POCATELLO – On Monday, Nov. 5, Rick Alexander, quality and support manager at ON Semiconductor, will speak on behalf of the Idaho State University College of Business’s Wells Fargo Speaker Series.
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Idaho State University to host 11th annual Bootacular event on Oct. 23
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Student Activities Board and clubs will host their 11th annual Bootacular event on Oct. 23 in the Pond Student Union Ballroom from 6 to 8 p.m.
ISU P.E.A.C.E. Club co-sponsors Dinner for the Displaced Oct. 18
POCATELLO – The Dinner for the Displaced to benefit a supporting medical team at the Moria Refugee Camp in Greece will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at the First Presbyterian Church in Pocatello.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Central Academic Advising continues its Be Advised and Declare Your Major campaigns and reminds students that spring registration begins Nov. 5-12, depending on class level.
POCATELLO -- The Idaho State-Civic Symphony will bring video games favorites to life during its annual Halloween Family Concert on Oct. 27 in the Idaho State University L. E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
Super STEM Girl Conference set Oct. 16 at Idaho State University
POCATELLO – The second annual Super STEM Girl Conference will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16 in the ISU Pond Student Union and is sponsored the Idaho State University Center for New Directions.
Idaho State University student Rituraj Yadav makes mark on world with help of Career Center
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Career Center helps many students achieve their career aspirations, but for ISU junior Rituraj Yadav, the Career Center did more than that, helping him to land research internships and co-found two companies, NariHub and CigRed.
POCATELLO – Mary van Muelken, a grant writer whose efforts will be dedicated to coordinating research funding for a variety of projects, has joined the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences at Idaho State University.
ISU Professor Naomi Velasquez named Idaho Art Educator of the Year
POCATELLO – Naomi Velasquez, Idaho State University Department of Art professor and chair, has been named the 2018-19 Idaho Art Educator of the Year and the Higher Education Art Educator of the Year by the Idaho Art Education Association.
ISU to present 33rd annual ISU Choral Invitational Festival with concert on Oct. 20
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host 11 high school choirs and an internationally-recognized director during its 33rd annual ISU Choral Invitational Festival on Oct. 19 and 20 in the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
October 16, 2018
Rick Alexander, quality and support manager at ON Semiconductor to speak at the ISU College of Business Wells Fargo Speaker Series
POCATELLO – On Monday, Nov. 5, Rick Alexander, quality and support manager at ON Semiconductor, will speak on behalf of the Idaho State University College of Business’s Wells Fargo Speaker Series.
October 15, 2018
Idaho State University to host 11th annual Bootacular event on Oct. 23
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Student Activities Board and clubs will host their 11th annual Bootacular event on Oct. 23 in the Pond Student Union Ballroom from 6 to 8 p.m.
October 15, 2018
ISU P.E.A.C.E. Club co-sponsors Dinner for the Displaced Oct. 18
POCATELLO – The Dinner for the Displaced to benefit a supporting medical team at the Moria Refugee Camp in Greece will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at the First Presbyterian Church in Pocatello.
October 15, 2018
Idaho State University spring 2019 registration begins Nov. 5; Be Advised, Declare Your Major programs available
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Central Academic Advising continues its Be Advised and Declare Your Major campaigns and reminds students that spring registration begins Nov. 5-12, depending on class level.
October 15, 2018
Idaho State-Civic Symphony to present annual Halloween Family Concert VIDEO GAMES FAVORITES! on Oct. 27
POCATELLO -- The Idaho State-Civic Symphony will bring video games favorites to life during its annual Halloween Family Concert on Oct. 27 in the Idaho State University L. E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
October 15, 2018
Super STEM Girl Conference set Oct. 16 at Idaho State University
POCATELLO – The second annual Super STEM Girl Conference will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16 in the ISU Pond Student Union and is sponsored the Idaho State University Center for New Directions.
October 15, 2018
Idaho State University student Rituraj Yadav makes mark on world with help of Career Center
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Career Center helps many students achieve their career aspirations, but for ISU junior Rituraj Yadav, the Career Center did more than that, helping him to land research internships and co-found two companies, NariHub and CigRed.
October 12, 2018
New grant writer Mary van Muelken focused on research initiatives joins the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences
POCATELLO – Mary van Muelken, a grant writer whose efforts will be dedicated to coordinating research funding for a variety of projects, has joined the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences at Idaho State University.
October 11, 2018
ISU Professor Naomi Velasquez named Idaho Art Educator of the Year
POCATELLO – Naomi Velasquez, Idaho State University Department of Art professor and chair, has been named the 2018-19 Idaho Art Educator of the Year and the Higher Education Art Educator of the Year by the Idaho Art Education Association.
October 11, 2018
ISU to present 33rd annual ISU Choral Invitational Festival with concert on Oct. 20
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host 11 high school choirs and an internationally-recognized director during its 33rd annual ISU Choral Invitational Festival on Oct. 19 and 20 in the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
October 11, 2018
ISU/CAES Professor Leslie Kerby's team wins IEEE Big Data, IEEE Brain Hackathon at international conference in Tokyo
IDAHO FALLS – Idaho State University and Center for Advanced Energy Studies Assistant Professor Leslie Kerby was on the winning team of the IEEE Big Data, IEEE Brain Hackathon at COMPSAC 2018 in Tokyo, Japan.
October 10, 2018
Idaho State University will induct seven into Sports Hall of Fame
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Office of Alumni Relations and ISU Alumni Association will induct seven new members into the Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 27.
October 10, 2018
Idaho State University Family Weekend is Oct. 26-27
POCATELLO – Make your family part of the Bengal family! Idaho State University Family Weekend will be held Oct. 26-27. The University is inviting all ISU students to include their family members in this annual fall tradition that includes football, tailgating, cultural activities and other entertainment.
October 10, 2018
ISU Student Activities Board to host Bootober Bingo; grand prize is 49-inch TV
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Student Activities Board will host Bootober Bingo on Oct. 16 in the Pond Student Union Ballroom at 7 p.m.
October 10, 2018
ISU African Student Association to host African Night on Oct. 27
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s African Student Association will host African Night on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
October 10, 2018
Idaho State University to host Senior Health and Wellness Symposium Oct. 19
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Kasiska Division of Health Sciences will host the Senior Health and Wellness Symposium from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 19 at the Pocatello Senior Activity Center.
October 10, 2018
Renewal of Idaho State University-University of Idaho rivalry energizes Bengals
POCATELLO – From many different quarters, not just on the football field, Idaho State University’s renewal of play against in-state rival the University of Idaho resulted in big dividends for the Bengal Nation and Idaho sports as a whole.
October 9, 2018
Idaho State University to host Senior Health and Wellness Symposium, a one-of-a-kind event for Treasure Valley area seniors, Oct. 19
MERIDIAN – The Idaho State University Kasiska Division of Health Sciences will host the ISU Senior Health and Wellness Symposium from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 19 at the Boise Senior Center.
October 8, 2018
ISU Health Science Experience Night, Pharmacy Open House set for Oct. 23 in Meridian
MERIDIAN—Learn about dozens of Idaho State University health professions programs, tour the Meridian campus, and get a flu shot at Health Science Experience Night and Pharmacy Open House, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 5-7:30 p.m.
October 5, 2018
Free flu shots and basic physical exams offered at ISU/Ada County health screening Oct. 18
BOISE – Free flu shots while supplies last, basic physical and dental exams, and onsite testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, Oct. 18, 4-7 p.m., at Garfield Elementary School, 1914 Broadway Ave., in Boise.
October 5, 2018
Pocatello Ski Swap to be held on Nov. 2 and 3
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group, in conjunction with Pocatello Ski Association, Pebble Creek Junior Race Team and Pebble Creek Ski Patrol, will host the Pocatello Ski Swap on Nov. 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. and Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
October 5, 2018
Idaho State University’s Rupp Debate Society performs well at Twin Falls debate tournament
TWIN FALLS – Idaho State University’s Rupp Debate Society placed first and third in two Individual event categories and narrowly missed the final bracket in debate at the College of Southern Idaho recently.
October 2, 2018
ISU new faculty writers to present creative works on Oct. 18
POCATELLO —Idaho State University’s new faculty writers, Mari Christmas and J. Reuben Appelman, will read from their creative works on Oct. 18 in a Welcome-to-ISU Reading hosted by ISU’s Department of English and Philosophy.
October 2, 2018
ISU Theatre and Dance to present romantic comedy “First Date” Oct. 19-20 in Hailey, sponsored by Bill and Linda Potter
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner’s romantic comedy “First Date” in Hailey on Oct. 19 and 20 at The Community Campus.
October 2, 2018
ISU Career Path Intern of the Month Lucas Rosa works with Idaho State Police on drone program
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s October Career Path Intern of the Month is junior Lucas Rosa, an intern with the College of Technology, pursuing a degree in the Unmanned Aerial Systems Associate of Applied Science program.
October 2, 2018
ISU Department of Physics/College of Science and Engineering outreach program excels
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Physics Outreach Program in the College of Science and Engineering reached 13,680 people last year, and hopes to reach more in the coming years.
October 1, 2018
ISU Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 10 to host Fall Scholarly Lecture by Donna Lybecker on Sustainability on Oct. 17
POCATELLO – “Are people willing to pay or willing to do? Sustainability in Ireland and the United States” is the topic of the Idaho State University Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 110 Fall Scholarly Lecture at 7 p.m. Oct. 17.
October 1, 2018
ISU Honors Program student Caleb Renner excels at NASA summer internship
POCATELLO – Caleb Renner, a junior in the Idaho State University Honors Program, earned a summer internship at the NASA Ames Research Center in California to work on his project titled “Porosity and Permeability of Basaltic Rocks and their Alteration States: Implications for the Habitability of Microbial Life in Volcanic Rocks on Earth and Mars.”
September 28, 2018
Idaho State University ranked first in Idaho for serving black students
POCATELLO – Idaho State University was ranked first in Idaho for serving black students according to a report from the University of Southern California’s Race and Equity Center.
September 28, 2018
ISU President’s Holiday Card Art Contest features $1,000 first prize; submissions are due on Oct. 10
POCATELLO – Idaho State University is holding its annual President’s Holiday Card Art Contest. All entries must be turned into the Office of Marketing and Communications by 5 p.m. on Oct. 10.
September 27, 2018
Art of Roy Reynolds at ISU’s Oboler Library beginning Oct. 1
POCATELLO – An exhibition of oil paintings by renowned artist Roy Reynolds opens Oct. 1 at Idaho State University's Oboler Library, at 850 S. Ninth in Pocatello, and a reception for the artist is set 5-6 p.m. Nov. 14.
September 25, 2018
ISU Bengal debaters win online tournament
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Rupp Debate Society team delivered another first-place win Sept. 23 in competition at the Northwest Parliamentary Roundup Debate Tournament.
September 25, 2018
Volunteers needed for ISU’s 2018 Haunted Science Lab
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Physics Department is looking for volunteers to help with its Haunted Science Lab Oct. 9 – 27.
September 25, 2018
ISU Women’s Club Fall Social to be held on Oct. 3
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Women’s Club will hold its fall social on Oct. 3 in the ISU Pond Student Union Bengal Café from 2 to 4 p.m.
September 25, 2018
Idaho State University supporters Park and Sharon Price donate to newly established endowment for the humanities
POCATELLO – Longtime Idaho State University donors and supporters Park and Sharon Price, have established a planned gift to the College of Arts and Letters’ Endowment for the Humanities.
September 25, 2018
Annie Pike Greenwood Collection exhibit on display at Oboler Library during month of October
POCATELLO – During October, selections from the Annie Pike Greenwood Collection will be on display at the Idaho State University Eli M. Oboler Library, and a reception for the display will be held at 5 p.m. Oct. 18 on the library’s first floor.
September 24, 2018
Idaho State University Department of Counseling is first to receive Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling Award
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of Counseling received the very first Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC) 2018 Conference Award. The newly created ALGBTIC award is presented biennially to a counseling program that has demonstrated a commitment to the promotion of LGBTQQIA+ awareness and affirmation.
September 24, 2018
ISU Diversity Resource Center to host Diversity Brown Bags in October
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Diversity Resource Center will host Diversity Brown Bags on Oct. 3 and 31. Students are invited to come listen to presentations and share a lunch.
September 24, 2018
ISU Central Academic Advising to hold Majors and Minors Fair on Oct. 11
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Central Academic Advising will hold a Majors and Minors Fair on Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
September 21, 2018
2018 Idaho State University Homecoming award recipients announced; Alumni Recognition Dinner set Sept. 28 at 6 p.m.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will honor current faculty, alumni and supporters with awards during the half time of the 2018 Homecoming game on Sept. 29 at Holt Arena.
September 21, 2018
ISU researchers seek adults 60 and older for research studies
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Laboratory of Aging Science and Health has multiple active studies currently and is seeking adults 60 years and older to participate in them.
September 21, 2018
Dino camp teens help create new model of Idaho dinosaur on display at Idaho Museum of Natural History beginning Sept. 22
POCATELLO – The new Idaho Dinosaur Exhibit, opening Sept. 22 at the Idaho Museum of Natural History, was created in large part by children age 11 to 15 who participated in Dino Camps hosted this summer by the museum.
September 20, 2018
ISU Credit Union donates $1,000 to support Sexual Harassment Training Program for Athletic Training Education Program
September 20, 2018
ISU to host service learning forum on Sept. 27
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host a forum on service learning across disciplines on Sept. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m., in the Pond Student Union Wood and Little Wood River Rooms.
September 20, 2018
Sharks of Idaho are coming home to Idaho Museum of Natural History
POCATELLO – The wicked and weird Buzzsaw Sharks of Idaho are coming home to the Idaho Museum of Natural History on the Idaho State University Pocatello campus.
September 20, 2018
ISU faculty publish research on how to use narrative when navigating a crisis
September 20, 2018
ISU Gender Resource Center presents speaker Natalie Perry to commemorate National Coming Out Day
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Gender Resource Center will host speaker Natalie Perry on Oct. 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.. in the Pond Student Union Wood River Rooms.
September 20, 2018
ISU-Meridian team screens 100 people for traumatic brain injury
BOISE—Idaho State University-Meridian senior research associate Russell Spearman and his volunteer team screened more than 100 people for traumatic brain injury or TBI at the AMEN Free Clinic in Boise, Sept. 12-14.
ISU Credit Union donates $1,000 to support sexual harassment training program for athletic training education program
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Credit Union donated $1,000 to support a sexual harassment training program that will be implemented in the ISU athletic training program by Dani Moffit.
September 19, 2018
ISU Theatre and Dance to present romantic comedy “First Date” in Hailey and Pocatello
POCATELLO – In its first production of the season, Idaho State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present the romantic comedy “First Date” directed by new ISU faculty member Joel Shura.
September 19, 2018
A Season of Note presents Postmodern Jukebox on Oct. 6 at Stephens Center
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s A Season of Note will present Postmodern Jukebox at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 in the ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
September 19, 2018
ISU Outdoor Adventure Center yurt open for rental reservations Oct. 1, occupancy Nov. 1
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) yurt rentals will be open for the season starting Nov. 1, reservations can be made starting Oct. 1.
September 19, 2018
Idaho State debate opens season with multiple honors
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Rupp Debate Society team battled to the top at its season opener tournament. The Bengals earned first and third of the top four spots in the team competition, and two of the top-10 ranks for individual speaker quality.
September 19, 2018
ISU intern Adrienne Petrovic helps Idaho National Laboratory publish ‘A Parent’s Guide to STEM’
Idaho National Laboratory has published “A Parent’s Guide to STEM,” a resource available to parents in both English and Spanish, that was a project led by INL summer intern Adrienne Petrovic, a sophomore at Idaho State University.
September 18, 2018
$20 Million Idaho research award focuses on genetics of rainbow trout, sagebrush
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho will share a $20 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) with Idaho State University and Boise State University to support research aimed at uncovering and predicting how rainbow trout and sagebrush adjust to changing environments.
