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 […]
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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 […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer After serving as Fulbright scholar and visiting professor in Chile, Idaho State University Associate Professor of Geosciences Benjamin Crosby and his family lived inside a 1985 Volkswagen camper van during their monumental four month, 15,000-mile drive home. Crosby served as a Fulbright scholar at the Universidad […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer On Saturday, Oct. 18, the Idaho State University Student Activities Board (SAB) event Service Saturday will celebrate its third year in giving back to the community through service. Service Saturday is an event tailored to helping businesses and other organizations in Pocatello through service. The event […]
Sven Alskog News Editor Senate Bill 475 regarding who is eligible to receive Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) scholarships was passed during the Oct. 8 senate meeting. The bill adds on to the language for scholarship eligibility, stating that individuals who have their cost of tuition and fees […]
Samantha Chaffin Editor-in-Chief Public Safety at Idaho State University recently received accreditation from the Idaho Chiefs of Police Association (ICOPA) following an audit that took place in June, 2014. According to a press release sent out by Idaho State University’s Department of Marketing and Communications, this accreditation is only held […]
Sven Alskog News Editor Students, faculty and staff walking by the Business Building on campus can see a large hole and heavy construction taking place, all being done in an effort to help Idaho State University comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through the construction of a new […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Idaho State University through its various departments organizes a variety of events throughout the year. These events are tailored to help students attain a fulfilling personal and educational experience in college. Included in this collection of events are the Graduate Programs and Health Professions Fair on […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Idaho State University’s Stephens Performing Arts Center allows big name acts to come perform in Pocatello. Ten years ago, before the $34 million, 123,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art complex debuted in October 2004, most shows by big-name performers were held in Holt Arena. Over the years the entertainment industry […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer ISU honored several alumni, faculty and staff during homecoming 2014 at the President’s Alumni Recognition Dinner that took place Friday, Sept. 26 at the Red Lion Hotel in Pocatello. Honoring distinguished faculty, staff and alumni during homecoming at Idaho State University is a custom that dates […]
Sven Alskog News Editor Back in September 2012 Idaho State University declared its campus a smoke-free zone, banning smoking in all areas on university property. Now in 2014, the institution has put forward a draft in the ISU Policies and Procedures (ISUPP) falling in line with the smoke free campus […]