Street in Pocatello

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Business has opened a new Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development outreach office at 135 N. Main Street in Pocatello. 

2020 ISU Outstanding Researcher Awards announced

POCATELLO –  Five Idaho State University faculty members have been selected by their peers to receive the 2020 Outstanding Researcher Awards.

ISU counseling clinics providing telehealth services in Pocatello, Treasure Valley

POCATELLO – Idaho State University is rising to meet the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic by offering mental health services across their Idaho campuses through video conferencing.

April 6 Tips for ROARING remotely

Researchers: share your ideas for pandemic-related research

Tutoring available for students

Parking lot wifi available to the community

Borrow or renew library materials from Oboler Library

Career Center offers remote career assistance

Idaho Chapter American Fisheries Society honors ISU Professor Ernest Keeley

POCATELLO – Idaho State University biological sciences Professor Ernest Keeley has received the Outstanding Professional Award by the Idaho Chapter of the American Fisheries Society.

Three Idaho State University student teams place second at the Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge

Despite the annual competition being moved from Boise to an all-virtual setting, three of the six Idaho State University teams participating in the Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge (IEC) on April 2 placed in the competition

Idaho State hires Sandra Shropshire as dean of the University Libraries

POCATELLO––Idaho State University has hired Sandra Shropshire as the dean of the University Libraries following a national search that launched in November 2019.

Five Idaho State University faculty receive 2020 Outstanding Service Awards

POCATELLO – Five Idaho State University faculty members have been selected to receive the 2020 Outstanding Service Awards.

Managing phones while working remotely

April 2 Tips for ROARING Remotely

HR Training and Resources Available during COVID-19

Idaho State University using 3D printers to produce coronavirus personal protection equipment

POCATELLO – Idaho State University departments across campus are teaming up to use 3D printers to produce components for face shields, N95-compliant face masks and other personal protection equipment for use by ISU clinics, ISU health care workers, and Southeast Idaho emergency responders and health care workers.

CAES announces participants in Summer Visiting Faculty Program including four from ISU

The Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) Leadership team is pleased to announce the selected participants for the 2020 CAES Summer Visiting Faculty Program (CSVFP). Those participants include Idaho State University's Amir Ali, Daniel LaBrier, Anna McCarrey and Irene van Woerden.

ISU’s April Career Path Intern of the Month is Charlotte McBride

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s April Career Path Intern of the Month is Charlotte McBride, a senior pursuing a degree in communication, media and persuasion with minors in journalism, advertising and public relations.

ISU’s Rachel Brinkley receives American Fisheries Society scholarship

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Rachel Brinkley received the Idaho Chapter American Fisheries Society’s 2020 Graduate Scholarship at the group’s annual meeting in March.

How to Avoid "Zoom Bombers"

ISU Counseling/Testing Center offers variety of virtual wellness services

POCATELLO – Idaho State University Counseling and Testing is offering online drop-in sessions for students and has created a Virtual Wellness Services website focused on helping students manage adjustment challenges related to COVID-19.

Arbor Day Foundation honors ISU with 2019 Tree Campus USA recognition

POCATELLO – Idaho State University was honored with 2019 Tree Campus USA recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management, a designation that would never have happened without the Jack and Mary Lois Wheatley family’s support of campus beautification projects.

Tips for ROARing Remotely

Library Services Spring 2020

PIE Remote Teaching Resources for Faculty

Tips for Using Zoom

Physician Assistant Program celebrates 25 years

Continuing to Build on Years of Success

Five Idaho State University faculty honored as 2020 Master Teachers

ISU students key in organizing Bannock Virtual BBQ that is raising funds for Idaho Food Bank’s coronavirus relief fund

POCATELLO –  Idaho State University students are actively involved with helping to raise funds for the Idaho Food Bank through today’s Bannock Virtual BBQ , that started today, March 27, at 11 a.m. and runs through 6 p.m.

Idaho State University-branded Zoom backgrounds now available

Southeastern Idaho Public Health, with assistance from ISU, provides COVID-19 Hotline

POCATELLO – Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH), with assistance from the Idaho State University Kasiska Division of Health Sciences and the Medical Reserve Corp of Idaho, has a COVID-19 hotline, 208-234-5875, that the public can call to get answers about the COVID-19 virus.  

