ISU News: College of Arts & Letters

The People in the Shadows: One Student’s Courageous Journey to Success

January 16, 2025

In her speech at the Idaho State University (ISU) Winter Commencement 2024, graduate Mel Andeson, PhD, opened with a metaphor about the historic Swanson Arch as a powerful symbol of both personal and communal strength. This metaphor beautifully encapsulates the interplay between individual perseverance and collective support, urging graduates to acknowledge their foundations and extend that support to others. 

37th Annual ISU Jazz Fest to Feature Renowned Guest Artist Randy Gloss and Friends

January 16, 2025

The 37th Annual ISU Jazz Festival is set to take place on February 7 and 8, bringing together exceptional talent and a vibrant community celebration of jazz music.

Inspiring Growth Through Strengths at ISU

January 16, 2025

Idaho State University is empowering student interns to discover and develop their unique talents through the CliftonStrengths® workshops offered on campus.

Honors Student Wins Scholarship to Study in Argentina

December 16, 2024

Amina Miljkovic '26 is the daughter of immigrants from Bosnia and Herzegovina who aspires to become a multilingual dentist. She is an honors student, a Bobette Wilhelm Civic Scholar, and a student pursuing an Honors Bachelor of Science in Health Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish for Health Professions. Her honors research is focused on health equity.

ISU Brings Collaborative Bioarchaeology to Belize

December 16, 2024

Bioarchaeology helps us learn about the past by connecting communities today with people and cultures from long ago. However, sometimes efforts to share this knowledge don’t fully include local communities or help them take part in preserving their history.

ISU Voice Ensemble Brings the Magic of Music to Local Children

December 12, 2024

Idaho State University’s Voice Ensemble is bringing the joy of opera and music education to local elementary school students.

ISU Mourns the Loss of Doris Brydon

December 5, 2024

Idaho State University mourns the loss of Doris Brydon, a beloved alumna and steadfast supporter of the university, who passed away on November 26, 2024, at the age of 94. 

Bridging the Virtual and In-Person Divide

November 21, 2024

Announcing the 2024-2025 Cultural Events Committee Grant Recipients

November 21, 2024

The College of Arts and Letters is pleased to announce the recipients of the cultural events grants for the 2024-2025 academic year.

ISU School of Performing Arts Welcomes Over 700 Students to The Little Prince

November 21, 2024

The Idaho State University School of Performing Arts welcomed over 700 young audience members for special school matinee performances of The Little Prince on November 19 and 20.