September 13, 2018
I Love ISU scholarship campaign benefits people like fifth-generation ISU student Cal Norby
POCATELLO — The annual I Love ISU scholarship campaign, which concluded Sept. 13, gives to local students who love Idaho State University. A case in point is Callan ‘Cal’ Norby, a 20-year-old, fifth-generation ISU student from Pocatello who is a junior majoring in chemistry with a minor in mathematics.
September 13, 2018
I Love ISU scholarship campaign exceeds goal, raises $280,285 for Idaho student scholarships
POCATELLO — The 2018 annual I Love ISU scholarship campaign concluded Thursday, Sept. 13, raising $280,285.63 in pledges for scholarships for Idaho students.
September 13, 2018
Idaho State University Eli M. Oboler Library celebrates 110 years in GPO’s Federal Depository Library Program
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Eli M. Oboler Library celebrates 110 years in the U.S. Government Publishing Office’s Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP).
September 13, 2018
ISU Oboler Library Homecoming events include book sale and exhibits
POCATELLO – The Eli M. Oboler Library at Idaho State University will hold several events during ISU Homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
September 13, 2018
President of American Society for Civil Engineers Kristina Swallow to participate in presentations at ISU on Sept. 18
POCATELLO – Kristina Swallow, national president of the American Society of Civil Engineers, will be featured in two presentations at Idaho State University on Sept. 18.
September 12, 2018
Idaho State University Homecoming events set Sept. 22-29
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Homecoming 2018 will celebrate a variety of Alumni Association and Associated Students of ISU Student Activity Board events Sept. 22-29, culminating with the Homecoming Parade at 9:30 a.m. and football game at 2:35 p.m. in Holt Arena on Saturday, Sept. 29.
September 12, 2018
Idaho State University’s annual CarFit event is Sept. 24 at Holt Arena
POCATELLO– Does your leg go to sleep when you drive? Any way to minimize those nerve-racking blind spots? What can happen if you sit too close to the steering wheel?
September 12, 2018
I Love ISU Scholarship Celebration set 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 13 in PSUB Ballroom
POCATELLO — The 2018 annual I Love ISU Campaign Celebration and Pocatello/Chubbuck Business After Hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in the Idaho State University Pond Student Union Ballroom.
September 12, 2018
Idaho State University Associate Dean Bill Woodhouse becomes president of Idaho Medical Association
POCATELLO – Dr. Bill Woodhouse, associate dean for Idaho State University Graduate Medical Education and Professional Relations for the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences, has recently been installed as the president of the Idaho Medical Association.
September 12, 2018
The Idaho Museum of Natural History joins Smithsonian Magazine's 14th annual Museum Day
Free admission on Sept. 22 with a downloadable Museum Day ticket; See the unveiling of the Idaho’s Dinosaur Exhibit!
September 12, 2018
Student Global Leadership Program features leadership seminars and a 10-day European trip in May 2019
POCATELLO – The Student Global Leadership Program (SGLP) at Idaho State University is a series of leadership seminars that culminates in an opportunity for students to embark on an adventure of a lifetime – a 10-day trip to Europe.
September 12, 2018
Ryan Sargent named Idaho State University director of Alumni Relations
POCATELLO – Ryan Sargent has been named the Idaho State University director of Alumni Relations.
September 7, 2018
Idaho State-Civic Symphony season opener set for Sept. 21, preconcert tailgate dinner available
POCATELLO – Celebrate the kickoff of the Idaho State-Civic Symphony’s 2018-19 season on Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
September 7, 2018
$20,000 made available for non-STEM ISU students for research travel
POCATELLO – An additional $20,000 for research travel funds are now available to Idaho State University students in non-science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
September 7, 2018
Free flu shots and basic physical exams offered at ISU/Ada County Health Screening Sept. 20
Free flu shots, basic physical and dental exams, and onsite testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, Sept. 20, 4-7 p.m., at Whittier Elementary School, 301 N. 29th St., in Boise.
September 7, 2018
ISU September Career Path Intern of the Month is Megan Poe
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Career Path September Intern of the Month is Megan Poe, who worked with the Lunch and Play program partnership between School District 25 and Portneuf Health Trust.
September 6, 2018
ISU graduate student James Norris to present overview of neutrino experiment at Weber State University on Oct. 17
POCATELLO – Idaho State University graduate student James Norris has been invited to present “An Overview of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE)” at Weber State University on Oct. 17 from 1:30 to 2:20 p.m.
September 6, 2018
Idaho State University biological sciences, geosciences faculty contribute to new book on Cutthroat Trout
POCATELLO – Idaho State University biological sciences professor Ernest Keeley, associate professor Janet Loxterman and affiliate faculty Kitty Griswold, and geosciences professor Paul Link have contributed to the new book Cutthroat Trout: Evolutionary Biology and Taxonomy.
September 6, 2018
Chuck Peterson presentation "Photographing the Snakes of Idaho" set Sept. 19 at ISU Library
POCATELLO – In conjunction with his photography exhibit in the Idaho State University Oboler Library, ISU biological sciences Professor Chuck Peterson will offer a free public presentation, "Photographing the Snakes of Idaho," in the Library’s Black Rock Commons area on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.
September 6, 2018
ISU Wellness Center to host Wellness Fair on Sept. 19
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Wellness Center will host the Healthy Bengal Wellness Fair on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rendezvous Complex Atrium.
September 6, 2018
Idaho’s first medical school hosts ribbon cutting, celebrates partnership with ISU
MERIDIAN, Idaho —Several hundred people gathered on the Idaho State University-Meridian campus Sept. 5 to tour the new Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine and listen to remarks from educators, community leaders and founders of the state’s first medical school.
September 5, 2018
Free community hearing screenings at Idaho State University-Meridian begin Sept. 13
MERIDIAN – Get your hearing checked for free at a series of screenings starting Thursday, Sept. 13, 3-6 p.m., at the Speech and Language Clinic at Idaho State University-Meridian, 1311 E. Central Drive.
September 5, 2018
ISU Diversity Resource Center to host Diversity Brown Bags in September
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Diversity Resource Center will host Diversity Brown Bags on Sept. 5, 6, and 11. Students are invited to come listen to presentations and share a lunch.
September 4, 2018
Idaho State Vice President for Research Announces Retirement
September 4, 2018
Adult pneumonia immunizations save lives
POCATELLO – According to national research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), less than 67 percent of adults age 65 or older received their pneumoniavaccination in 2016. In Southeast Idaho, 57 percent of Medicare beneficiaries have never received a pneumonia vaccination, putting them at risk for serious illness and hospitalization.
August 30, 2018
Idaho State names Pauline Thiros interim athletic director
POCATELLO—Idaho State University has named Pauline Thiros interim athletic director.
August 30, 2018
ISU Homecoming Parade Sep. 29; entry deadline is Sept. 19 to avoid late fee
POCATELLO – Registration is open for the Idaho State University 2018 Homecoming Parade that will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29.
August 30, 2018
Pocatello Pump climbing competition/festival celebrating 37th year at Pocatello’s Ross Park Sept. 15 and 16
POCATELLO – The oldest rock climbing competition in the United States is returning for its 37th year Sept. 15 and 16.
August 30, 2018
Kids and middle-aged to older adults sought for ISU psychology study
POCATELLO – Kids and middle-aged to older adults are being sought for a decision-making study in the Idaho State University Department of Psychology.
August 28, 2018
Idaho State-Civic Symphony announces 2018-2019 schedule featuring Idaho artists and music
POCATELLO— Tickets are now on sale for the Idaho State-Civic Symphony’s 2018-2019 season featuring guest artists and music related to Idaho culture.
August 28, 2018
ISU Museum of Natural History researchers receive grant to digitally collect 50 of the world’s largest animals
POCATELLO – Whales, elephants and bears, oh my! – A team of scientific Noahs at the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University has been tasked to digitally collect the skeletons of 50 of the largest animals in the world.
August 28, 2018
Idaho State University’s CW HOG to hold 37th annual Pig Out Sept. 15
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (CW HOG) is celebrating its 37th anniversary Pig Out dinner and picnic on Sept. 15.
August 28, 2018
ISU's Jenifer Reader elected President Elect of the Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Society
POCATELLO – One of Idaho State University’s newest faculty members in dietetics, Jenifer Reader, has been elected as President Elect of the Phi Upsilon Omicron (Phi U) National Honor Society.
August 27, 2018
Idaho State University Department of Theatre and Dance announces 2018-19 season
POCATELLO – From a musical comedy to a children’s play to a modern dance concert to a drama, Idaho State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will bring a wide selection of productions to the Southeast Idaho community during the 2018-2019 season.
August 24, 2018
ISU-Meridian’s NSSLHA Chapter awarded national honor for raising awareness about communication disorders
MERIDIAN—The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association has awarded the NSSLHA Chapter at Idaho State University-Meridian with 2018 Gold Chapter Honors.
August 23, 2018
Longtime ISU College of Nursing faculty Nancy Renn to be honored with “Distinguished Lifetime Career in Nursing” award
POCATELLO - Nurse Leaders of Idaho will honor Idaho State University College of Nursing Interim Dean Nancy Renn with their most prestigious award in a ceremony on Sept. 13 in Boise.
August 23, 2018
2018 I Love ISU Campaign kicks off Aug. 31 at Bengal football game
POCATELLO – The 36th I Love ISU Campaign kicks off with fun and football at 5 p.m. Aug. 31 with a tailgate celebration and ribbon-cutting on the ICCU Practice Field, prior to the Idaho State University football game against Western State Colorado University.
August 21, 2018
Idaho State University Honors Program features new director Shannon Nawotniak
POCATELLO – Making the Idaho State University Honors Program, the premier honors program in Idaho, more visible and strengthening collaborations across campus are among the goals new director Shannon Kobs Nawotniak has for the program.
August 21, 2018
ISU piano instructor Mark Neiwirth receives Idaho Governor’s Award in the Arts
POCATELLO -- Idaho State University piano instructor Mark Neiwirth has received a prestigious Idaho Governor's Award in the Arts for Excellence in the Arts.
August 21, 2018
Nominations now open for “Idaho Business Leader of the Year” recognition event celebrating 60th anniversary in 2019
POCATELLO – Nominations are now open for the “Idaho Business Leader of the Year.”
August 21, 2018
A Season of Note presents An Evening with Three Dog Night Sept. 12 at Stephens Center
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s A Season of Note will present An Evening with Three Dog Night at 7:30 p.m. Sep. 12 in the ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
August 20, 2018
ISU Institute of Rural Health seeks comment on statewide traumatic brain injury plan
MERIDIAN—Idaho State University’s Institute of Rural Health has received a $450,000 grant from the federal Administration for Community Living to continue the development of a statewide action plan to address the needs of citizens living with a traumatic brain injury or TBI.
August 17, 2018
How thick is the skin of the earth? Idaho State University researchers discover a simple empirical model to predict soil thickness
POCATELLO –A team of Idaho State University researchers working at the Reynolds Creek Critical Zone Observatory in partnership with the USDA Agricultural Research Service has discovered a simple method for predicting the spatial distribution of soil thickness across a landscape.
August 16, 2018
Public can view live exploration of underwater volcanoes from study that involves ISU researchers looking at possibility of life on Saturn moon
POCATELLO – The public and educators can join Idaho State University geosciences Associate Professor Shannon Kobs Nawotniak as researchers from NASA, NOAA and other partners explore the possibility of life on one of Saturn’s moons by sending unmanned submersibles down to study volcanoes on the Pacific Ocean’s sea floor.
August 15, 2018
Idaho Entrepreneurship Challenge underway on ISU’s campus
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) is once again leading a group of students in the Idaho Entrepreneurship Challenge who will prepare for the U.S. Bank Pitch-off Contest this fall and then try to compete for $100,000 in prize money next spring.
August 15, 2018
Biological sciences major Cody Feldman is ISU Career Path Intern of the Month for August
POCATELLO – Cody Feldman has been named the Idaho State University Career Path Intern for the month of August by the ISU Career Center.
August 15, 2018
ISU New Students March through the Arch Aug. 19
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University New Student March through the Arch will be held beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, at Reed Gymnasium.
August 15, 2018
Free Wi-Fi and Central Computer lab access
Beginning this fall, connecting to the campus Wi-Fi will be free for all registered Idaho State University students.
August 13, 2018
Reception for “Snakes of Idaho” photographer Chuck Peterson set Aug. 28; presentation set Sept. 19
POCATELLO – A reception is scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 28 for Idaho State University biological sciences Professor Charles Peterson whose photography exhibit “Snakes of Idaho” is on display in the Eli M. Oboler Library through Sept. 28 in the library’s first floor art exhibit area.
August 13, 2018
Idaho State University’s Part-Time Job and Internship Fair set Aug. 29
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Career Center will host the Part-time Job and Internship Fair on Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom in Pocatello.
August 13, 2018
Five ISU alumni unite to raise money for music scholarships at Aug. 24 benefit
POCATELLO –Five Idaho State University alumni will collaborate in a benefit recital on Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Goranson Hall in the Fine Arts Building.
August 13, 2018
ISU Communiversity’s ninth annual “Welcome Back Orange and Black” set 4-7 p.m. Monday Aug. 20
POCATELLO - Idaho State University students will again have a chance to win great prizes and enjoy free food, music and a variety of booths and entertainment during the ninth annual Welcome Back Orange and Black from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Old Town Pocatello Pavilion.
August 10, 2018
ISU College of Business hires former hospital CEO Doug Crabtree as new Executive in Residence
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Business is excited to bring in its first Executive in Residence, Doug Crabtree, to the health care administration programs.
August 10, 2018
ISU engineering teams with Idaho Transportation Department on testing low-cost, high-quality concrete used for bridge construction
POCATELLO – Idaho State University civil engineers and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) are teaming up on the second phase of testing of a new type of concrete material that will be installed between girders on a Highway 36 bridge over the Bear River near Preston.
August 10, 2018
Idaho Museum of Natural History to host StarFest 2018 Aug. 17 on Bartz Field
POCATELLO – Participants will have the opportunity to stargaze when the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University will host its first-ever StarFest from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Aug. 17 at Bartz Field located on upper campus.
July 30, 2018
Idaho State University summer undergraduate researchers head to Idaho INBRE Research Conference in Moscow July 30-Aug. 1
POCATELLO – Fourteen undergraduate students who paired with mentors to complete 10 weeks of intensive work as full-time biomedical researchers at Idaho State University as part of the Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Summer Fellowship program are heading to Moscow to present their findings.
July 30, 2018
Idaho State University announces ‘A Season of Note’ series lineup; season tickets go on sale Aug. 3
POCATELLO - Idaho State University will host a range of entertainment during the 2018-19 “A Season of Note” series with all performances at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center’s Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.
July 27, 2018
Idaho State University’s Emerald Dawn Ryan among Idaho National Laboratory’s second cohort of 13 graduate fellows
POCATELLO – Idaho State University nuclear science and engineering doctoral student Emerald Dawn Ryan is among 13 students in the Idaho National Laboratory’s second cohort of graduate fellows.
July 26, 2018
ISU Department of Psychology faculty receive competitive grants, provide opportunities for students
POCATELLO – Thanks to six external grants totaling over $3 million, Idaho State University’s Department of Psychology can provide invaluable research opportunities for students.
July 26, 2018
Idaho State University Audiology Clinic recognized as one of the best in Southeast Idaho
POCATELLO - Idaho State Journal readers have voted in the annual Reader’s Choice Awards, and the Idaho State University Audiology Clinic has been awarded second place in the category for Best Hearing Aid Centers in the region. Other award winners in the category include: Miracle Ear, Hearing Zone, Centrum Audiology, Costco and Belltone.
July 26, 2018
Vendor deadline is Aug. 3 to sign up for Idaho State University Welcome Back Orange and Black
POCATELLO – Vendors have until Aug. 3 to sign up to have a booth at the ninth annual Welcome Back Orange and Black celebration on Aug. 20 that welcomes back Idaho State University students to Pocatello.