Nutrition Research Survey Volunteers Requested

Center for Advanced Energy Studies hosts online "Solve Climate by 2030" panel April 7

Idaho State University's Linda Engle among panelists

College of Pharmacy included in the top 100 pharmacy programs

Idaho State University appears in U.S. News and World Report rankings

Nominations sought for Student Employee of the Year

Early Learning Center Services suspended

Census 2020 means dollars for the community

Congratulate these employees for their years of service to ISU

ISU Early Learning Center closed March 23

Idaho State University is committed to ensuring that we provide a safe, quality learning environment for the Early Learning Center’s children, families, and staff.

University Library Information

Here is a rundown of current University library operations as of March 20.

Nominations Sought for Student Employee of the Year

ISU Health Clinic Hours and Information

The ISU Health Center remains open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to care for students, faculty and staff, but patients are asked to call first. Medical personnel are available to take care of all ISU community no matter where they are physically located, and are able to handle many things by phone without in-person visits.

FACULTY: Proctoring Solutions

ISU outdoor, veteran centers team up to provide trip to vets

POCATELLO – Instead of doing professional development activities in an office or classroom,  a group of Idaho State University veterans recently had the opportunity to bond in the great outdoors. They spent a trip in early March snowshoeing, stacking wood and spending a night at a yurt on a collaborative trip created to bridge the gap between veterans and the university. 

Construction work begins on $7.1 million ISU Davis Field renovation

POCATELLO –  Construction began on Idaho State University’s $7.1 million Davis Field renovation on Wednesday, March 18, to restore and improve the soccer field and track and field-events area, replace the deteriorating seating on the east and west sides, and add lights. 

Bravo! ISU School of Performing Arts announces generous anonymous donation received after 'Bright Star' canceled

POCATELLO – In the face of many event closures,  the Idaho State University School of Performing Arts had some positive news to report: an “anonymous loyal theatre supporter” has donated $10,000 to make up for the monetary loss from the cancelation of the musical “Bright Star.”

Faculty: Webinar available with tips on moving your class online

Important Finance and Administration Updates- Travel and Accounting for COVID-19 Expenses

Idaho State University Announces Cancellation of All Campus Events through May 15

University Cancels/Postpones Upcoming Campus Events

ISU March 14 Pi Day Science and free pie event cancelled  

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Pi Day Science and free pie event scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. March 14 at Pineridge Mall has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.

Volunteers celebrate ISU Turner Day by clearing, maintaining Red Hill trails

POCATELLO  –  Several dozen volunteers, with help and direction from Idaho State University Facilities Services, cleared and maintained Red Hill trails to celebrate ISU’s second annual Turner Day on Friday, March 13.

School of Performing Arts postpones 'Bright Star' performances

POCATELLO — With heavy hearts and a sense of moral responsibility, Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will postpone its March 13-14 performances of the musical “Bright Star.” 

Six ISU student teams from various colleges qualify to compete in the Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge 

POCATELLO – Mentored by the Idaho State University College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development program, six ISU student teams from various colleges have been selected to compete in the Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge in Boise and the Northwest Entrepreneur Competition in Spokane, Washington, this April.

Idaho State-Civic Symphony postpones March 13 concert

POCATELLO – Artistic Director/Conductor Julie Sorensen, along with the Idaho State-Civic Symphony Board of Directors and Executive Director Heather Clarke, have been monitoring the ongoing and developing situation concerning COVID-19 in Idaho. Based on recent updates from state government and Southeast Idaho health officials, large gatherings with audiences over 250, or with a majority of attendees age 65 and older, should be canceled.

Education Career Fair for March 13 has been cancelled

The Idaho State University Education Career Fair scheduled for Friday, March 13 has been canceled.

Employment Opportunities

Kellee Kirkpatrick and Amanda Zink to speak at CSI Social Science and Humanities Symposium

Retirement Celebration for Teena Rhoads, College of Technology Business and Support Services Department Chair

Groundbreaking ceremony set March 17 for $6.1 million Davis Field renovation

At 4 p.m. March 17 Idaho State University and community officials will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the $6.1 million Davis Field renovations.

CPI Program featured in Idaho Business Review

Important Travel updates

Clarity Pharmaceuticals signs copper-67 supply agreement with ISU Idaho Accelerator Center

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Clarity Pharmaceuticals, a radiopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of serious disease, is pleased to announce the signing of a Product Supply Agreement with the Idaho State University Idaho Accelerator Center (IAC) for the production and commercial supply of copper-67 (Cu-67).

