Shelbie Harris Staff Writer The State Board of Education approved Idaho State University’s proposed 3.5 percent tuition and fee increase for the 2014-2015 academic year on Wednesday, April 16. For the last six years ISU has continued its attempt to lower the percentage at which tuition and fees are increased […]
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Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer The student retention rate at Idaho State University has improved by 6 percent this past year alone, according to Vincent Miller, director of institutional research at ISU. “We are encouraged by the increase in retention rates and we are still working on finding additional ways to […]
Sven Alskog News Editor Strengthening its reputation as one of the top programs at Idaho State University, the College of Pharmacy recently received a $1,500 Powering Tomorrow Grant from Idaho Power. The grant is awarded for multiple factors, including the need for funds, innovation of the project(s) and any history […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer After students, faculty and staff wrap up the spring semester, and graduates go off to find their dream jobs, the halls of Reed Gym expect to see solid improvements. Multiple additions and improvements will be made to the bathrooms, parking and overall look of the facility […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer Idaho State University’s 2014 Outstanding Student Award recipients were announced by the university and the ISU Alumni Association recently. The recipients’ commitment to their community, to their education and a refined work ethic are just some of the qualities they possess. Students can be nominated for […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer For many years, departments, such as the Division of Student Affairs, have adopted an internal practice that student employees will not work more than 20 hours per week. Brian Sagendorf, director of human resources at Idaho State University, said that the school is discussing a potential […]
Chris Banyas Life Editor How far would $10,000 go toward making your academic dreams come true? Maybe a better question would be: How far would $10,000 go toward erasing your financial nightmares? A new charity is currently offering two $10,000 scholarships and multiple $1,000 scholarships for non-traditional students who will […]
Sven Alskog News Editor Within the last two months at Idaho State University over 300 email accounts have been disabled after being compromised by phishing scams. The scammers behind these ask for personal information, such as a login and password for your email account. Many times the perpetrators claim that […]
Sven Alskog News Editor In response to the ever-growing rise in popularity of social media as an information outlet, Idaho State University has seen a campus-wide increase in its use. Perhaps the most noticeable and effective example of the boosted emphasis on keeping with the social media trend is the […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer Each year, Idaho State University honors 15 of its outstanding faculty members for the categories of outstanding public service, master teacher and researcher. The first step in motivating employees, as former CEO of General Electric Jack Welch puts it in his piece, “The Welch Way,” is […]
Shelbie Harris Staff Writer Last week, Idaho State University in partnership with the Idaho National Laboratory, Grow Idaho Falls, Bannock Development and the Eastern Idaho Economic Development Council, proudly hosted the semifinals and finals for the BIG (Business, Innovation, and Growth) 2014 Educational Competition. The BIG Competition is in its […]
Sven Alskog News Editor With registration for the fall 2014 semester at ISU right around the corner, there are multiple considerations for students to keep in mind. Possibly the most noticeable change to registration this year will be the catalog moving from print to fully online. The hope is that […]
Sven Alskog News Editor Current Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) President Matt Bloxham announced his 2014 candidacy for District 29 of the Idaho State Legislature on Wednesday, March 19, in front of the Pond Student Union Building (PSUB). Bloxham is presently pursuing his Master of Business daministration degree […]
Tash Mahnokaren Staff Writer As part of a national effort to curb the national shortage of registered nurses, Idaho State University received a $20,000 grant from the Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare. The donation was matched by the university. It will fund scholarships for two doctoral nursing students […]
Krystal Geeson Staff Writer Over 1,100 votes were tallied during ASISU elections March 18 and 19 to determine ASISU’s new executive branch and senate. Kyle Son and Taylor Tingey were elected ASISU president and vice president, respectively. The 2014-2015 academic year will be Son and Tingey’s first term as the […]