July 25, 2018
Phrozen physics demo Set Aug. 1 at Pine Ridge Mall
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University physics program and Pine Ridge Mall invite the public to join them in the mall’s food court from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, for liquid nitrogen ice cream and phrozen physics demonstrations.
July 13, 2018
ISU signs MOU on scientific cooperation with Public Health England to continue health physics research collaboration
POCATELLO – Idaho State University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards, Public Health England to continue collaborating on the effects of radiation on humans.
July 13, 2018
Fourteen East Idaho high school students become biomedical research interns for Idaho State University’s College of Pharmacy
POCATELLO – Fourteen East Idaho high school students from the Pocatello, Chubbuck, Blackfoot Fort Hall and Marsh Valley areas became biomedical researchers for a two-week internship at Idaho State University’s College of Pharmacy during the month of June.
July 13, 2018
July ISU Career Path Intern of the Month is Zane Stephenson
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Career Center has named Zane Stephenson as the July Career Path Intern of the Month.
July 13, 2018
'Snakes of Idaho' photography by Professor Chuck Peterson at ISU’s Oboler Library
POCATELLO – The Eli M. Oboler Library at Idaho State University is displaying an exhibit of photography by ISU biology Professor Chuck Peterson titled “Snakes of Idaho” that will be on display through Sept. 28 in the library’s first floor art exhibit area.
July 12, 2018
ISU’s summer activities to include Shakespeare in the Park on July 25 and 26
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s summer activities will include Shakespeare in the Park on July 25 and 26 in the Hutchinson Quadrangle. Shakespeare in the Park is free and will begin at 6:30 p.m. The featured plays will be “Othello” and “Love’s Labour’s Lost.”
July 12, 2018
Idaho State University dental hygiene faculty and alumni receive multiple honors at American Dental Hygienists’ Association annual conference
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - The work of faculty and alumni from the Department of Dental Hygiene at Idaho State University (ISU) did not go unnoticed at the association’s annual conference in June. There the ADHA honored an ISU faculty member with a prestigious Presidential Citation Award, and installed a new slate of officers for the upcoming year, with an ISU alumna among them.
July 12, 2018
ISU students attend training to encourage women in leadership positions
BOISE — Three students from Idaho State University joined nearly two dozen female undergraduates, representing six Idaho colleges and universities, at NEW Leadership Idaho, a weeklong training designed to encourage women to become community leaders and run for public office.
July 12, 2018
ISU Professor Alex Bolinger’s research accepted into one of the top management journals in the world
POCATELLO – The research of Alex Bolinger, an associate professor of management in Idaho State University’s College of Business, will be published this October in one of the top management journals in the world, the Academy of Management Review.
July 6, 2018
ISU on-campus dual enrollment program announces expanded offerings for high school students this fall
Idaho State University will again offer on-campus dual enrollment courses for high school students in Southeast Idaho this fall.
July 6, 2018
Idaho State University’s Family Medicine Residency Program graduates prepare for practice across the United States
Seven family medicine physicians, two pharmacotherapists and one clinical psychologist will soon begin practicing in locations around the US, after completing their residencies at Idaho State University.
June 29, 2018
The Aaron Ball Band to perform at ISU Summer Soundwaves Concert and Barbecue on July 5
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Summer Soundwaves concert and barbecue will feature the Aaron Ball Band on July 5 at 6 p.m. on Hutchinson Quadrangle.
June 29, 2018
ISU-Meridian hosts “Stop the Bleed” training for faculty and staff
Saint Alphonsus trauma nurses Cheryl Bice and Marie Krochmal spent June 28 on the Idaho State University-Meridian campus, training 11 faculty and staff members on how to administer aid in bleeding emergencies.
June 27, 2018
ISU Emerita Beverly Klug and daughter to be featured on ABC “20/20” July 6
POCATELLO – Former Pocatello resident Andrea Klug-Napier and her mother, Idaho State University education Professor Emerita Beverly Klug, will be featured on ABC’s “20/20” on July 6.
June 27, 2018
Scores of ISU Bengal Bridge students to help beautify Old Town Pocatello on July 5
POCATELLO – More than 220 students from Idaho State’s Bengal Bridge Program will head to Old Town Pocatello to complete public art and beautification projects July 5 from 1 to 5 p.m.
June 27, 2018
ISU CW HOG to host 16th annual Golf Tournament on July 14
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group will host its 16th annual golf tournament on July 14 at the Riverside Golf Course in Pocatello.
June 26, 2018
Idaho Museum of Natural History holds summer membership drive
POCATELLO – Looking for a fun and educational family experience this summer? Consider joining the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University with an annual membership.
June 22, 2018
Bengal Roar Set June 28; Incoming Students Can Learn about Financial Aid, Academics and Campus Resources
June 21, 2018
Idaho State Board of Education Announces Tuition Reduction for American Indian Students
June 21, 2018
Tom Catmull’s Last Resort to perform at ISU Summer Soundwaves concert and barbecue on June 28
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Summer Soundwaves concert and barbecue will feature Tom Catmull’s Last Resort on June 28 at 6 p.m. on Hutchinson Quadrangle.
June 21, 2018
Idaho State University hires AHEC director
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Institute of Rural Health in the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences has hired Diana Campanella Schow to head an area health education center or AHEC, created to improve access to primary care in southeast Idaho’s underserved and rural communities.
June 20, 2018
ISU College of Business and College of Eastern Idaho sign first articulation agreement
IDAHO FALLS —Idaho State University and the College of Eastern Idaho have signed their first articulation agreement to facilitate the transition of business students from CEI to ISU.
June 20, 2018
Idaho State University’s Kasiska Division of Health Sciences expanding, reorganizing for growth
POCATELLO - A reorganization of the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences has added three new colleges at Idaho State University.
June 20, 2018
Idaho State University geosciences Professor David Rodgers lands Fulbright in Tajikistan
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Associate Dean and geosciences Professor David Rodgers is psyched about heading 12 time zones and 7,000 miles away to complete a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award at the University of Central Asia in Tajikistan.
June 18, 2018
Monsanto donates new shark fossil to Idaho Museum of Natural History
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History on the Idaho State University Pocatello campus recently received a new shark fossil from Monsanto.
June 18, 2018
ISU College of Arts and Letters awards 48 Idaho high school seniors with scholarships to ISU; students received nearly $340,000 in scholarships
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters awarded 48 Road Scholarships to Idaho high school seniors totaling $80,000 during the 2017-2018 school year. In addition to the money provided by the College of Arts and Letters, the awarded students also received almost $260,000 in scholarships from ISU just by applying.
June 18, 2018
Kevin Satterlee Begins Work As Idaho State University’s 13th President
Crossing through the Swanson Arch Monday, as freshmen do on their first day on campus, Kevin Satterlee began his work as Idaho State University’s 13th president.
June 15, 2018
ISU College of Arts and Letters students excel, 278 named to spring 2018 dean’s list
POCATELLO -- The College of Arts and Letters named 278 students to their Spring 2018 dean’s list. There were 255 students from Idaho on list representing 39 different cities and towns.
June 14, 2018
Midnight Noon to perform at ISU Summer Soundwaves concert and barbecue on June 21
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Summer Soundwaves concert and barbecue will feature Midnight Noon on June 21 at 6 p.m. on Hutchinson Quadrangle.
June 14, 2018
June ISU Career Path Intern of the Month is Kam Thomas
POCATELLO – Kam Thomas, who has spent the past semester working as an accounting intern for Phillips, Oakes, Goodwin, and Crane in Burley, has been named the Idaho State University June ISU Career Path Intern of the month.
June 14, 2018
ISU student Mary Lupumba awarded Refugee Scholarship for 2018-2019 academic year
POCATELLO – Idaho State University student Mary Lupumba was awarded the 2018-2019 Refugee Scholarship, which will cover two semesters of full tuition.
June 12, 2018
ISU audiology team fits 24 Peruvian villagers with hearing aids on mission with Idaho Condor
MERIDIAN - A recent humanitarian mission with Idaho Condor and Idaho State University has left several Peruvian villagers hearing more clearly, and one ISU student seeing more clearly.
June 12, 2018
ISU physics department to offer water rocket festival June 23-24
POCATELLO –There will be a free water rocket workshop for teens put on by Idaho State University’s physics department from 10 a.m. to noon on June 23 and 24 at Tydeman Park in Pocatello.
June 12, 2018
Fredi Giesler to head new ISU Master of Social Work program
POCATELLO – Fredi Giesler’s interest in social work started when she was a teenager babysitting for various families and was solidified when she took her first Introduction to Social Work course at Pacific Lutheran University.
June 12, 2018
ISU Big Beam tests well; team awaits results on how it placed
POCATELLO – It is only fitting that many of the Idaho State University Civil and Environmental Engineering students who helped build the new Structural Laboratory at the Engineering Research Complex would be the first to test their equipment.
June 12, 2018
The Queen and King to perform at ISU Summer Soundwaves concert and barbeque on June 14
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Summer Soundwaves concert and barbeque will feature The Queen and King on June 14 at 6 p.m. on Hutchinson Quadrangle.
June 6, 2018
Seventy-five Boise high school students receive associate’s degrees while finishing their high school diploma
POCATELLO – Seventy-five high school students from Renaissance High School in Meridian received their Associate of Arts degrees in general studies during Idaho State University-Meridian’s graduation on May 7.
June 4, 2018
ISU psychology student Shelby Weber awarded prestigious research internship
POCATELLO – Recent psychology graduate Shelby Weber plans to begin Ph.D. studies in clinical psychology at Idaho State University this fall. Before she returns, she will complete a Chicago-based research internship funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) studying chronic pain and traumatic experiences in inner-city women.
June 4, 2018
ISU music professor Patrick Brooks revives rare jazz composition, to present internationally
POCATELLO – A rare composition by jazz legend Charles Mingus has again reached audiences’ ears thanks to Idaho State University Department of Music Professor Patrick Brooks.
June 4, 2018
ISU sociology Professor DJ Williams publishes serial homicide and leisure research
POCATELLO – Forensic investigators, academics and hobbyists have long studied the motivations behind serial homicide. Now, research from Idaho State University Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminology Associate Professor DJ Williams suggests that serial homicide may function as an enjoyable leisure experience for offenders.
June 1, 2018
ISU Summer Theatre program to present classic musical “Hello, Dolly!”
POCATELLO— Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters will present Jerry Herman’s Tony-Award-winning “Hello, Dolly!” as the 2018 Summer Musical.
June 1, 2018
ISU’s Summer Soundwaves concerts and barbeques will begin on June 7
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Summer Soundwaves concerts and barbecues will be every Thursday night from June 7 to July 19 on the Hutchinson Quadrangle.
May 31, 2018
Idaho State University to host engineering and robotics camps for students finishing seventh and eighth grade
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and HayWire Robotics are offering summer robotics and engineering camps June 4-22 for junior high students finishing seventh and eighth grade.
May 31, 2018
ISU Rodeo Team will send eight competitors to the College National Finals Rodeo in Wyoming
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Rodeo Team will send eight competitors to compete in the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming from June 9 to June 16.
May 31, 2018
Idaho Museum of Natural History offering free admission to veterans through Blue Star Museums program
Idaho Museum of Natural History is one of more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer
May 31, 2018
ISU College of Pharmacy’s Jared Barrott researching cancer drugs to treat rare tumors in children and teenagers
POCATELLO - After more than eight years of research training and education, Idaho State University College of Pharmacy’s Jarod Barrott is ready to begin work studying an anti-cancer drug in a new setting, in the hopes that it will help treat children with advanced bone and muscle cancers.
May 29, 2018
INBRE program at ISU gives taste of biomedical research to budding researchers
POCATELLO –Undergraduate students have been paired with their mentors to begin an intensive summer working full-time as biomedical researchers at Idaho State University as part of the Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Summer Fellowship program.
May 29, 2018
Idaho State University researchers study salmonflies’ benefits, ecology
POCATELLO – Idaho State University researchers, including master’s students Adam Eckersell and McKenna Adams, are studying salmonflies on the Henrys Fork Snake River and Middle Fork Salmon River drainages, exploring everything from these insect’s social impact on humans to their importance for providing pigmentation that can color the feathers of songbirds that feed on them.
May 25, 2018
'Lunch and Learn' tour shows off Eames Advanced Technical Education and Innovation Complex facilities
Community members, local decision-makers, media representatives and Idaho State University faculty and staff visited the William M. and Karin A. Eames Advanced Technical Education and Innovation Complex on May 22 to tour newly renovated research laboratories and technology classrooms.
May 25, 2018
Idaho State University pharmacists to start prescribing hormonal contraception at Bengal Pharmacy
POCATELLO - Bengal Pharmacy, on the campus of Idaho State University in Pocatello, is now offering a new service, the Pharmacist-Prescribed Hormonal Contraception Program.
May 22, 2018
ISU-Meridian College of Pharmacy student Melvina Lake awarded United States Public Health Service Excellence Award
MERIDIAN— Melvina Lake, a second-year pharmacy student at Idaho State University-Meridian, has been awarded the Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award by the United States Public Health Service.
May 22, 2018
ISU Big Beam team to compete in National PCI Big Beam Competition, will hold final beam test on May 25
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Civil and Environmental Engineering students will hold the final destructive testing of their big concrete beam on May 25 at 9:30 a.m. in the Structural Laboratory at the Engineering Research Complex (ERC) on 1030 S. Second Ave. in Pocatello.
May 21, 2018
It takes a team: ISU health professions students participate in IPE Case Day
POCATELLO—More than 150 Idaho State University students, faculty and administrators participated in the Interprofessional Education Case Day Experience on April 26—an event organizers would like to expand to other campuses next year.
May 18, 2018
Discover Idaho Dinosaurs! Museum to offer four weeklong camps
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History at the Idaho State University Pocatello campus will offer four weeklong summer daytime Dino Camps for youths ages 10-18 starting June 11.
May 18, 2018
Mars or bust! Astronomical Idaho exhibit at IMNH brings visitors one step closer to Red Planet
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History on Idaho State University’s Pocatello campus will explore beyond our atmosphere this summer with the exhibit Astronomical Idaho that also features the Be the Astronaut exhibit.
May 18, 2018
ISU research team earns fellowship to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to use statistics to better predict cloud formation
POCATELLO – A team of three international researchers from Idaho State University using math and statistics to help better predict cloud formation and the weather have been awarded a Computing Sciences Research Pathways Fellowship to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California, this summer.
May 18, 2018
14 Idaho State University students awarded INBRE Fellowship
POCATELLO – Fourteen Idaho State University undergraduate students were awarded an Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) fellowship for the summer that start on May 23.
May 16, 2018
Idaho State University’s Kasiska Division of Health Sciences honors distinguished alumni, faculty and students at annual awards reception
POCATELLO – As part of the annual graduation and end-of-year festivities at Idaho State University, the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences (KDHS) celebrates the accomplishments of each school year at an annual reception.
May 15, 2018
ISU College of Arts and Letters to host four summer camps for middle and high school students
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts & Letters will host a variety of camps this summer for students of all ages. The camps include those in music, art and design.
May 15, 2018
Two ISU researchers interviewed for Idaho Public TV's ‘Taking the Reins’ on Idaho Experience about Kittie Wilkins, ‘Horse Queen of Idaho’
POCATELLO – Two Idaho State University researchers, Phil Homan and Laura Woodworth-Ney, were interviewed for the Idaho Public Television program “Taking the Reins” that will air on Idaho Experience at 8:30 p.m. May 24.
May 11, 2018
Students at Sho-Ban Jr./Sr. High School successfully complete first semester of on-campus dual-enrollment courses at ISU
POCATELLO— Nine students from Sho-Ban Jr./Sr. High School successful completed their first semester of on-campus dual-enrollment courses at Idaho State University.