Moving your Face-to-Face Class Online

Private, business donors up support for ISU Honors Program at 2020 Opportuni-Tea

POCATELLO – This year’s Opportuni-Tea, a fundraiser for the Idaho State University Honors Program held in the Stephens Center Marshall Rotunda, provided the opportunity for new private and business supporters to recognize achievements of students in the Honors Program.

Idaho State hires Jean McGivney-Burelle as dean of the College of Education

POCATELLO – Idaho State University has hired Jean McGivney-Burelle as the dean of the College of Education following a national search that began last fall.

A Season of Note presents ‘The Spinning Tales of Peter Pan and Cinderella On Ice’ on March 24

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s A Season of Note will present “The Spinning Tales of Peter Pan and Cinderella on Ice” on March 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the ISU Stephen’s Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.

Idaho State University students cross train using latest in ultrasound technology

SonoSim helping students in field that desperately needs them

Underrepresented college students benefit more from ‘active learning’ techniques in STEM courses

Idaho State's Brandon Peecook was a co-author on the study as a UW doctoral student

Tables available at Summer Job Fair

FBI hiring information session

Open and Affordable Resource Grant Symposium

Talk Saves Lives- Meridian training

Presentation GlobalFoundries Semiconductor Overview by John Kent Set March 9

John P. Kent – Vice President of Foundry IP Design, Idaho State University Foundation Board of Directors member and  Senior member of IEEE – will deliver the presentation GlobalFoundries Overview at 4 p.m. March 9 in the ISU Physical Science Complex, Room 108.

ISU physics, mathematics programs to host Pi Day Science and free pie at Pine Ridge Mall

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s physics and mathematics programs will host Pi Day Science at Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck on Saturday, March 14, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Work by Laura Ahola Young featured in Boise Art Museum exhibition

PIE Faculty Associate applications open

Political philosopher Todd May to lecture on “Moral Vulnerability in a Time of Political Crisis”

Leslie Stewart and Timothy Hakenewerth publish manuscript in major counseling journal

Shauna Chlarson Retirement Party

ISU’s March Career Path Intern of the Month is Jett Hawk

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s March Career Path Intern (CPI) is Jett Hawk, a junior from Pocatello pursing a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in chemistry.

ISU Outdoor Adventure Center offers free trips for students, sees growth in participation

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) recently started offering students one free trip per semester, which has led to increased success for the OAC.

Turner Day volunteers will clear Red Hill trails March 13

POCATELLO – Clearing and maintaining the Red Hill trails will be the focus of Idaho State University’s second annual Turner Day, an annual day of service for the ISU community, that will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 13.

Office of Research grant writing workshop attracts large audience

More than 50 ISU faculty and staff participated in the March 3 “Write Winning Grant Proposals” full-day workshop sponsored by the ISU Office for Research.  The workshop occurred in the Pond Student Union Wood River Suites and was also broadcast to researchers at ISU's Meridian campus.

Policy Updates

Crucial conversations

PIE Faculty Workshop

Health Occupations Chair Dr. Henry Oh and Faculty Eugene Demekhin Invited as Speakers to the AMT National Convention

Celebrate retirement with Ann Adamcik March 13

Get basic physical and dental exams at Idaho State University/Ada County Community Health Screening March 12

BOISE— Basic physical and dental exams and onsite testing for HIV, blood sugar and cholesterol levels are included in the free services offered at a community health screening March 12, 5-7:30 p.m., at Morley Nelson Elementary School, 7701 W. Northview Ave.

Trash Talk – Recycling, Plastics and Sustainability Panel at CAES March 17

A panel discussion "Trash Talk – Recycling, Plastics and Sustainability will be held March 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies Auditorium, 995 MK Simpson Blvd in Idaho Falls.

CAES Codebreaker Seminar Series features ISU's Larry Leibrock on cybersecurity

Dr. Larry Leibrock, a professor of computer science and information assurance at Idaho State University who holds a joint appointment with INL, will discuss “raspberry pi” and ways to protect your online passwords at CAES’ monthly Codebreaker Seminar Series on March 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the Center for Advanced Energy Studies Auditorium in Idaho Falls. 

