News at Idaho State

Chile Out: Idaho State University Geologists Investigating Origins of the Andes

April 9, 2026

If you want to find out if a continent-sized car crash happened 100 million years ago, you’re going to have to go to the scene of the suspected wreck. For two Idaho State University undergrads, their investigation was the trip of a lifetime to the Chilean Andes. 

ISU Alumni and Friends Invited to Submit Nominations for 2026 Alumni Awards

April 2, 2026

Current Connection: ISU Scientists Detail How Shifts in the Atlantic Ocean Impacted the Alaskan Climate 13,000 Years Ago

April 1, 2026

Some newly published findings from an Idaho State University professor and his colleagues are pointing out how changes to the currents an ocean away can impact climates on the other side of the globe. 

ISU Faculty Member Jef Petersen Brings Original Play to Life on Stage

March 23, 2026

Idaho State University’s Department of Theatre invites audiences to step into a world of imagination, adventure, and heart with “Emme and the Taking of the Woods,” opening April 17-18 and 23-25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bistline Theatre at the Stephens Performing Arts Center.

A Gift That Values Every Student

March 9, 2026

There’s a certain kind of fulfillment that comes from seeing students overcome barriers, reach their goals, and realize their potential. Dr. Ann Hackert calls it “soul joy.” Through the new Ability Scholarship at Idaho State University (ISU), that spirit of purpose and possibility will continue supporting students with differing abilities for years to come.