May 10, 2018
ISU Career Path Internship Supervisor of the Semester is Michelle Andrews
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Career Path Intern Supervisor of the Semester is Michelle Andrews, the managing director of the Molecular Research Core Facility located on ISU’s Pocatello campus.
May 10, 2018
Six Idaho State University College of Education students receive Jakers Education Appreciation Awards after social media campaign
POCATELLO — Six future teachers received $500 Jakers Education Appreciation Awards thanks to a social media campaign sponsored by the Idaho State University College of Education and Jakers Bar and Grill.
May 8, 2018
ISU College of Business graduates its first Master of Taxation class
POCATELLO – After launching its new Master of Taxation (MTax) program in fall 2017, the Idaho State University College of Business graduated its first class in this discipline on May 4.
May 8, 2018
ISU College of Business graduate students earn second place at International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition
POCATELLO – This year’s International Idaho State University Collegiate Business Strategy Competition (ICBSC) team returned from its competition in Anaheim, California with a second-place trophy for Overall Performance.
May 8, 2018
Carmen’s Journey: How a mom of seven survived cancer and graduated near the top of her class at ISU-Meridian
BOISE—When 51-year-old Carmen French walked across the stage to receive her diploma May 7 at Idaho State University’s commencement in Boise, one thought was racing through her mind.
May 8, 2018
Idaho State University confers record number of degrees in Treasure Valley at May 7 commencement
BOISE—Idaho State University awarded a record number of degrees in the Treasure Valley at commencement May 7 at the Boise Centre, and counseling student Carmen French was recognized as the top honoree for the 2018 ISU-Meridian Student Excellence Award.
May 7, 2018
ISU Idaho Museum of Natural History prehistoric bison skull to be transported to exhibit in South Dakota
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Idaho Museum of Natural History will loan a large, prehistoric bison skull to the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, South Dakota on May 12-13.
May 7, 2018
ISU Career Path Intern of the Month is Zack Smith
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Career Path Intern of the Month is Zack Smith, a senior who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
May 5, 2018
Idaho State University confers 2,566 degrees and certificates at 2018 commencement on May 5
POCATELLO – A total of 2,427 graduates received 2,566 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University’s spring commencement ceremonies held May 5 in Holt Arena where graduates were encouraged to continue their quests for knowledge and to appreciate those who helped them succeed.
May 4, 2018
Alpha Phi Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha at ISU to induct U.S. Ninth Circuit Judge N. Randy Smith into National Political Science Honor Society May 4
POCATELLO – The Alpha Phi Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha at Idaho State University will induct Ninth Circuit Court Judge N. Randy Smith at 7 p.m. Friday, May 4, during the Department of Political Science Graduation Celebration at the Rendezvous Center ABC Suites.
May 3, 2018
College of Pharmacy at Idaho State University graduates eight members of same family
POCATELLO - You might say pharmacy runs in the family at Idaho State University. When ISU commencement concludes this Saturday, a total of eight members from one local family will be part of ISU’s College of Pharmacy alumni roster.
May 1, 2018
ISU graduate student Camerin Passey “excited” to make mark on world
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Doctor of Pharmacy graduate student Camerin Passey is excited for many things after graduation, but the first that comes to mind is supporting his growing family.
May 1, 2018
ISU's Jillian Christiansen successfully uses dual-enrollment program advantage; graduates with two degrees in two years
POCATELLO – In 2016, Jillian Christiansen graduated with her high school diploma from Renaissance High School, in Meridian, and her Associate of Arts degree from Idaho State University. Christiansen is one of many students who have participated in ISU’s dual-enrollment program at Renaissance High School. She will graduate in May with two bachelor’s degrees, one in political science and one in international studies.
May 1, 2018
Idaho State University’s Kasiska Division of Health Sciences dedicates day of research to tackling Idaho’s opioid crisis
POCATELLO - The overuse of opioids is an area of significant concern for a multitude of organizations and agencies across the state of Idaho, the United States, and even the world. Those in the healthcare professions at Idaho State University (ISU) are working to be a part of the solution by conducting research, making changes to their curriculum, and encouraging partnerships with other groups who are working toward the same goal: combating the ever growing opioid epidemic.
May 1, 2018
ISU English Professor Brian Attebery selected to serve as visiting professor at the University of Glasgow
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of English and Philosophy is pleased to announce that professor Brian Attebery has been selected to serve as Leverhulme Visiting Professor at the University of Glasgow during spring semester 2019.
May 1, 2018
ISU Graduates March through the Arch May 4
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University 2018 Graduate Salute March through the Arch will be held beginning at noon May 4 at the Swanson Arch located on the ISU Pocatello campus between Frazier Hall and the Physical Sciences Building.
May 1, 2018
Non-traditional student Holly Powell returns to school after two decades, will walk at commencement
POCATELLO – Holly Powell, a standout first-generation, non-traditional student in the Idaho State University College of Business, has been honored as the Outstanding Business Student for the Master of Business Administration program.
May 1, 2018
ISU graduate Lynette Dixey to celebrate with degree 32 years after started
POCATELLO – In 1984, Lynette Dixey graduated from Blackfoot High School and packed up her things and moved to Glendive, Montana, to play basketball at Dawson Community College. But Dixey did not graduate with a degree from Dawson, she returned home to give birth to her daughter. This May, 33 years after starting at Dawson Community College, Dixey will walk across the stage at graduation with a bachelor’s degree in political science from Idaho State University.
April 27, 2018
ISU Women’s Club annual “Salad Bar” lunch to be held on May 19
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Women’s Club will host its annual “Salad Bar” lunch on May 19 at 11 a.m. at the Mandarin House in the Banquet Room, 675 Yellowstone Ave.
April 27, 2018
Idaho Museum of Natural History fundraising for science camps during Idaho Gives
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History on Idaho State University Pocatello campus has a full line-up of “Building Young Scientists” camps and activities this summer for K-12-grade students and will host an Idaho Gives 24-hour fundraising event on May 3 to help fund these programs.
April 27, 2018
Three Idaho State University faculty members honored as 2018 Distinguished Faculty
POCATELLO – Three Idaho State University faculty will be honored as Distinguished Faculty at ISU Commencement on May 5 in the Holt Arena. The recipients are Glenda Carr, Andy Holland and Michele Brumley.
April 27, 2018
2018 Benny Award winners announced
POCATELLO — Ten Idaho State University students, faculty members and organizations were honored with Benny Awards for their spirit, hard work and positive impact on the University by the Associated Students of Idaho State University and the Office of Student Affairs. The Benny Award winners were honored this week at a banquet held in the Pond Student Union. Below is the full list of winners.
April 26, 2018
Idaho State will award degrees and recognize ISU-Meridian Student Excellence Honorees at May 7 commencement ceremony in Treasure Valley
BOISE—Idaho State University will award a record number of degrees in the Treasure Valley at commencement May 7—with 315 students eligible for degrees, including 73 Renaissance High School students who will receive associate degrees in general studies through a partnership with ISU and the West Ada School District. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. at the Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St.
April 26, 2018
World-renowned sitar artist Reshma Srivastava to perform free concert May 1 in Pocatello
POCATELLO – World-renowned sitar artist Reshma Srivastava will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. May 1 at the Pocatello First Presbyterian Church, 202 S. Seventh Ave.
April 26, 2018
Farewell Reception for Idaho State University President Arthur Vailas set May 2
POCATELLO – A Farewell Reception for Idaho State University President Arthur C. Vailas will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 2, with remarks at 5:30 p.m., at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
April 25, 2018
Idaho State University will confer 2,566 degrees and certificates at 2018 commencement on May 5
POCATELLO – A total of 2,427 graduates will receive 2,566 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University’s spring commencement ceremonies, which will begin at 10 a.m. May 5 in Holt Arena. One hundred thirty-two students will receive multiple certificates and/or degrees
April 24, 2018
College of Business hosts Jefferson Elementary School fifth graders for a day at ISU
POCATELLO – For the fourth year in a row, the Idaho State University College of Business hosted the fifth-grade classes of Pocatello’s Jefferson Elementary School for a day at ISU.
April 24, 2018
ISU-Meridian nursing students test skills in mock disaster
MERIDIAN—Here’s the scenario. Nurses are attending a professional conference at Idaho State University-Meridian when an airplane crashes on busy I-84 next to campus. The scene is chaotic—shrapnel and debris are scattered everywhere, survivors are trying to flee the fire and fumes. Dozens are injured, some critically.
April 24, 2018
Idaho State University forensic anthropologists, law enforcement team up for forensic training
POCATELLO – The orange and black carrion beetle relieved itself on Christian Petersen’s hand and flew off.
April 24, 2018
ISU Dental Hygiene Clinic currently accepting appointments
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Dental Hygiene Clinic is currently accepting appointments for teeth cleanings, teeth whitening, fillings and other preventative services.
April 24, 2018
ISU student business team competes in international strategy competition in California
POCATELLO – A team of six Masters of Business Administration students at Idaho State University’s College of Business will travel to Anaheim, California, this week to compete in the 54th annual International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition (ICBSC).
April 24, 2018
Idaho State University faculty member David Martin honored with Distinguished Service Award
POCATELLO - Idaho State University’s David Martin has been awarded the Idaho Academy of Physician Assistants’ (IAPA) Distinguished Service award.
April 20, 2018
Idaho State University Fulbright Grant winner Caitlin Vitale-Sullivan to study folk music in Sweden
POCATELLO – Growing up, Caitlin Vitale-Sullivan always had an interest in music, as she was classically trained in violin for 12 years. It wasn’t until Vitale-Sullivan went to Norway as a Rotary Exchange student that she became interested in the varying types of folk music around the world.
April 20, 2018
ISU has awarded $14 million to new incoming fall 2018 freshman Idaho students
POCATELLO – Idaho State University is giving more than $14 million in Idaho Resident four-year recruitment, Step Ahead and Honors Scholarships to more than 2,500 new, incoming Idaho students who are admitted to enter ISU fall 2018.
April 20, 2018
Jared Cantrell named Idaho State University 2017-18 Student Employee of the Year
POCATELLO — Jared Cantrell, a senior Idaho State University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering employee has received the ISU 2017-2018 Student Employee of the Year Scholarship and a $2,000 scholarship from the ISU Career Center and Scholarship Office.
April 20, 2018
Idaho State University Athletes, Kasiska Division of Health Sciences SCORE℠ in Partnership with Dairy West
MERIDIAN - Whether you are a collegiate athlete or a dairy cow, there is no substitute for good nutrition. Both Natalie Christensen, registered dietitian and Michael Siegersma, dairy farmer, took a considerable amount of time to highlight the importance of a healthy, balanced diet, for both humans and Holsteins, during a recent trip to Eagle Ridge Dairy near Kuna. Even Idaho State University’s mascot, Benny the Bengal, came along to spend some time down on the farm.
April 20, 2018
ISU Phi Kappa Phi awards “Let the Love of Learning Rule Humanity” Scholarship to Paula Arinze
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has awarded the “Let the Love of Learning Rule Humanity” fall 2018 scholarship to Paula Arinze.
April 20, 2018
Heaten Oakes named Idaho State University April 2018 CPI of the month
POCATELLO — Heaten Oakes, Boise native and senior pursuing a degree in microbiology, has been recognized as the Idaho State University April 2018 Career Path Intern of the Month by the ISU Career Center
April 19, 2018
ISU physics presents “Electriphying Physics” April 28
POCATELLO — The Idaho State University Department of Physics and the Society of Physics Students at ISU will present their “Electriphying Physics” demonstration on Saturday, April 28, 4-5:30 p.m. in Room 140 of the Physical Sciences Building.
April 18, 2018
Idaho State University student pharmacists receive multiple national awards
POCATELLO - The Idaho State University College of Pharmacy student organization has received three of the American Pharmacists Association’s (APhA) highest annual awards.
April 17, 2018
ISU Receives Funding for Many Projects During 2018 Legislative Session
April 17, 2018
Eleven Idaho State University alumni honored with 2018 Professional Achievement Awards
POCATELLO – Eleven Idaho State University alumni will be honored with ISU 2018 Professional Achievement Awards at ISU Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 5, in Holt Arena.
April 16, 2018
ISU Oboler Library to host reception for Scientific Art Exhibit on April 18
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Oboler Library will host a community reception for the Scientific Art Exhibit on April 18 at 6 p.m.
April 16, 2018
ISU Civic Concert Band and Wind Ensemble to present final concert of semester on April 21
POCATELLO – On April 21 at 7:30 p.m., the Idaho State University Civic Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will present their final concert of the semester in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center’s Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
April 16, 2018
Japan Club presentation on Bushido and martial arts set April 19
POCATELLO — Idaho State University’s Japan Club will present on two traditional aspects of Japanese culture, Bushido and martial arts, on Thursday, April 19, 6-7:30 p.m. in the North Fork Room on the third floor of the Pond Student Union.
April 16, 2018
ISU Choirs Spring Concert set April 20
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Choirs Spring Concert will take place on April 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
April 13, 2018
ISU Veteran and Military Appreciation Week events set April 16-20; Military Ball April 27
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Veteran Student Services Center will host Veteran and Military Appreciation Week events from April 16 to April 20 and host a Military Ball April 27.
April 11, 2018
Fulbright grant informational panel and discussion to be held April 27
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host a Fulbright grant panel and discussion on April 27 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Clearwater Room.
April 11, 2018
ISU’s Women’s Club Jayne Schubert Scholarship Brunch to be held April 28
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Women’s Club will host the Jayne Schubert Scholarship Brunch to honor three scholarship recipients on April 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
April 11, 2018
Idaho State University 2018 Outstanding Student Award recipients announced
POCATELLO – Idaho State University and the ISU Alumni Association proudly announce the 2018 Outstanding Student Award recipients who will be honored at Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 5, in Holt Arena.
April 10, 2018
Idaho State University Kasiska Division of Health Sciences Research Day April 20 in Pocatello and Meridian
POCATELLO – “Navigating Idaho’s Opioid Epidemic: A Holistic Approach” is the theme of the 2018 Idaho State University Kasiska Division of Health Sciences annual Research Day set April 20, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Pocatello and Meridian.
April 10, 2018
ISU Dance Program to participate in third annual National Water Dance
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s dance program will participate in the third annual National Water Dance on April 14 at 4 p.m. at the Portneuf Wellness Complex. The event is free and open to the public, and will also be livestreamed on ISU Dance Program’s Facebook page.
April 10, 2018
Idaho State University and Gritman Medical Center work together to open Bengal Pharmacy in rural Kendrick
KENDRICK – After living without pharmacy services for three years, residents in the rural towns of Kendrick and Juliaetta now have reason to celebrate. A local pharmacy has now returned to the area, through a partnership with Idaho State University’s Bengal Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, and Gritman Medical Center in Moscow.
April 10, 2018
ISU students to participate in Archaeology Field School in Kimberly this May at mammoth site
POCATELLO – This May, Idaho State University anthropology students will have the opportunity to participate in the 2018 ISU Archaeology Field School. Students will spend four weeks in Kimberly, Idaho, at the Olsen Mammoth Site looking for the remains of a Columbian Mammoth.
April 10, 2018
College of Business names 2018 Outstanding Student Leader
In the opening remarks of this semester’s Idaho State University College of Business Speaker Series event, College of Business Professional Development Director and Assistant Dean John Ney announced the first Outstanding Student Leader award recipient in six years.
April 10, 2018
Idaho State University goes on the road to award scholarships to three Independence High School students
BLACKFOOT - Three students with their eyes on careers in the health professions have been awarded scholarships from Idaho State University’s Kasiska Division of Health Sciences.