Physician Assistant Studies Department Chair Paula Phelps to be honored at Idaho Business Review 2020 Women of the Year Awards

POCATELLO - The Physician Assistant Studies program began in a single-wide trailer 25 years ago at Idaho State University, with two rooms and 20 students. Now the program is spread across three campuses and is breaking boundaries with the latest in medical offerings.

ISU Gender Resource Center to host International Women’s Day Celebration

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Gender Resource Center will host an International Women’s Day celebration on March 9 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Rendezvous Suites A, B and C.

ISU Positive Body Symposium features keynote speaker Meg Johnson

POCATELLO – The fourth annual Positive Body Symposium at Idaho State University will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 11 and feature keynote speaker Meg Johnson who speak from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

ISU Pinyon Jay Press to host lecture, workshop with printmaker Andrew Huot

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Pinyon Jay Press will host a free lecture with printmaker Andrew Huot on the art of printmaking on March 12 at 4 p.m. in Room 401 in the Fine Arts Building.

Student-written book gains attention of PBS for a World War II documentary

POCATELLO – Over the last several years, the Idaho State University College of Business has offered a “Collaborative Creativity” class, led by Associate Professor Alex Bolinger, in which students research a historic topic and write a book together on that topic. Now one of the classes will be the subject of a PBS documentary.

ISU Rupp debaters make big statement

POCATELLO –  Idaho State University’s Rupp Debate Squad earned gold at a Climb Online debate tournament held Feb. 22-23.  The team delivered first-place wins in varsity open and junior varsity contests, as well as three of the top five spots in overall speaking honors.

ISU Pinyon Jay Press to host lecture, workshop with printmaker Andrew Huot

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Pinyon Jay Press will host a free lecture with printmaker Andrew Huot on the art of printmaking on March 12 at 4 p.m. in Room 401 in the Fine Arts Building.

Health screenings, individualized health plans, education, food and demonstrations to highlight 2020 Idaho State University Health Fair

Annual Health Fair to be held March 5 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom

Local high schoolers prepare for national We the People competition

 POCATELLO – Southeast Idaho high school students dominated in Boise, and now they’re heading to Washington, D.C. to compete on the national stage.

Math, physics, philosophy and writing all have a place in Alec Lepisto’s world

POCATELLO – Senior Idaho State University Honors Program student Alec Lepisto believes in living a well-rounded life and his academic and private pursuits show he walks his talk.

Idaho State-Civic Symphony to perform “Tales of Sorrow and Triumph” at the Stephens Performing Arts Center

Program to feature "My Name is Mitka," a piece by Boise-based composer and BYU Idaho graduate Jordan Roper

ISU Research Office awards more than $51,000 through Small Grant Program; 2020 proposals due March 1

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Office for Research recently awarded more than $51,000 to researchers across campus through the University’s Internal Small Grant (ISG) program and proposals for the spring 2020 ISG program competition are due to Sponsored Programs and Support by March 1.

Student Expression webpage is live

Alan Johnson to give reading from newly published novel

Foreign Travel Reminder

ISU Staff makes significant contribution to the Handbook for Commissioners

Employment Opportunity

Sign Up For Soccer! Spring Late 8 Week PE Activity Course Available

Employment Opportunity

Website Training - Upcoming sessions

Students Attend Idaho Rural Health Association Day at the Capitol

RESPOND: Mental Health Training for Faculty and Staff

Bengal Welcome Center Opens in Pond Student Union

Philip Homan to Teach Maynooth University History Department Research Seminar

Wish a fond farewell to Melisa Moon

Jessica Winston to give lecture on historical BBC radio series

ISU Professor Finney co-authors study supporting theory earliest North American humans arrived by ocean route

POCATELLO – A study co-authored by Idaho State University Professor Bruce Finney bolsters the argument that more than 15,000 years ago that the first humans who traveled to North America used a coastal route, traveling by boat, as opposed to traveling from the north, walking over a land bridge and then southward between the large retreating glaciers.

Idaho State University forges partnership with Bingham Memorial; health informatics a recent Career Path Internship option

Idaho State University students are getting a new opportunity to work with the Electronic Health Record, thanks to the work of Velma Payne, Program Director of Health Informatics.

