On Sept.16, public figures statewide gathered with university leadership to reveal the site for the proposed Nuclear Reactor Innovation Center, where construction of a new Advanced Research and Test Reactor is planned.
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Idaho State University released their Fall 2026 enrollment numbers on Oct. 16, reporting a slight dip of 2.7% in student numbers. Compared to last fall, this number is fewer by 377 students, rolling in at a total of 13,533 students.
On Oct. 7th, ASISU Senators met to discuss increasing reserve fund contributions to the Swanson Arch Foundation Plaza Project. Initial requests proposed that ASISU would contribute $100,000, but a new proposal increased that figure to $125,000.
Effective this fall, Idaho State University resident undergraduate student tuition will increase by $425.
Idaho State University has officially received approval to introduce an Artificial Intelligence Sciences bachelor’s degree through the Mathematics & Statistics and Computer Science departments.
Idaho State University President Robert Wagner delivered the State of the University address on April 1, stating that ISU is still thriving despite the state mandated budget cuts that have resulted in layoffs and program restructuring university-wide.
Idaho State University is facing a difficult time as statewide budget cuts to higher education have forced the administration to make decisions to get back in the black. President Robert Wagner commented on all things ISU —from the budget deficit to the subsequent layoffs.
Idaho State University is turning 125 years old on March 11, and students, faculty and the Pocatello community at large are invited to celebrate the milestone all year long.
Due to state-mandated budget cuts requiring that 3% of funds be reduced, Idaho State University has confirmed 45 university-wide layoffs and various college restructuring projects taking place in the coming months.
For 1,901 minutes between March 10th at 9 a.m. and March 11th at 4:41 p.m., donors will contribute to a crowdfunding campaign designed specifically for the ISU Bengals.
Idaho State University announced earlier this month that Dr. Sam Beldona of Stonehill College in Massachusetts will be the new Dean of the College of Business, beginning March 1.
Idaho State University hopes to address the shortage of student housing amid enrollment growth by building a 350-bed apartment-style student housing complex in the near future.
Idaho State University President Robert Wagner says the future is bright for higher education despite growing skepticism about the value of college degrees.
Just west of the Idaho State University quad sits Leonard Hall, and after three years of renovations, the home of the L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy has officially completed construction.
Idaho State University President Robert Wagner held his annual university address on Sept. 17, highlighting both areas of growth and shortcomings to the Bengal and Pocatello community.
From a stage at Davis Field, Wagner shared that ISU’s mission is to engage students through learning and research opportunities that improve the intellectual vigor, cultural vitality and health of surrounding communities.