April 6, 2018
College of Business VITA Program Continues to File Record Returns
April 6, 2018
Idaho State University Announces Eastern Idaho Science Olympiad Winners
April 5, 2018
Idaho State Board of Education Names Kevin Satterlee ISU’s 13th President
April 4, 2018
ISU-Meridian sponsors free health screening April 19, including tests for sexually transmitted diseases and traumatic brain injury
April 4, 2018
Idaho State University’s Bengal Pharmacy Will Celebrate Grand Opening of Fourth Telepharmacy
April 3, 2018
ISU to host immigration rights attorney Melanie Gleason on April 19 for variety of events
POCATELLO — Melanie Gleason, an immigration rights attorney, will make several presentations at Idaho State University on April 19 on the theme of “From Concern to Advocacy: The Human Face of Immigration Law.”
April 3, 2018
Idaho State University’s Bengal Pharmacy will celebrate grand opening of fourth telepharmacy
KENDRICK — Bengal Pharmacy will celebrating the opening of its newest telepharmacy location in Kendrick, Idaho at an open house April 5.
April 3, 2018
Idaho State University College of Science and Engineering names Scott Snyder as new dean
POCATELLO – Idaho State University has named Scott Snyder as the new dean for the College of Science and Engineering. Snyder, who is currently the associate vice chancellor for research and creative activity for the University of Nebraska Omaha, will begin his duties on June 29.
March 30, 2018
ISU Health Fair 2018 draws about 700 people for health screenings, interactive education, display booths
POCATELLO - Attendees of the 2018 Idaho State University Health Fair highlight the wealth of information they received, and interaction between health professionals as just two reasons they enjoyed this year’s Health Fair.
March 29, 2018
Five Idaho State University faculty members honored as 2018 Outstanding Master Teachers
POCATELLO – Five Idaho State University faculty members have been chosen to receive 2018 Outstanding Master Teacher Awards. They will be honored at a reception April 10 and one will be selected for the ISU Distinguished Teacher Award and will be recognized at commencement on May 5.
March 29, 2018
Five Idaho State University faculty members to receive 2018 Outstanding Service Awards
POCATELLO – Five Idaho State University faculty members have been chosen to receive 2018 Outstanding Service Awards. They will be honored at a reception held on April 10 and one will be chosen for the 2018 Distinguished Service Award and will be recognized at Pocatello commencement on May 5.
March 29, 2018
Five Idaho State University faculty members honored with 2018 Outstanding Researcher Awards
POCATELLO – Five Idaho State University faculty members have received 2018 Outstanding Researcher Awards and will be honored at a reception on April 10. One Outstanding Researcher will receive the 2018 ISU Distinguished Researcher Award. The winner will be announced at ISU commencement on May 5.
March 29, 2018
ISU to host Easter egg hunts on April 1 and April 2
POCATELLO – Two free Easter egg hunts will be held at Idaho State University on April 1 and April 2 that are open to the campus community and the public.
March 29, 2018
'Historic Pocatello: People and Places' conference set April 28 at Idaho State University
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of History and the Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission will present the “Historic Pocatello: People and Places” conference on April 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Wood River Room.
March 29, 2018
ISU Physics Professor Steven Shropshire awarded STEM Professional of the Year
POCATELLO – The 2018 inaugural STEM Professional of the Year Award was presented to Idaho State University physics Professor Steven L. Shropshire on behalf of the engineering programs at ISU and the Eastern Idaho Engineering Council (EIEC).
March 29, 2018
ISU to hold 13th Intermountain Gender and Sexuality Conference April 12-13
POCATELLO – More than 35 presenters from across the western United States will present at Idaho State University’s 13th Intermountain Gender and Sexuality Conference on April 12 and 13. The conference will begin at 1 p.m. on April 12 and 9 a.m. on April 13. Events will be held in the Rendezvous Complex Suites A and B.
March 29, 2018
ISU College of Arts and Letters dual-enrollment pilot program shows success in second semester
POCATELLO -- Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters started its on-campus dual-enrollment pilot program in the fall of 2017 and has almost tripled the program’s size from 10 students to 29 in just one semester.
March 29, 2018
ISU-Meridian offers free hearing screenings April 11
MERIDIAN—Get your hearing screened for free April 11 at Idaho State University’s Speech and Language Clinic, 1311 E. Central Drive.
March 28, 2018
Interested students invited to Lunch with the College of Business to explore majors
POCATELLO – The College of Business at Idaho State University will host an informational Lunch with the College of Business event for all students who are interested in learning more about its programs on April 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Wood River Rooms.
March 28, 2018
ISU Japan Club to host presentation Shinto and Japanese Manners
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Japan Club will host the presentation Shinto and Japanese Manners on April 5 at 6 p.m. in the Rendezvous Complex, Room A.
March 28, 2018
ISU student Camie Parsons uses chemistry to make mark on hair industry; creates new, healthy product for fixing damaged hair
POCATELLO – Camie Parsons, a current, nontraditional Idaho State University chemistry master’s student, never imagined that being a cosmetologist would prompt her to go back to college to study chemistry. She’s now a single mother to four kids, completing graduate school and starting a business based off her cosmetology and chemistry background.
March 27, 2018
Idaho State University welcomes seven Family Medicine Residency interns
POCATELLO – Each year, the Idaho State University Family Medicine Residency Program graduates seven Family Medicine Physicians, and each year welcomes seven new interns to take their place.
March 27, 2018
ISU Department of Physics to host Science Olympics on March 31
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Physics will host a regional Science Olympiad on March 31 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Physical Science Building on the corner of Eighth Avenue and Carter Street on the ISU campus.
March 27, 2018
Kathryn M. Hildebrand named Idaho State University College of Education Dean
POCATELLO — Kathryn M. Hildebrand has been named Dean of the College of Education at Idaho State University.
March 27, 2018
Learn about careers in education at the annual ISU Education Career Fair on March 30
POCATELLO – Idaho State University College of Education invites all who are interested in a career in teaching to attend the annual ISU Education Career Fair March 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Little Wood River Room of the Pond Student Union at ISU.
March 26, 2018
ISU African Student Association to host Hakuna Matata Festival on April 28
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s African Student Association will host a Hakuna Matata Festival on April 28 at 6 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom. The festival will include different exhibits and African cultural experiences.
March 26, 2018
ISU Gender Resource Center to host Denim Day to raise awareness for sexual assault
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Gender Resource Center will host Denim Day on April 19 in support of sexual assault survivors and to make a statement against misconceptions about sexual assault. There will be speakers and a pulled pork lunch in the ISU Canoe Room in the Pond Student Union from noon to 3 p.m.
March 26, 2018
Southern rock group Marshall Tucker concert set April 11 at Idaho State University
POCATELLO – The Marshall Tucker Band leader and founder Doug Gray has fond memories about Pocatello, despite the fact the band once suffered a mishap here.
March 26, 2018
Idaho State University to present operatic version of well-known play “Our Town”
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will present “Our Town” the Opera on April 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Diane and Chick Bilyeu Theatre in Frazier Hall.
March 23, 2018
Scientific art exhibit opens April 2 at Idaho State University’s Oboler Library
POCATELLO — A seldom-seen side of Idaho science will be on display at the Idaho State University Oboler Library.
March 23, 2018
ISU Bengal Women’s Softball player Kacie Burnett plans to join a different team after graduation
POCATELLO – Idaho State University senior Kacie Burnett says there isn’t much difference between playing college softball and studying nursing.
March 23, 2018
Idaho State University students win big at the Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge
POCATELLO—Idaho State University students won a total of $24,000 at the Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge in Boise last week.
March 22, 2018
Idaho State University’s Dental Hygiene Program receives full accreditation for next seven years
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Dental Hygiene Program has recently received full accreditation status from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
March 22, 2018
Chubbuck, Pocatello mayors to recognize national service, including ISU AmeriCorps, on April 3 and 5
POCATELLO – The efforts of AmeriCorps members, including those from Idaho State University, who annually contribute more than 64,000 hours of service to communities throughout Idaho, will be recognized by Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England April 3, 6 p.m., Chubbuck City Hall, and by Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad, April 5, 6 p.m., Pocatello City Hall.
March 22, 2018
Idaho State University to hold Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 12
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Undergraduate Student Research Symposium will take place Thursday, April 12, in the Pond Student Union Wood River Room from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
March 20, 2018
ISU College of Arts and Letters sees continued success with Road Scholarship program
POCATELLO – In Spring 2017, Jacob Harris was a senior at Marsh Valley High School and was unsure of what his future held. He was then awarded the first Road Scholarship from Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters, which changed the course of his life.
March 16, 2018
Idaho State University School of Performing Arts begins Preparatory Strings Program
POCATELLO – This year the Idaho State University School of Performing Arts started the Preparatory String Program, which offers the opportunity for local community members to take private music lessons taught by ISU string students and to perform in an end-of-semester recital.
March 16, 2018
ISU “Be Advised,” “Declare Your Major” campaigns underway
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Central Academic Advising continues its “Be Advised” campaign with the additional recommendation for students to “Declare Your Major.”
ISU Graduate Research Symposium winners announced
POCATELLO — Winners from Idaho State University’s fourth annual Graduate Research Symposium have been announced.
March 16, 2018
ISU Idaho Museum of Natural History to host annual Science Trek sleep over
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University will host the 29th annual Science Trek Sleep Over for third- through fifth-graders on April 27.
March 16, 2018
Reckless Kelly to perform at ISU’s A Season of Note
POCATELLO — Country rock band Reckless Kelly is slated to perform at Idaho State University’s A Season of Note concert series on Saturday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall, located in the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
March 15, 2018
Idaho State University student loan default rates below national average
POCATELLO — Idaho State University’s cohort student loan default rate has dropped from 15 percent to 7.4 percent over the last four years.
March 13, 2018
ISU Gender Resource Center to host “The Battle Continues,” a look at women’s rights, on April 2
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Gender Resource Center will host “The Battle Continues,” a look back at the “Battle of the Sexes” and women’s rights from the 1970s to today, on April 2 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. in the Wood and Little Wood River Rooms in the Pond Student Union.
March 13, 2018
Idaho State University Breaking Boundary Award nominations open for ISU athletes
POCATELLO – Idaho State University is seeking nominations for its Breaking Boundary Awards for student athletes that will be awarded at the Bennion Banquet on April 24.
March 12, 2018
ISU Bengal Bridge, which provides college credits to new high school graduates at a reduced cost, is accepting applications until April 15
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Bengal Bridge will continue to accept applications for summer 2018 until April 15. Bengal Bridge is a seven-week summer college semester for recently graduated high school seniors. Students have the opportunity to earn 9-10 college credits towards their degree for $585 instead of the regular tuition price of $3,583.
March 12, 2018
ISU chemistry major Emily Morley to present research on potential drug delivery system at national conference
POCATELLO – Emily Morley, an Idaho State University chemistry student, has always been interested in science. But, it wasn’t until she was a freshman at ISU that she got involved in chemistry-based research and realized chemistry was her passion.
March 9, 2018
Idaho State University water quality workshop attracting experts from around the world
POCATELLO – Experts from Europe, throughout the United States, Idaho State University and Idaho will gather at ISU for a three-day Concentration Discharge Workshop March 12-14 focused on improving the science of water quality.
March 9, 2018
Idaho State University sending six student groups to the Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge
POCATELLO—Idaho State University is sending six finalist teams to the Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge next week at Boise State University on March 15-16.
March 9, 2018
Grammy Award winning singer Kathy Mattea excited about Pocatello concert at ISU
POCATELLO – She’s performed in all 50 states over the last 20-plus years and Grammy Award-winning singer Kathy Mattea will be back in Idaho to perform The Acoustic Living Room concert with her longtime collaborator and guitarist Bill Cooley on March 17 at Idaho State University.
March 7, 2018
Idaho principals share their thoughts on teacher evaluation
An Idaho State University study completed in 2017 revealed perceptions held by Idaho principals about the statewide teacher evaluation program implemented in 2015. Noteworthy findings included that principals believe the evaluation program helps them identify both good and poor teachers, helped inform the professional development needs of their teachers, and that they are adequately trained and knowledgeable about how to properly conduct teacher evaluation according to state guidelines.
March 7, 2018
Idaho State University student veteran Christopher Albano makes mark in ISU Robotics Program
POCATELLO – Not many people can say that they are a veteran, a robotics student, an active club member, a husband, a father and a mentor to elementary students. Idaho State University Student Christopher Albano is an exception.
March 7, 2018
ISU alumnus Chris Carlson pens new book on Hells Canyon
POCATELLO – Idaho State University alumnus and 2017 Professional Achievement Award winner Chris Carlson has written a new book “Hells Heroes: How an unlikely alliance saved Idaho’s Hells Canyon” that will be available in April.
March 7, 2018
ISU’s Division of Health Sciences hires Lee Ann Hancock as marketing and communications director
POCATELLO—Lee Ann Hancock is the new director of marketing and communications for Idaho State University’s Kasiska Division of Health Sciences and College of Pharmacy.
March 7, 2018
ISU’s March Career Path Intern of the Month is Paula Arinze
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Career Path Intern of the Month is Paula Arinze, an intern with the Sports Science and Physical Education (SSPE) Department since fall 2017.
March 7, 2018
ISU Physics Program to host Pi Day Physics and free pie at Pine Ridge Mall
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Physics Program will host Pi Day Physics at Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck on Wednesday, March 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. for interactive science challenges and demonstrations and a chance for participants to eat a free slice of pie.
March 6, 2018
No health insurance? Still need to protect yourself from the flu? ISU-Meridian sponsors comprehensive health screening March 15
MERIDIAN—Basic physical and dental exams and testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a community health screeningThursday, March 15, 4-7 p.m., at the Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center at Idaho State University-Meridian, 1311 E. Central Drive.
March 5, 2018
Idaho State University chemistry researchers use thermal imaging to retrieve serial numbers from stolen property in a non-destructive manner
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Department of Chemistry researchers are using thermal imaging – and a lot of complicated math formulas – to develop a nondestructive means of recovering defaced or scraped serial numbers from stolen items such as guns or vehicles.
Idaho State University presidential applicant Ricardo Azziz withdraws
POCATELLO – Idaho State University presidential finalist Ricardo Azziz, M.D., has withdrawn his application and the search will continue with the four remaining finalists.
March 2, 2018
Fahim Rahim, co-founder of the Idaho Kidney Institute, to speak at the Idaho State University College of Business Wells Fargo Speaker Series event
POCATELLO– On Thursday, March 29, Dr. Fahim Rahim, nephrologist and co-founder of the Idaho Kidney Institute, will speak on behalf of the Idaho State University College of Business’s Wells Fargo Speaker Series.
March 2, 2018
Idaho State University names Anita Smith as dean of School of Nursing
POCATELLO – Anita Smith, Ph.D., is slated to become the new dean of Idaho State University’s School of Nursing.
March 2, 2018
ISU to host fifth annual Hispanic Healthcare and Technology Careers Conference on March 3
POCATELLO – The fifth annual Hispanic Healthcare and Technology Careers Conference will be held on March 3 in the Idaho State University Pond Student Union.
March 2, 2018
“The Acoustic Living Room” Songs and Stories with Kathy Mattea, Bill Cooley set March 17 at ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center
POCATELLO – Kathy Mattea will bring her performance of “The Acoustic Living Room Songs and Stories” to the Idaho State University Stephens Performing Art Center on March 17 at 7:30 p.m.
March 2, 2018
ISU’s Healthy Bengal Coalition has designated March as Opioid Awareness Month
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Healthy Bengal Coalition has designated March as “Opioid Awareness Month” and is offering three seminars to promote awareness and education about the opioid crisis.
March 1, 2018
ISU music faculty members Geoffrey Friedley and Kori Bond to perform Schubert’s “Winterreise”
POCATELLO – On March 3 at 7:30 p.m., Idaho State University music faculty members Geoffrey Friedley, tenor, and Kori Bond, pianist, will perform Franz Schubert’s “Winterreise” in ISU’s Goranson Hall.
March 1, 2018
ISU Choirs to present Mid-Winter Concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 2
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Music will present the ISU Choirs Mid-Winter Concert on Friday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center on the ISU campus.