Idaho State University-Meridian to offer discounted blood screening services March 12

MERIDIAN—The Idaho State University Bengal Lab will offer blood-draw services Thursday, March 12, 7:30 a.m. to noon,  in the SIM multipurpose room near the front entrance of the Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center at ISU-Meridian, 1311 E. Central Drive.

Grand Opening for ISU Bengal Welcome Center set  Feb. 20

POCATELLO – The new Idaho State University Bengal Welcome Center, located on the lower level of the Pond Student Union, will have a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20.

Save the Date- Employee Appreciation Week March 16-20

Foreign Travel Reminder

Phil Homan’s Research Featured on French Radio

Malliga Och publishes special issues on conservative women in democracies

Calling all Interested Artists

ISU hosting the Grant Writers’ Seminar and Workshop Tuesday, March 3

Dr. Edward Kammerer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award from Northeastern University

FY20 Year End Purchasing Deadlines

Red Hat Mobile Portfolio Center to visit ISU on Feb. 27

POCATELLO – Idaho State University will welcome the Red Hat Mobile Portfolio Center on Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Holt Arena west parking lot.

Idaho State University Choirs Mid-Winter Concert set Feb. 21

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts presents the ISU Choirs’ Mid-Winter Concert on Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center. 

Employee Appreciation Luncheon: Save the date and RSVP

Grand Opening for ISU Welcome Center set Feb. 20

We Can Do It! 2020 Women’s Business Symposium is April 9

Eight Faculty Receive Teaching Innovation Grants

Great Ideas in Teaching with Susan Goslee

PIE Faculty Associate applications open

What the Wut?! US-Mexico border crisis discussion set for Feb. 25 in Pocatello  

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Political Science Club and the ISU Department of Political Science invites students, faculty, staff and the community to attend a non-partisan panel discussion on the topic of the U.S.-Mexico border crisis on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Wood River Room.

WalletHub interviews Jacque Freudenthal, dental hygiene chair

Jacque Freudenthal, chair and associate professor of the Department of Dental Hygiene, was interview by WalletHub talking about dental health. 

Idaho State University earns 2020-2021 Military Friendly School Designation

POCATELLO – Idaho State University announced today that it has earned the 2020-2021 Military Friendly School designation.

Idaho State University Frank Church Symposium set Feb. 20-21 with “The End of Democracy?" theme

POCATELLO—The International Affairs Council of Idaho State University invites community members to attend the Frank Church Symposium on Feb. 20 and 21. This year’s symposium theme is “The End of Democracy?” and participants will discuss the state of democracy in the world.

ISU School of Performing Arts to present bluegrass musical “Bright Star”

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will present the family show “Bright Star” the musical on March 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on March 14 at 2 p.m., in the Beverly B. Bistline Theatre in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.

Idaho GEM3 project focusing on trout and sagebrush aims to produce new scientists

POCATELLO – The $20 million GEM3 grant engaging researchers from public universities throughout Idaho is expansive in its scope of studying two iconic Idaho species, sagebrush and redband trout, and along the way it hopes to encourage students to choose a career path in science.

Years of Service Awards

Mental Health of Students Training for Faculty/Staff Meridian

Student Assistance Guide

Pocatello Pet Lodge owner Stephanie Adams honored as ISU Business Leader of the Year

POCATELLO – Stephanie Adams, owner of the Pocatello Pet Lodge and Pocatello Pet Lodge, Too, is the Idaho State University Alpha Kappa Psi Delta Upsilon Chapter 61st Idaho Business Leader of the Year.

ISU Assistant Professor Jennifer Blaney receives Spencer Foundation Research Grant  

POCATELLO – Idaho State University Assistant Professor of Higher Education Jennifer Blaney was awarded a Small Research Grant from the Spencer Foundation to examine equity in undergraduate computing programs.

ISU College of Education, Career Center to host Education Career Fair on March 13

The College of Education and the Career Center at Idaho State University will host their annual Education Career Fair on Friday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Wood River Room in the Pond Student Union.

ISU Rupp Debate Squad will host a public debate on universal basic income Feb. 11

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s award-winning Rupp Debate Squad will host a public debate, Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Building Wood River Room.

ISU Liberal Arts High program reaches 25,000 students

POCATELLO – With a PowerPoint loaded on the projector and a college professor at the board, the classroom of Century High School students prepared for a history lesson.

Idaho State University College of Technology Awarded $2.3 Million Grant

POCATELLO–The Idaho State University College of Technology has been awarded a more than $2.3 million grant to construct a new technical education facility to train students in diesel power generation systems. 

