Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Idaho State University has plans to reinvest nearly $6.3 million back into the university, the larger portion going to deferred maintenance, academic programs and various infrastructure improvements needed across campus. “We’ve had great financial results, in fact the best financial results we’ve had in years,” said […]
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Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer When it comes to dental concerns, securing a clinic that can provide quality service and is dedicated to catering to the needs of patients at an affordable cost can be an ongoing pursuit. This also remains at the heart of concern for Clinical Associate Professor in […]
Sven Alskog News Editor With winter coming into full fruition outside and the ever-noticeable change in music coming to radio stations everywhere, Idaho State University will be hosting its fourth annual Tree Lighting Festival on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The event is put on by the Union Program […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Idaho State University is requesting nominations be submitted so that three faculty members can be selected for the 2014-2015 Distinguished Faculty awards. Candidates can be nominated for awards that include Distinguished Teacher, Distinguished Service and Distinguished Researcher awards, with the recipients being honored during a reception […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Idaho State University’s KISU radio station recently underwent a week-long construction project to replace the satellite dish used to acquire its programming. For over 15 years, KISU has provided Southeastern Idaho with programming using the same dish that was installed at the time of the station’s […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Primary topics of conversation during recent Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) meetings has surrounded where to implement new ideas for boosting school spirit around campus as well as tuition costs and college retention and admission rates following State Board of Education meetings. The primary […]
Sven Alskog News Editor Idaho State University was recently recognized in both GI Jobs Magazine and the 2015 Military Advanced Guide to Colleges and Universities research study as a top military-friendly school. The honors come as a result of an assortment of programs on campus meant to assist veterans who […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Results from the fall 2014 enrollment census indicate Idaho State University continues to see growth in strategic areas including more first-time undergraduate students, total credit hours and more students enrolled in ISU’s Early College Program, although total enrollment numbers remained flat. As of census day, total […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Idaho State University students Noi Thannoi and Gabrielle Boyd were recently recognized for their work in graphic competitions for the Simplot Games and ASISU T-shirts, respectively, within the university. The Idaho State University James E. Rogers Department of Communication, Media and Persuasion (CMP) is in its […]
Sven Alskog News Editor Idaho State University President Arthur Vailas made his annual State of the University Address on Wednesday, Oct. 29 inside the Bistline Theatre in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. Much of the focus for the president during his address was on the continued efforts in research from […]
Sven Alskog News Editor Red Hill has neither a symbol of Idaho State University, nor one of its preceding names for the first time since 1916 since the iconic “I” was removed over the summer, something that a new student organization is aiming to change. In an attempt to bring […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer As part of the accreditation process, Idaho State University recently completed its comprehensive seven-year, on-site peer review visit. This review process is completed by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and focuses on five specific standards. The five standards for accreditation are statements that […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer The work of Idaho State University Associate Professor of Physiology and Director of the ISU Biomedical Research Institute Shawn Bearden and his students has allowed Idaho State University to form a connection with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to do research on upcoming International […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Next March, students and faculty from Idaho State University will have the opportunity to earn credit while taking a 12-day cultural immersion trip to Spain, France and Italy during spring break from March 19 through 30, 2015. The short-term study program through the International Studies program […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Idaho State University refuted claims made in a recent article in The Columbus Dispatch regarding inaccuracies in statistics posted in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for college crime across the country. The Clery Report is federally mandated and requires colleges and universities across the […]