February 27, 2018
ISU-Meridian's Noah Harper to speak on Capitol Hill
MERIDIAN—Idaho State University-Meridian’s Noah Harper will travel to Washington, D.C., March 7-9 to participate in the Federation of American Societies for Experiential Biology’s annual Capitol Hill Day.
February 23, 2018
ISU names Rachel Azzarito new emergency services education coordinator
MERIDIAN—Rachel Azzarito is Idaho State University’s new education coordinator for the Emergency Services Department.
February 23, 2018
ISU College of Arts and Letters raises more than $65,000 at fifth annual New Year’s Eve Gala, sees record attendance
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters raised more than $65,000 in revenue at its fifth annual New Year’s Eve Gala and saw record attendance. After expenses, the remaining proceeds will benefit College of Arts and Letters students.
Discover Opportunity: ISU Day at the Capitol set for Feb. 28
BOISE – Learn about education opportunities at Idaho State University at ISU Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 28.
February 22, 2018
ISU’s successful Family Medicine Residency Program has plans to expand including rural residency spot in Rexburg
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s highly successful and lauded Family Medicine Residency Program continues to answer Idaho’s physician shortage and has plans for expansion, which includes a rural training track in Rexburg that could begin in 2019.
February 21, 2018
ISU’s Hispanic Awareness Leadership Organization to host Festival De HALO on Feb. 24
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Hispanic Awareness Leadership Organization (HALO) will host Festival De HALO on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
February 16, 2018
32nd annual Bellon Visiting Author Series to feature award-winning author Kashmira Sheth March 5-7
POCATELLO – Idaho State University College of Education and The Southeast Idaho Reading Council will host the 32nd Bellon Visiting Author Series March 5-7 with featured author/illustrator Kashmira Sheth.
February 16, 2018
Poet Rudy Francisco to perform Feb. 21 at ISU Pond Student Union
POCATELLO — Renowned spoken word poet Rudy Francisco will perform at Idaho State University Feb. 21 in the Pond Student Union Wood River Room.
February 16, 2018
Idaho Museum of Natural History to honor William Akersten at March 3 Masquerade Benefit
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History on the Idaho State University campus will honor former curator William (Bill) A. Akersten at the Museum Masquerade Benefit on March 3.
February 16, 2018
ISU to host second annual Positive Body Image Symposium on March 5 and 6
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Gender Resource Center will host a Positive Body Image Symposium on March 5 and 6 in the Rendezvous Complex Suites.
February 13, 2018
Idaho State University College of Arts and Letters to host book publishing seminar with Utah State University Press
POCATELLO—The College of Arts and Letters at Idaho State University will host a book publishing seminar titled “How to Publish with a University Press: Everything You Need to Know from Draft to Contract” with Utah State University Press on Feb. 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Rendezvous Suite B.
February 13, 2018
ISU Wind Ensemble and Civic Concert Band set to perform on Feb. 23
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Wind Ensemble and Civic Concert Band will present their first concert of the semester on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center on the ISU campus.
February 13, 2018
Idaho State University dental hygiene article named ‘Most Notable’ by Journal of Dental Education; student author Victoria Martin garners award
POCATELLO – An article written by an Idaho State University online master’s program dental hygiene student Victoria Martin and ISU faculty on her thesis committee was named one of 10 of the Most Notable Articles of 2017 published in Journal of Dental Education.
February 13, 2018
ISU mathematics and statistics Professor Shu-Chuan 'Grace' Chen receives fellowship from the Taiwanese government for sabbatical
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Associate Professor Shu-Chuan “Grace” Chen has received a distinguished fellowship from the government of Taiwan to serve a one-year sabbatical at the National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan to help support the development of bioinformatics.
February 12, 2018
Tickets for Idaho State University Marshall Tucker Band go on sale Feb. 16; concert set April 11
POCATELLO – Tickets go on sale Feb. 16 for the Idaho State University “A Season of Note” Marshall Tucker Band concert set at 7:30 p.m. April 11 in the Stephens Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
February 12, 2018
First meeting set Feb. 13 for New Idaho Chapter of (ISC) ² an internationally recognized cybersecurity organization
POCATELLO – The newly formed Idaho International Information System Security Certification Consortium or Idaho (ISC) ² Chapter is recruiting members and will have its first meeting Feb. 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Idaho State University College of Business.
February 9, 2018
ISU International Affairs Council to host 47th annual Frank Church Symposium, theme “U.S. Foreign Policy in the 21st Century”
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s International Affairs Council will host the 47th annual Frank Church Symposium on March 1 and 2 on ISU’s campus. The theme for this year’s Symposium is “U.S. Foreign Policy in the 21st Century.” Speakers will discuss international affairs, global governance, law and the political economy.
February 8, 2018
Idaho State University 12th annual Nepalese Night set Feb. 17
POCATELLO – The 12th annual Idaho State University Nepalese Night will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 17 in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
February 8, 2018
ISU to host 'Problems with Plastic' film and panel discussion on Feb. 22
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host Problems with Plastic: Film and Panel Discussion on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Wood River Room.
February 8, 2018
Idaho State University geosciences doctoral student Caitlin Rushlow’s research recognized at world’s largest geosciences meeting
POCATELLO – The honor for a winning prestigious research award was nice, but Idaho State University geosciences doctoral degree candidate Caitlin Rushlow enjoyed her time in the field in Arctic Alaska doing her research even better.
February 8, 2018
Idaho State University Public Safety receives reaccreditation by Idaho Chiefs of Police Association
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Public Safety has been reaccredited by the Idaho Chiefs of Police Association.
February 8, 2018
Idaho State University Health Fair set March 15-16, blood draws start March 1
POCATELLO – The 2018 Idaho State University Health Fair March 15 and 16 will offer numerous free and reduced-cost health screening services, health information booths and family-friendly activities for the entire community.
February 7, 2018
Finalists named in Idaho State University presidential search
The Idaho State Board of Education has announced that five finalists have been named from a list of 72 candidates who applied to become Idaho State University’s next president. The finalists were selected from a list of 10 semifinalists interviewed earlier this week by the ISU Presidential Search Committee.
February 7, 2018
Classic cowboy quartet Riders in The Sky to perform Feb. 28 at ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center
POCATELLO – Riders in the Sky will perform at Idaho State University’s Stephens Performing Arts Center in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall on Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. as part of ISU’s “A Season of Note.”
February 6, 2018
Idaho State University Career Fair set Feb. 21
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Career Center will host the Spring Career Fair Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
February 7, 2018
Idaho State University to host candlelight vigil Feb. 10 to honor Jon Huntsman, Sr.
POCATELLO ‑Idaho State University will host a candlelight vigil Saturday, Feb. 10 to honor the late Jon Huntsman, Sr.
February 6, 2018
ISU to host Middle Eastern Women in America panel discussion on Feb. 22
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Gender Resource Center will host the “Middle Eastern Women in America: Challenges, Experiences and Media” panel discussion on Feb. 22 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Rendezvous Complex Suites A-C.
February 6, 2018
ISU Positive Body Image Symposium features presentation by founders of Beauty Redefined
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Gender Resource Center will host Lexie and Lindsay Kite, the founders of Beauty Redefined, as keynote speakers for Positive Body Image Symposium, on March 5 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Rendezvous Complex Suites A-C.
February 6, 2018
Saroj Lamichhane named ISU’s February Career Path Intern of the Month
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s February Career Path Intern of the Month is Saroj Lamichhane, an intern with Continuing Education and Workforce Training.
February 6, 2018
Alan Johnson is new Fulbright Program Advisor for Idaho State University
POCATELLO – English Professor Alan Johnson, who grew up in India and has served two Fulbright scholarships, is Idaho State University’s new Fulbright Program Advisor.
February 6, 2018
Idaho State University Clinical Psychology doctoral program ranked fourth best in USA by Best Counseling Degrees
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Clinical Psychology doctoral program is ranked the fourth best in the United States by BestCounselingDegrees.net.
February 5, 2018
Idaho State University School of Performing Arts to present 'Stop Kiss'
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will present “Stop Kiss,” a provoking piece by American playwright Diana Son, on Feb. 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center Black Box Theatre.
February 1, 2018
Celebrate Idaho State event Feb. 13 features more than 100 interactive booths
POCATELLO — Families will be able to make their own slime, learn about different languages, play with robots and much more at the eighth annual Celebrate Idaho State event Feb. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Idaho State University Pond Student Union.
February 1, 2018
ISU Department of Art to host fifth annual Art a la Carte event
POCATELLO -- Idaho State University’s Department of Art will hold its fifth annual Art a la Carte event on Feb. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. to help raise money for student scholarships and visiting artists.
February 1, 2018
ISU students to perform with Los Angeles-based multi-woodwind performer Vinny Golia
POCATELLO – Idaho State University music students will have the opportunity to perform alongside jazz saxophone legend Vinny Golia on Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Goranson Hall.
February 1, 2018
Idaho Museum of Natural History to host masquerade benefit March 3
POCATELLO - The Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University will host and celebrate the third annual Museum Masquerade Benefit on beginning at 5:30 p.m. March 3 at the Juniper Hills Country Club in Pocatello.
February 1, 2018
Student Acquisition and Cultural Assimilation Association formed to help ISU international and nonresident students
POCATELLO – The Student Acquisition and Cultural Assimilation Association (SACAA) student organization has been formed at Idaho State University to help international and nonresident students acclimate to Pocatello and ISU.
January 31, 2018
Idaho State University Oboler Library hosts “Idaho Booker’s Dozen” exhibit
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Oboler Library will host the “Idaho Booker’s Dozen,” a 2017-18 traveling book arts exhibit, during February at the art hallway on the First Floor.
January 31, 2018
No health insurance? Still need to protect yourself from the flu? ISU sponsors comprehensive health screening Feb. 15 in Boise
BOISE – Basic physical and dental exams and testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, Feb. 15, 4-7 p.m., at the Whitney United Methodist Church, 3309 W. Overland Road.
January 30, 2018
Idaho State University director, professor Corey Schou serves on national cybersecurity advisory council
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Corey Schou has served the last year on the nine-member CompTIA Advisory Council on Cybersecurity, which was formed last January to address many of the most pressing cybersecurity concerns facing businesses and government.
January 30, 2018
Idaho State University College of Business opens applications for Idaho’s first Master of Healthcare Administration program launching fall 2018
POCATELLO– The Idaho State University College of Business is now accepting applications for the state’s first Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program, scheduled to begin August 2018.
January 30, 2018
Idaho State-Civic Symphony Feb. 9 features annual Valentine’s Day preconcert dinner; dinner tickets need to be purchased by Feb. 2
POCATELLO – The Idaho State-Civic Symphony will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Friday, Feb. 9, by offering a preconcert dinner at 5:30 p.m. before the Symphony’s performance at 7 p.m. at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
January 30, 2018
Idaho State University Chinese Night 2018 Feb. 19 celebrating the Year of the Dog
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Chinese Students Association will celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year at ISU Chinese Night 2018 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 19, President’s Day in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
January 30, 2018
Wives of NFL players say concussions underreported according to studies by Idaho State University’s Caroline Faure
POCATELLO – After corresponding with wives of current and former NFL players, Idaho State University researcher Caroline Faure has concluded that concussion is likely underreported in the NFL and that the wives and families of concussed and potentially concussed players could use more support.
January 26, 2018
TRIO accepting applications for McNair Scholars Program; deadline is Feb. 16
POCATELLO – Idaho State University is looking for applicants for the TRIO McNair Scholars Program, which connects undergraduate students with research opportunities that prepare them for graduate school.
January 26, 2018
Lend us your ears: Idaho State University researchers conducting hearing study
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is looking for research participants between the ages of 8 and 9 to have hearing and auditory processing done from January to December.
January 25, 2018
ISU visiting writer Matthew Babcock to read, lead workshop Feb. 7-8
POCATELLO — Idaho State University’s Creative Writing Program will host award-winning author Matthew James Babcock, a professor at BYU-Idaho who writes about the Rocky Mountain West in a variety of genres, on Feb. 7 and 8 in Pocatello.
January 25, 2018
ISU Dental Hygiene Clinic is accepting appointments
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Dental Hygiene Clinic is currently accepting appointments for teeth cleanings, teeth whitening, fillings, exams, x-rays, fluoride applications, root cleanings and other preventative services.
January 25, 2018
ISU’S Rupp Debate team to host winter public debate Feb. 6
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Rupp Debate Team will host its winter public debate on Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Salmon River Suites.
January 25, 2018
ISU Oboler Library artist reception for Victoria Zalatoris set Feb. 1
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Oboler Library will have a public reception for artist Victoria Zalatoris on Feb. 1 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
January 25, 2018
Idaho State University-Meridian to offer discounted blood screening services Feb. 8-9
MERIDIAN—The Idaho State University Bengal Lab will offer blood-draw services from 7 a.m. to noon, Feb. 8-9, in room 679 of the Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center at ISU-Meridian, 1311 E. Central Drive.
January 23, 2018
Idaho State University renames Meridian Health Science Center in honor of Sam and Aline Skaggs
MERIDIAN – Idaho State University has renamed its Meridian health science complex in honor of Sam and Aline Skaggs whose decade of financial support has helped grow the Meridian campus and provide advanced health professions education for hundreds of students and working professionals in the Treasure Valley.
January 22, 2018
ISU to host 31st annual Jazz Fest featuring Oakland funk band Howard Wiley & Extra Nappy Feb. 9 and 10
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host the 31st annual Jazz Fest on Feb. 9 and 10 featuring the Oakland-based funk band Howard Wiley & Extra Nappy.
January 22, 2018
ISU College of Business to begin annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program
POCATELLO – Students in the Idaho State University College of Business accounting programs will once again offer the community and fellow students the opportunity to have their taxes filed for free as part of the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
January 19, 2018
Idaho State University alum Steve Hernandez inducted in CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service Hall of Fame inaugural class
POCATELLO – The National Science Foundation's CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS) program announced that Idaho State University alum Steven Hernandez is one of three of the program’s inaugural class of Hall of Fame recipients, who are being recognized for making outstanding contributions to cybersecurity.
January 19, 2018
Midtown Men excited about singing 60s’ hits at Feb. 3 Stephens Center Concert
POCATELLO – The Midtown Men’s Michael Longoria guarantees that concert goers hearing his group’s renditions of hits from the 1960s are “going to want to dance and want to sing” at the group’s Feb. 3 concert in the Stephens Performing Art Center beginning at 7:30 p.m.
January 19, 2018
Idaho State University names Marvin Schulte new chair in College of Pharmacy
POCATELLO – Marvin K. Schulte is the new chair of the Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Idaho State University’s College of Pharmacy.
January 19, 2018
Snake River High School and Idaho State University to host third annual community health fair
BLACKFOOT – The health fair is Thursday, Jan. 25 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Snake River High School, 922 W. Highway 39, and it is free.
January 18, 2018
Idaho State University International Students Association to host International Night on Feb. 3.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s International Students Association will host International Night on Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
January 17, 2018
Lyn Redington named Idaho State University vice president for student affairs
POCATELLO -- Lyn Redington has been named Idaho State University’s vice president for student affairs.
January 16, 2018
ISU Professor Cindy Seiger honored at 10-Year celebration of Pocatello Fit and Fall Proof program
POCATELLO – It’s all about “using it or losing it” and one participant said he was able to “skate and ski” with his grandsons because of it. The Pocatello Senior Activity Center’s Fit and Fall Proof program celebrated its 10-year anniversary, Tuesday, Jan 16. Idaho State University’s Cindy Seiger, associate professor of physical therapy, was recognized at event because of her involvement with the program.
January 16, 2018
ISU engineering students holding fundraiser Jan. 20 to build 4-wheeled assistive vehicle
POCATELLO – A “Fundraiser for Outdoor Independence” featuring three bands and food to raise funds for Idaho State University students to build an electric adaptive assistive quadra-cycle will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight on Jan. 20 at Portneuf Valley Brewing in Pocatello.