Barb Gordon Published on Enhancing Diversity in the Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics

English Professor to Give Lecture on Post-War Radio Dramas

Mark Cates Passes Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) Credentialing Exam

Celebrate Idaho State, a CommUniversity Event, Set Feb. 12 at Pond Student Union

POCATELLO – The 10th annual Celebrate Idaho State, a CommUniversity event, has been scheduled from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the ISU Pond Student Union. The event attracts hundreds of participants who come to enjoy fun, family-friendly, interactive experiences that ISU has to offer.

ISU’s February Career Path Intern of the Month is MaKenna Little

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Career Path Intern of the month of February is Makenna Little, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree through ISU’s College of Business.

Simplot Games – No Limits

POCATELLO – For 42 years, Simplot Games has been a place where athletes from across the country and around the world excel. Excitement fills Idaho State University’s Holt Arena as athletes compete over a three-day period. Races are run. Records are set. And friendships are made. This year is no exception. The 42nd Simplot Games will allow athletes, coaches, Olympians, and spectators the opportunity to witness the magic of the Games.

ISU Nepalese Student Association to host Nepalese Night on Feb. 22  

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Nepalese Student Association will host its 14th annual Nepalese Night on Feb. 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.

A Season of Note presents 'Keyboard Conversations, An American Salute' by Jeffrey Siegel on Feb. 22

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s A Season of Note will present “Keyboard Conversations, An American Salute by Jeffrey Siegel” on Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.

ISU Diversity Resource Center to Commemorate Black History Month at ISU

POCATELLO – The Diversity Resource Center at Idaho State University will commemorate Black History Month at Idaho State University with a series of events and movies Feb. 24-28.

From Bach to Boatwright: An ISU Department of Music faculty, guest potpourri recital set Feb. 15

POCATELLO – On Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m., Idaho State University music faculty will perform works by J. S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach and Howard Boatwright in Stephens Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.

Basic physical exams offered at Idaho State University/Ada County Community Health Screening Feb. 13

BOISE – Basic physical and dental exams and onsite testing for HIV, blood sugar and cholesterol levels are included in free services offered at a community health screening Feb. 13, 5-7:30 p.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort St.

'Science of Science Writing' panel discussion set Feb. 27 at Center for Advanced Energy Studies

The Center for Advanced Energy Studies CAES will host a panel discussion on journal writing from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 27 in the CAES Auditorium. 

Free hearing screenings at ISU-Meridian

Get your hearing checked for free Feb. 20, March 19 and April 16, 3-6 p.m., at the Speech and Language Clinic at Idaho State University-Meridian, 1311 E. Central Drive.

Physical Therapy students earn American Physical Therapy Association awards at national gathering

Employment Opportunities

Film, Panel Discussion to explore “Anthropocene: The Human Epoch” Feb. 20 at ISU

POCATELLO – A free screening of the film  “Anthropocene: The Human Epoch” and a panel discussion on how human beings have had an impact on the environment will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Idaho State University Pond Student Union Wood River Room.

English Professor Alan Johnson publishes novel "Family Plot"

Idaho State University English Professor Alan Johnson has published the mystery novel "Family Plot" that is set India.

Petroleum Experts donate MOVEModeling software worth more than $2.5 million to Idaho State University Geosciences department

POCATELLO – Petroleum Experts Limited has donated the equivalent of more than $2.5 million in oil and gas-industry software for use by the Idaho State University Department of Geosciences that will be used by ISU researchers working on a National Science Foundation grant and for teaching of advanced graduate-level geosciences courses.

College of Education Dean Finalist Open Forums

Strengths- Where are we now?

Idaho Rural Health Association Welcomes President-Elect Melody Weaver

Join us for the next PIE Workshop - Syllabus Creation 101 with Karen Appleby

ISU Football Signing Day at Juniper Hills CC - Feb. 5

Study about Clavicles Published in Forensic Anthropology

Article by Deb Easterly Republished in the SRA International Journal of Research Administration

Announcing the December Be a Bengal Winners

Radiographic Science Program X-Ray Art Gallery

Idaho State University College of Pharmacy celebrates centennial, reflects on endeavors and accomplishments over the last 100 years

POCATELLO – As the year 2020 begins, the College of Pharmacy at Idaho State University proudly celebrates 100 years of preparing pharmacists. A look through the decades shows how the College proved, time after time, to be well ahead of other pharmacy schools in the nation in terms of curriculum, accreditation and advocacy.

Idaho State Mourns Passing of Mary T. Pond

ISU Rupp Debate Squad places at tournaments in Utah, Seattle

POCATELLO – This month the Idaho State University Rupp Debate Squad took first and second place in the open division of International Parliamentary Debate hosted by Seattle University and tied for second place at the Great Salt Lake International/UTEP IE Classic held at the University of Utah.

Grammy-Winning Steep Canyon Rangers defy music labels – Feb. 20 ISU concert to feature eclectic blend of rock-n-roll-tinged bluegrass

POCATELLO – Expect a high-energy, well-crafted mix of bluegrass music blended with rock-n-roll influences when the Grammy-Winning, six-member Steep Canyon Rangers step on stage for their 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 A Season of Note concert at the Idaho State University Stephens Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Con cert Hall.

Idaho State University to host International Night on Feb. 1

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s International Student Association will host International Night on Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.

Idaho State University hires Craig Chatriand as new dean of students

POCATELLO – Idaho State University has hired Craig Chatriand as the assistant vice president and dean of students following a national search.

Gov. Brad Little proclaims Jan. 28 ISU Day in Idaho

BOISE – Idaho State University health professions students provided state lawmakers, legislative staff and the general public with free screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, HIV and traumatic brain injury in the Statehouse Rotunda Jan.  28.

Brand Update: Email signature generator now available

Brand Update: Brand training available online

Academic Year 2020-2021 Program for Instructional Effectiveness (PIE) Faculty Associate Applications now open

ISU Career Path Internship program receives national recognition

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Career Path Internship Program has been recognized nationally by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), which featured the program in a lengthy article on its website that was posted Jan. 13.

College of Business Center Helps Amazing Glaze Donuts with New PSUB Location

Apply for event funding by Feb. 3

Reading by Visiting Writer Stephen Tuttle

Esther Ntuli presents on Early STEM Integration in the Classroom at IAFOR International Conference in Hawaii

2020 Woman Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award

ISU Civil and Environmental Engineering featured in national publication

The ISU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and its precast engineering studio are featured in the January/February 2020 edition of Precast Inc., a national magazine published by the National Precast Concrete Association.

Four ISU economics students will present research at Portland conference

POCATELLO – Four Idaho State University College of Business economics students will present their research papers at the Western Social Science Association conference in Portland this April.

ISU student Sandra Carrillo Rodriguez is APSA Minority Fellowship Recipient

POCATELLO – Idaho State University student Sandra Carrillo Rodriguez was selected as an American Political Science Association (APSA) Fellowship Recipient.

Writer Stephen Tuttle to give reading at Idaho State University  

POCATELLO –The Idaho State University Department of Creative Writing will host fiction writer Stephen Tuttle who will give a reading and take questions at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Pond Student Union Bengal Café.

ISU College of Business to begin Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program on Jan. 30

POCATELLO – Students in the Idaho State University College of Business accounting programs will once again offer the community and fellow students the opportunity to have their taxes filed for free as part of the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Employment Opportunities

Join the ISU Women's Club for an evening at Steel Magnolias

ISU bringing hope and health to the world

Physician assistant students make a difference in Dominican Republic

Idaho State art department to host Art à la Carte fundraiser Feb. 27

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of Art will hold its seventh annual Art à la Carte silent auction and chili fundraiser event on Thursday, Feb. 27.

Creatures, plants of the night – large and small – featured in “In the Shadows” exhibit

12-foot 3D spider, 3-foot eyebrow mites among items on display at Idaho Museum of Natural History

Snake River High School, ISU to host fifth annual community health fair

BLACKFOOT  – The free health fair is Thursday, Jan. 30 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Snake River High School.

Psychology Associate Professor Xu featured in national NPR story/podcast on quitting smoking

Idaho State University faculty member Xiaomeng (Mona) Xu, associate professor of psychology, is featured in a January National Public Radio feature and an Apple podcast “How to Quit Smoking with Help from Science.”

Distinguished Faculty nominations sought by Jan. 31

POCATELLO – The deadline for nominating Idaho State University Distinguished Faculty is Jan. 31.