January 12, 2018
‘Metabolism of many rivers’ topic of Minshall Lecture Jan. 25 at ISU
POCATELLO – One of the world’s leading experts in stream ecology, University of Montana Professor Robert O. Hall, will deliver the free public lecture “Metabolism of many rivers” as part of the Idaho State University G.W. Minshall Lecture Series Lecture at 4 p.m. Jan. 25 at Idaho State University.
January 12, 2018
Fishing Derby at Sportsman’s Park at American Falls Reservoir set Jan. 27
POCATELLO – A fishing derby Jan. 27 at Sportsman’s Park on the west side of American Falls Reservoir features a $500 first-place prize for the largest trout and a $100 first-place prize for perch.
January 12, 2018
ISU College of Business’s BBA HR Management degree program is acknowledged for alignment with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Guidelines
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Business’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Management with a Human Resource Management concentration has been acknowledged by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as being fully aligned with its HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
January 12, 2018
Idaho State University’s January CPI Intern of the Month is Joe Hughes
POCATELLO – Joe Hughes, a senior business major, has been named the Idaho State University January Career Path Intern of the Month.
January 12, 2018
ISU Sexual Assault Awareness Week is Jan. 22-27
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, ISU Housing and the Gender Resource Center will host a Sexual Assault Awareness Week Jan 22-27.
January 5, 2018
Free community hearing screenings at ISU-Meridian Health Science Center beginning Feb. 14
MERIDIAN—Get your hearing checked for free at a series of screenings starting Feb. 14 at the Speech and Language Clinic at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive.
January 5, 2018
Idaho State University’s National Girls and Women in Sports Day events set Jan. 11
POCATELLO - Idaho State University’s annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day Jan. 11 features free basketball tickets, neck gaiters and stickers for elementary-age children and presentation of the 2018 Trailblazer Award celebrating mentorship to women in sport.
January 3, 2018
ISU A Season of Note presents The Midtown Men Feb. 3 at Stephens Center
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s A Season of Note will present The Midtown Men, which reunites stars from the Broadway hit musical “Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons,” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 in the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
January 3, 2018
Idaho State University Martin Luther King Jr. march and program set Jan. 15
POCATELLO – The annual Idaho State University Martin Luther King Jr. march and program will be held on Jan.15 beginning at 1 p.m. at Holt Arena and ending at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
January 3, 2018
Graduate of Idaho State University Physician Assistant Program nationally recognized
December 22, 2017
ISU Leadership Development Program, Home Depot establish food pantry at Hawthorne Middle School
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Leadership Development Program, offered by the Office of Human Resources for faculty and staff in the fall semester, and Home Depot have helped Hawthorne Middle School establish a food pantry for students in need.
December 22, 2017
ISU Professor Emerita Marcia Lloyd receives honor from the National Dance Education Organization
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Professor Emerita Marcia Lloyd received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Dance Education Organization (NEDO) during its national conference in November.
December 22, 2017
The Incredible Horse exhibit to open at Idaho Museum of Natural History
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University will open the Incredible Horse exhibit Jan. 20.
December 21, 2017
Oboler Library hosts exhibition of works by Victoria Zalatoris
POCATELLO – From Jan. 5 through March 31 an eclectic and colorful group of artwork by Vicky Zalatoris will be on view in the first floor art display area of the Oboler Library on the Idaho State University Campus.
December 21, 2017
ISU football’s Everything Matters campaign exceeds goal ahead of schedule
POCATELLO – Christmas has come early for Idaho State University football’s Everything Matters fundraising campaign. The effort has exceeded its fundraising goal of $100,000 and has finished four months early.
December 20, 2017
ISU College of Business announces Idaho Entrepreneurship Challenge results
The Idaho State University College of Business’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) and U.S. Bank hosted the U.S. Bank Pitch-Off event on Dec. 7 in preparation for the Idaho Entrepreneurship Challenge (IEC).
December 19, 2017
ISU Oboler Library acquires author Annie Pike Greenwood Collection that will be focus of PBS documentary
POCATELLO – The Annie Greenwood Pike Collection of her writings, which was acquired by the Idaho State University Oboler Library Special Collections and Archives in June, will be the focus of a PBS documentary.
December 19, 2017
ISU College of Business MBA-NIATEC graduates become Chief Information Security Officers in major government programs
POCATELLO - Three-time Idaho State University graduate, Steven Hernandez was named the new chief information security officer (CISO) for the U.S. Department of Education, starting earlier this month.
December 19, 2017
Idaho State University graduate student Joseph Sacco selected for veterans legislative fellow program
POCATELLO – Joseph Sacco, an Idaho Falls native working toward a Master of Public Administration at Idaho State University, has been selected for the 2018 Veterans of Foreign Wars – Student Veterans of America (VFW-SVA) Legislative Fellowship. He is one of 10 nationally selected candidates for this fellowship.
December 18, 2017
Two Idaho State University dietetics students formulate an iron-rich chocolate recipe
POCATELLO – Chocolate is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. However, thanks to a recent project by Idaho State University dietetics seniors Josephine Cobia and Jenifer Massengale, indulging doesn’t have to mean being unhealthy.
December 14, 2017
ISU’s Stephens Performing Arts Center once again ranked fourth on list of ‘Amazing College and University Performing Arts Centers in the U.S.’
The L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center (SPAC) at Idaho State University was recently ranked fourth on tripping.com’s list “The Best College Performing Arts Centers: Top 10 to Experience in the U.S.”
December 14, 2017
ISU Master of Social Work program accepting applications for Fall 2018 semester
Idaho State University is accepting applications for the new Master of Social Work (MSW) program that starts this fall.
December 14, 2017
Bus to allow high school students from Fort Hall and Blackfoot to travel to ISU for dual-enrollment classes, helps more students prepare for college
Idaho State University’s College of Arts & Letters has received approval for high school students in Fort Hall and Blackfoot to travel to Idaho State University’s campus by commuter bus to participate in on-campus dual-enrollment programs.
December 14, 2017
Idaho State University Appoints Academic Advisor to College of Eastern Idaho Campus
December 7, 2017
Portneuf Medical Center Announces $2.5 Million Ongoing Annual Gift to Family Practice Residency Program
Portneuf Medical Center has announced an ongoing $2.5 million annual gift to Idaho State University’s Family Medicine Residency program to help train the next generation of family medicine physicians.
December 5, 2017
ISU Japanese Club to present Taiko group Dec. 15
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Japan Club will present at Taiko drumming performance at 5 p.m. Dec. 15 in the Bengal Café located in the Pond Student Union.
December 5, 2017
Idaho State University earns three military-friendly designations for 2018
POCATELLO – Idaho State University has been recognized by three national organizations for its excellent support of military-bound students and veteran students.
December 5, 2017
Idaho State University December's CPI Intern of the Month is Leah Kollmeyer
POCATELLO – Leah Kollmeyer, a senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology at Idaho State University, has been named the December Career Path Intern of the Month.
December 4, 2017
Idaho ancient bison fossils now available in 3-D thanks to Bureau of Reclamation, Idaho Museum of Natural History
BOISE, Idaho — The Bureau of Reclamation and the Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH), which is located on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello, have partnered to make fossils more available to the public. Beginning today, the 3-D scan models of Bison latifrons specimens are available online to view, download, and print in 3-D.
November 30, 2017
On the cutting edge: ISU-Meridian researchers develop method to reduce drug toxicity
MERIDIAN— Researchers at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center are a step closer to finding a way to reduce severe side effects caused by powerful drugs used to treat illness and disease.
November 29, 2017
ISU College of Business class to share contents of new Pocatello history book on Dec. 4 at Juniper Hills
POCATELLO – An Idaho State University honors class will share the stories and photos they have collected for a new history book of Pocatello at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Juniper Hills Country Club.
November 28, 2017
Idaho State University's Sharlene Jolley receives Educational Advocate Award
POCATELLO – Sharlene Jolley, a chemistry teacher at Idaho State University’s Idaho Falls campus, understands that learning is cyclic and must be repeated until understood and that not all students learn at the same pace. Her dedication to her students earned her the Educational Advocate Award from the Partnership for Science and Technology at the Regional Energy Alliance earlier this year.
November 28, 2017
ISU nursing graduate student Bill Sabel receives national award
POCATELLO – Bill Sabel, a Doctor of Nursing Practice student in the Idaho State University School of Nursing, has received the 2018 American Association of Nurse Practitioner State Award for Excellence.
November 28, 2017
ISU College of Arts and Letters announces December events
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts & Letters has announced its December events. For more information, contact Melissa Lee at leemeli@isu.edu or (208) 282-1404.
November 22, 2017
Idaho State University pitch-off contest for new business ideas on Dec. 7 features $2,000 first prize
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Business’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) and U.S. Bank will host a Pitch-Off Contest, featuring a $2,000 first prize, on Dec. 7 at ISU.
November 22, 2017
The Collin Raye Christmas performance will be Dec. 16 at ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center
POCATELLO – A special Christmas performance by Collin Raye on Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. will be presented by Idaho State University’s A Season of Note at the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
November 22, 2017
ISU Bengal Pharmacy’s Bret Jacobson named ISU 2017 CPI Supervisor of the Semester
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Bengal Pharmacy’s Bret Jacobson has been named the ISU Career Path Internship program’s Fall 2017 CPI Supervisor of the Semester.
November 17, 2017
Idaho State University to receive $220,000 Energy Incentive Rebate from Idaho Power
POCATELLO – Idaho Power will honor Idaho State University’s Holt Arena on Monday, Nov. 20, for a major lighting upgrade that resulted in substantial energy savings. On Monday at 3 p.m., leadership from Idaho Power will visit Holt Arena and present ISU with an incentive check for $219,118, an amount that is $36,000 more than initial estimates.
November 17, 2017
Idaho State University engineering department, students get two more testing facilities – drop/impact site, asphalt lab – up and running
POCATELLO – Another two Idaho State University civil engineering testing facilities, built and refurbished by students, are ready to be used for teaching, research and testing by the University and general communities.
November 17, 2017
Idaho State University Japan Club announces final fall events, movie and Shinto presentation
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Japan Club will hold two more events fall semester, including its last Japanese movie night on Nov. 30 and a presentation on the Japanese Shinto philosophy on Dec. 5.
November 17, 2017
ISU Diversity Resource Center to recognize World Aids Day 2017, speaker to address Idaho Code 39-608
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Diversity Resource Center will host Worlds AIDS Day from 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 1 in the in the Rendezvous Complex. Kevin Lish, board chair of All Under One Roof and lead member of the Idaho Coalition for HIV Health and Safety, will speak on the coalition’s important work to modernize Idaho Code 39-608.
November 15, 2017
Winners of 20th annual 2017 National Outdoor Book Awards announced by Idaho State University
POCATELLO – The works of John Gierach were honored among the winners of 2017 National Outdoor Books. This year is the 20th anniversary of the awards, which are among the most prestigious honors in outdoor writing and publishing.
November 14, 2017
Idaho State University School of Nursing, partners to Celebrate National Rural Health Day
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University School of Nursing will join the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and other state/national rural stakeholders in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, Nov. 16.
November 14, 2017
Nov. 12-18 is National Nurse Practitioner Week; Mayor Blad to deliver proclamation
POCATELLO – The role of the nurse practitioner will be showcased Nov. 12-18 as National Nurse Practitioner Week is recognized across the nation. In Pocatello, Mayor Brian Blad will deliver a proclamation recognizing the week Nov. 16 at the City Council meeting.
November 13, 2017
Idaho State University announces receipt of $1.3 million Upward Bound Grant to help veterans pursue higher education
POCATELLO – Idaho State University announced the receipt of a $1.3 million TRIO Veterans Upward Bound grant for a pre-college program to help veterans pursue higher education, at an event honoring veterans at ISU Monday, Nov. 13.
November 10, 2017
Jerimiah Phillips selected as Idaho State University’s Career Path Intern of the month
POCATELLO – Jerimiah Phillips, a senior majoring in anthropology, has been selected as Idaho State University’s Career Path Intern (CPI) for the month of November.
November 8, 2017
ISU Symphonic Band and Civic Concert Band to perform Nov. 15
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Symphonic Band and Civic Concert Band will perform their second concert of the semester on Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m., in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
November 7, 2017
Idaho State University Rupp Debate Society wins online debate tournament
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Rupp Debate Society debaters Raiven Nickerson and Alexander Vail won both divisions of Climb Online International Public Debate Association (IPDA) tournament held Nov. 5.
November 7, 2017
ISU Professor Elizabeth Brunner receives grant from Idaho Humanities Council to travel to China for conduct research
POCATELLO – Elizabeth Brunner, a professor in the Idaho State University Department of Communication, Media and Persuasion, recently received a $3,500 grant from the Idaho Humanities Council to fund her travel to China to conduct research for her next book.
November 7, 2017
Idaho State University researchers continue work on augmented reality device to aid arm rehabilitation
POCATELLO — Idaho State University mechanical engineering and physical therapy faculty and graduate students have teamed up to create a virtual reality system that will potentially assist with arm rehabilitation for people who have suffered from strokes.
November 7, 2017
Idaho State University School of Performing Arts to present Dr. Seuss classic “The Cat in the Hat”
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will bring Dr. Seuss’s classic book “The Cat in the Hat” to life on stage on Nov. 11, 13, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be two matinee performances on Nov. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m.
November 6, 2017
No health insurance? ISU sponsors comprehensive health screening Nov. 16
NAMPA—Basic physical and dental exams and testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, Nov. 16, 4-7 p.m., at the Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho, 315 Stampede Drive, in Nampa.
November 6, 2017
ISU TRIO program will recognize students Nov. 7-8 at National First Generation College Student Day
POCATELLO – First-generation students at Idaho State University will be honored Nov. 7-8 by ISU’s TRIO program at the inaugural First-Generation College Celebration.
November 6, 2017
Businesses to host local climate summit with workshops at Idaho State University, Boise State University and University of Idaho
POCATELLO – A first-of-its kind statewide summit will bring together Idahoans for an interactive two-day conversation entitled Safeguarding Idaho’s Economy in a Changing Climate - Our Water, Our Land, Our Health, Our Future on Nov. 16 and 17.
November 2, 2017
ISU announces Eilee Fahnestock as 2017 President's Holiday Card Contest winner, Deborah Harris is runner-up
POCATELLO — Eilee Fahnestock, a senior from Idaho Falls majoring in anthropology at Idaho State University, won a $1,000 prize for her winning holiday card design that will appear on the front of ISU’s official 2017 holiday greeting card.
November 2, 2017
ISU Jazz Bands to present 6th annual ISU Jazz Concert Series at the Portneuf Valley Brewery
POCATELLO— The Idaho State University Jazz Bands will present the 6th annual ISU Jazz Concert Series at the Portneuf Valley Brewery on Nov. 8, Jan 24 and April 11.
November 2, 2017
David Archuleta will return to Pocatello for Season of Note Nov. 18 at ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center
POCATELLO – In 2008, more than 30 million viewers fell in love with his voice. Now David Archuleta will perform a concert for this Idaho State University’s A Season of Note on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
November 2, 2017
College of Arts & Letters announces November events
POCATELLO— Idaho State University’s College of Arts & Letters will host 12 events surrounding music, theatre, art and English during the month of November. For more information, contact Melissa Lee at leemeli@isu.edu or (208) 282-1404.
November 2, 2017
Muggle Magic back at the Idaho Museum of Natural History
POCATELLO – Combining the magical world of Harry Potter with the real magic of science, the Idaho Museum of Natural History’s annual Muggle Magic event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11 on the Idaho State University Pocatello campus.
November 1, 2017
ISU professors receive $50,000 award to create partnerships with prediabetes communities in Idaho’s rural Latino population
POCATELLO – Idaho State University professors Mary A. Nies and Cathleen Tarp recently received a $50,000 award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to create partnerships with prediabetes communities in Idaho’s rural Latino population.