Teaching innovation grant

Promotion and Tenure Workshop set

Idaho Police Academy (POST) began at Idaho State University

Great Ideas in Teaching with Alex Bolinger

Employment Opportunity

ISU School of Performing Arts presents 33rd annual Jazz Fest, featuring the Dawn Clement Jazz Quintet

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University School of Performing Arts will present the 33rd annual ISU Jazz Fest on Friday and Saturday Feb. 7-8 at Portneuf Valley Brewing Company and Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.

Idaho State-Civic Symphony to Perform “Tales from Opera and Literature” Feb. 7

Concert to Feature Grammy-Winning Soprano and Pocatello-Native Jessica E. Jones

Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium set Jan. 28 at ISU

POCATELLO – An “Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium” will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 28 in the Idaho State University Pond Student Union Wood and Little Wood River Rooms.

Idaho State University community mourns loss of influential leader

Galen Kenneth Louis: October 23, 1949 - December 21, 2019

ISU College of Health Professions Dean McKnight retires

Highlights from 26-Year Career Filled with Changes and Opportunities

GET-FIT Classes are free Jan. 13-18

New Student Orientation Open Forums

ISU A Season of Note presents Steep Canyon Rangers on Feb. 20  

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s A Season of Note will present Steep Canyon Rangers on Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the ISU Stephen’s Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.

ISU-Meridian pharmacy student earns spot in running history

MERIDIAN – Last July 4, Idaho State University pharmacy student Jodine Steemers did something no woman on the planet has ever done.

Embracing minority student leadership – ISU's Orellana attends program that helps create future leaders

POCATELLO - One Idaho State University student leader is learning to help migrant families through her major, audiology.

ISU to host Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium Jan. 28 

POCATELLO – A “Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium” will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 28 in the Idaho State University Pond Student Union Wood and Little Wood River Rooms.

Idaho National Laboratory Winter Collaboration ‘Extravaganza’ Set Jan. 23-24 at CAES; best to register by Jan. 13

Students, faculty, Idaho National Laboratory researchers and industry partners are invited to the Winter Collaboration Event at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies on Jan. 23 and 24.

Parker Pratt named January ISU Career Path Intern of Month

POCATELLO – Parker Pratt, a senior pursuing a degree in music through Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts, has been honored as the January ISU Career Path Intern of the Month.

Human’s best friend as professional’s work companion

Animal Assisted Intervention and Crisis Response

Brand update: Two additional letterhead options available

All invited to wish Gail Hunt well in retirement

1,000 paper cranes- an Idaho State University mental health awareness project

Employment Opportunity

Barb Gordon co-authors review article in Topics in Clinical Nutrition

Building a strengths-based institution

ISU Preparatory String Program offers Guitar Lessons

Share information about campus mental health resources with your students

Dr. Cory Bennett invited to provide keynote address to the Middle East Maths Teacher Conference

Nominations Sought for Benny Awards

7th Annual MLK Day of Service

Celebrate Laura McKnight's service to ISU

Website Training Schedule for January 2020

Clarinetist and vocalist perform in ISU Alumni Scholarship Concert

POCATELLO – Two 2010 Idaho State University alumni, clarinetist Kimberly Fullerton and coloratura soprano Rachel Sparrow, will be featured in a scholarship benefit concert Saturday, Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Goranson Recital Hall, in the ISU Fine Arts Building.

RESPOND Training for Faculty and Staff: Partnering for Campus Mental Health

9th Annual Softball Trivia Night Fundraiser

Anti Trafficking Symposium

Idaho State University Martin Luther King Jr. march and program set Jan. 20

POCATELLO – The annual Idaho State University Martin Luther King Jr. march and program will be held on Jan. 20 beginning at 1 p.m. at Holt Arena and ending at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.

ISU's new Bengal logo nationally honored 

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s new Bengal logo has been recognized as one of the best of 2019 and of the last decade by Chris Creamer’s SPORTSLOGOS.net.

ISU featured in viral story about a 106-year-old cold case

POCATELLO – ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, New York Times, Fox, USA Today, Telemundo, BBC, CBC…

ISU OTA Instructor Brittany Peterson is a world-class ultra runner

POCATELLO – Idaho State University instructor Brittany Peterson finished second in the 2019 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, which can be considered the Super Bowl of ultra-long-distance trail running in the United States.