November 1, 2017
Idaho State-Civic Symphony to host cellist Zuill Bailey Nov. 8 and 10
POCATELLO – The Idaho State-Civic Symphony will host an evening of “Wine and Music,” featuring a variety of wines and a solo performance by internationally acclaimed virtuoso and two-time Grammy award winning cellist, Zuill Bailey.
November 1, 2017
Diversity Week events run Nov. 6-9 at Idaho State University
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will celebrate Diversity Week Nov. 6-9 with a movie, brown bag luncheons and an evening discussion.
November 1, 2017
Smylie Family Legacy Fund donates $100,000 to Idaho State University health professions programs
MERIDIAN-Idaho State University has received a $100,000 gift from an iconic Idaho family to support health professions programs and the medical sciences at the ISU-Meridian Health Science Center, according to university officials.
October 31, 2017
Idaho State University alumna Lindsay Brown lands recruiting coordinator position with Career Center’s guidance
POCATELLO – When Lindsay Brown first visited Idaho State University’s Career Center for an assignment during her senior year of college, she didn’t plan on making more than one appointment. After that first visit, though, she decided she wanted to see more of the services it had to offer.
October 31, 2017
Free community hearing screenings at ISU-Meridian Health Science Center beginning Nov. 14
October 30, 2017
Idaho State University wins Idaho Innovation Award for medical isotopes project
BOISE – Idaho State University’s Cu-67 technology developed at the Idaho Accelerator Center was named Early Stage Innovation of the Year at the 2017 Idaho Innovation Awards presented by Stoel Rives.
October 30, 2017
Idaho State University TRIO receives two Upward Bound grants worth more than $3 Million
POCATELLO – Higher education is a different language, and it is easy to hit roadblocks if you are not raised knowing how to navigate it. This is why Idaho State University’s TRIO program has renewed the Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) grants this year. Combined, the two grants provide more than $3 million of support for ISU students.
October 27, 2017
Renowned poet Christopher Howell to visit Pocatello, reading Nov. 8
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of English and Philosophy will host poet Christopher Howell for a poetry reading on Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. in ISU Pond Student Union Bengal Café.
October 27, 2017
ISU Pinyon Jay Press to hold Papermaking Open House and Letterpress Make and Take Studio
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Pinyon Jay Press will host two events in November including a papermaking open house and a make and take studio.
October 26, 2017
ISU to present Opera Idaho’s “L’elisir d’amore” and Metropolitan Opera National Council District Auditions Nov. 3 and 4
POCATELLO – Opera Idaho will present Donizetti's charming comedy, “L'elisir d'amore” in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center on Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
October 26, 2017
Idaho State University’s Oboler Library to display metal artwork created by students in new exhibit
POCATELLO – On Oct. 30, Idaho State University’s Eli M. Oboler Library will unveil a new exhibit featuring metal artwork created by ISU art students.
October 26, 2017
Record turnout for ISU-Meridian’s Health Science Experience Night and Pharmacy Open House
MERIDIAN — An estimated 600 people—including 300 high school and college students—attended the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Experience Night and Pharmacy Open House Oct. 24.
October 25, 2017
'Genetic Tools for Species Conservation' — Phi Kappa Phi Scholarly Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 26 at ISU
POCATELLO — Janet L. Loxterman, associate professor and assistant chair of the Idaho State University Department of Biological Sciences, will present the annual Phi Kappa Phi Scholarly Lecture "Genetic Tools for Species Conservation" at 7 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Salmon River Suite of the Pond Student Union on the campus of Idaho State University, and the community is invited to attend.
October 25, 2017
ISU Jazz Bands to perform Oct. 27
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Jazz Bands will perform a concert on Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
October 24, 2017
Bellamy Brothers excited about bringing their 40 years tour to Pocatello Oct. 28
POCATELLO – You might think touring on the road for 40-years plus might get old, but it doesn’t for the Bellamy Brothers who will perform their accumulated hits from the country and popular music charts at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Idaho State University.
October 24, 2017
Opera Idaho to present Gaetano Donizetti’s “L’elisir d’amore” Nov. 3 at ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center
POCATELLO – Cited as one of opera’s most endearing comedies, Gaetano Donizetti’s “L’elisir d’amore,” will be bringing an updated version of this comedy to the Stephens Performing Arts Center Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
October 23, 2017
Pocatello's Ty Peterson featured in Warren Miller’s “Line of Descent” movie showing at Frazier Hall Auditorium on Nov. 4
POCATELLO – Pocatello’s own Ty Peterson will be featured in the Warren Miller ski movie “Line of Descent” when it shows at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Idaho State University’s Frazier Hall and he’ll also be present at the showing signing posters and sharing his experiences.
October 23, 2017
ISU’s Faculty Showcase of scholarly and creative works is Nov. 2
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Faculty Showcase of scholarly and creative works will held 4:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 on the first floor of the ISU Oboler Library.
October 23, 2017
Idaho State University Women’s Club Holiday Fair set Nov. 10-11 at Pond Student Union Ballroom
POCATELLO – The 47th annual Idaho State University Women’s Club Holiday Fair will be held Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the ISU Pond Student Union Ballroom.
October 20, 2017
Idaho State University researchers Robert Holman, Kenneth Rodnick publish research on diabetes
POCATELLO – Chemistry Professor Robert Holman and Biological Sciences Professor Kenneth Rodnick, two researchers from Idaho State University, conducted interdisciplinary research in order to further understand the early chemical processes involved with diabetic complications.
October 20, 2017
Hoffman California Fabrics joins ISU Licensees Company; brings unique, innovative fabric designs to Pocatello market
POCATELLO – Hoffman Fabrics announced it is adding the licensed marks/images of Idaho State University to its list of national universities.
October 20, 2017
ISU School of Performing Arts to present free production of classic “The Taming of the Shrew”
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will present William Shakespeare’s classic “The Taming of the Shrew” on Oct. 28 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Beverly B. Bistline Thrust Theatre in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center. Both performances are free to the public, which is made possible by a grant from the F.M., Anne G., and Beverly B. Bistline Foundation.
October 19, 2017
ISU Physics and Pocatello Kiwanis to host a Haunted Science Lab
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Society of Physics Students, the Kiwanis Club of Pocatello and the ISU Department of Physics will host a Haunted Science Laboratory exhibit open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 28, 5 – 9 p.m., and on Sunday, Oct. 29, 1 – 5 p.m. in the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck.
October 19, 2017
“Fire & Ice” theme of ISU College of Arts & Letters 5th annual New Year’s Eve Gala
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Arts & Letters has announced that “Fire & Ice” will be the theme of the 2017 New Year’s Eve Gala.
October 19, 2017
ISU CW HOG to host Pocatello Ski Swap Nov. 3-4, new Warren Miller film “Line of Descent” Nov. 4
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (CW HOG) in association with Pocatello Ski Association, Pebble Creek Junior Race Team and Pebble Creek Ski Patrol will host the annual Pocatello Ski Swap from Nov. 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
October 18, 2017
ISU Gender Resource Center to present trans speakers Aydian Dowling and Jodi Dunn on Nov. 9
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Gender Resource Center will present trans speakers Aydian Dowling with special guest speaker Jodi Dunn from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Rendezvous Complex Suites A,B and C.
October 17, 2017
Idaho State University students promote #ChoosePT campaign to curb opiate abuse
POCATELLO — Idaho State University physical therapist assistant students have joined the fight in the opioid epidemic by promoting the #choosePT movement, a national campaign to inform the public about physical therapy as an option for pain control.
October 17, 2017
ISU nursing professor Mary Nies receives $50,000 award to study prediabetes in Idaho’s Latino population
POCATELLO-Idaho State University professor and director of nursing research, Mary Nies, is the recipient of a $50,000 funding award to study diabetes prevention in Idaho’s rural Latino communities.
October 17, 2017
Idaho Entrepreneurship Challenge underway at the Idaho State University College of Business
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Business’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development is once again leading a group of students in the Boise competition, the Idaho Entrepreneurship Challenge (IEC) and the challenge is well underway according to CEED director, Jeff Street.
October 16, 2017
Bellamy Brothers to perform Oct. 28 at ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center
POCATELLO – Howard and David Bellamy of the Bellamy Brothers will present their 40 years of success as country and pop singers at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center’s Jensen Grand Concert Hall on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
October 16, 2017
ISU’s Jon Stoner named 2017 Idaho Innovation Awards finalist
BOISE — Idaho State University’s Jon Stoner is among the finalists for the 12th annual Idaho Innovation Awards, which will be presented Oct. 24 at an awards presentation at Boise Centre held during the Idaho Technology Council’s eighth annual Hall of Fame.
October 13, 2017
College of Business’s CEED program receives $100,000 from U.S. Bank
The U.S. Bank Foundation has generously made a three-year, $100,000 investment in the Idaho State University College of Business to sustain and grow the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED).
October 13, 2017
Idaho State University will induct six into Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 21
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Office of Alumni Relations and ISU Alumni Association will induct five new members into its Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 21.
October 13, 2017
ISU Marching Band Invitational set Oct. 14
POCATELLO – On Saturday, Oct. 14, 22 bands from Idaho and Nevada will be competing in the 2017 Idaho State University Mountain West Marching Band Invitational.
October 12, 2017
“Be Advised,” “Declare Your Major” campaigns gearing up for spring class registration
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Central Academic Advising continues its “Be Advised” campaign with the additional recommendation for students to “Declare Your Major.”
October 13, 2017
ISU to present 32nd annual ISU Choral Invitational Festival on Oct. 21
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Music will present the 32nd Annual ISU Choral Invitational Festival Concert on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
October 12, 2017
Idaho NSF EPSCoR annual meeting hosted at ISU; participants exploring research on how cities grow out into rural areas
POCATELLO – Researchers are discussing how mid-sized cities grow out into rural areas at the Idaho National Science Foundation EPSCoR annual meeting being hosted at Idaho State University this week.
October 12, 2017
Idaho State University Japan Night scheduled Oct. 28
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Japan Club will host its annual Japan Night on Oct. 28 in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
October 12, 2017
ISU to host Opera Idaho performance of “L’eliser d’amore” on Nov. 3
POCATELLO – Opera Idaho will present Gaetano Donizetti’s “L’elisir d’amore” Nov. 3 in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
October 10, 2017
No health insurance? Free comprehensive health screening at ISU-Meridian Oct. 19
MERIDIAN--Basic physical and dental exams and testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, Oct. 19, 4-7 p.m., at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 East Central Drive.
October 9, 2017
ISU-Meridian Health Science Experience Night and Pharmacy Open House set for Oct. 24
MERIDIAN—Learn about dozens of Idaho State University health professions programs, tour the Meridian campus, and get a flu shot at Health Science Experience Night and the Pharmacy Open House, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5-7:30 p.m. Both events are at the ISU–Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive.
October 5, 2017
Idaho State University John B. Davis Gallery accepting submissions for 'Vigilance: Veterans Art Exhibition'
POCATELLO – Local veterans within the campus and Pocatello community are encouraged to submit their artwork for the “Vigilance: Veterans Art Exhibition” at Idaho State University’s John B. Davis gallery.
October 5, 2017
ISU College of Arts and Letters announces October events
POCATELLO – The College of Arts & Letters will present 11 music, theatre and art events during the month of October. For more information on these events, contact Melissa Lee at leemeli@isu.edu or (208) 282-1404.
October 4, 2017
Spirits & Skeletons at Idaho Museum of Natural History
POCATELLO – Join the Idaho Museum of Natural History on the campus of Idaho State University on October’s Friday the 13th, for Spirits & Skeletons, a costume party and fundraiser.
October 4, 2017
Bison Exhibit on display at Idaho Museum of Natural History
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History on the campus of Idaho State University will open its “BISON” exhibit on Oct. 14.
October 3, 2017
Elizabeth Smart to keynote 'Surviving Voices' week at ISU in December
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters will host a week of events Dec. 5-8 raising awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence titled “Surviving Voices,” which includes a keynote address by Elizabeth Smart.
October 3, 2017
Stephanie Bachman named ISU’s October CPI Intern of the Month
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s October Career Path Intern of the Month is Stephanie Bachman, a senior majoring in English with an emphasis in public relations.
October 3, 2017
ISU’s Claudia Allen receives national recognition as the 2017 Idaho SBDC State Star
POCATELLO – Idaho Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business Consultant, Claudia Allen, was recognized as the Idaho State Star at the recent America’s Small Business Development Center conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
October 2, 2017
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University National Information Assurance Training and Education Center (NIATEC) reminds the public that October is Cyber Security Awareness Month.
October 2, 2017
ISU Department of Art receives grant to help with community art projects
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of Art has announced two new community art projects to take place in Pocatello, both incorporating generations and inclusion.
October 2, 2017
Volunteers needed for the 2017 Haunted Science Lab
POCATELLO – Volunteers are needed in October for the 2017 Haunted Science Lab in Pocatello.
September 29, 2017
Gift of ‘Valentine’ sculpture unveiled at Idaho State University showing a lot of love
POCATELLO – If Bill Byrne’s college roommate had been a little taller in 1963, Idaho State University might never have received the beautiful life-sized bronze “Valentine” sculpture by renowned artist George Lundeen, which was unveiled on campus Thursday, Sept. 29.
September 27, 2017
ISU Oboler Library presents “Distilled Life”– still life oil paintings by Gabrielle Sivitz
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Eli M. Oboler Library is presenting an exhibition of oil paintings by Gabrielle Sivitz running from Oct. 3 to Jan. 3.
September 27, 2017
ISU Professor Keith Reinhardt contributes, co-authors paper on what kills trees during drought that appeared in journal Nature Ecology and Evolution
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Keith Reinhardt contributed to and co-authored a paper published in the journal Nature Ecology, and Evolution about what kills tree during drought that received wide spread attention in scientific outlets.
September 26, 2017
Idaho State University teams up with partners to protect crops against molds
POCATELLO – Idaho State University researcher Peter Sheridan and his partners at Idaho Hydro Tech (IHT) and Boise State University are teaming up on green technology to protect stored potatoes and other crops from molds and, potentially, other pathogens.
September 26, 2017
ISU School of Performing Arts to present Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts, Department of Theatre and Dance, will present Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” on Oct. 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
September 26, 2017
ISU to unveil special sculpture gift 'Valentine' September 28
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will celebrate the unveiling of the sculpture “Valentine” by George Lundeen at 4 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Hutchinson Quadrangle Amphitheater near the Pond Student Union Hypostyle.
September 21, 2017
ISU Structural Dynamics Laboratory can test ability of structures to withstand earthquakes
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Engineering Research Complex’s Structural Dynamics Laboratory can test the ability of structures to withstand earthquakes.
September 21, 2017
ISU Department of Psychology secures $50,871 grant to study spirituality and psychotherapy
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of Psychology received a $50,871 grant from Brigham Young University to study psychotherapy with the integration of spirituality in treatment.
September 19, 2017
ISU student researchers work to improve Marsh Creek water quality
POCATELLO – Two Idaho State University geosciences students, master’s student Graham Meese and undergraduate Jeffery Carpenter, are working with geosciences Associate Professor Ben Crosby on a long-term study of Marsh Creek, a major tributary to the Portneuf River.
September 19, 2017
Healthy aging, nutrition and disease management among topics at ISU Thomas Geriatric Symposium Oct. 6
The 10th annual Idaho State University Thomas Geriatric Symposium is Friday, Oct. 6 at the Idaho State University Pond Student Union Ballroom in Pocatello and the ISU-Meridian Health Science Center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
September 18, 2017
Idaho State University holiday card contest open to students; top prize is $1,000, entry deadline is Oct. 10
POCATELLO – Idaho State University undergraduate and graduate students can enter a contest to create the design for this year’s ISU holiday card.
September 18, 2017
Idaho State University Japan Club announces fall events
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Japan Club has released its full list of events for the fall semester.
September 18, 2017
Healthy Bengal Wellness Fair set Sept. 20
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Wellness Center will host the Healthy Bengal Wellness Fair on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Rendezvous Atrium.
September 15, 2017
Idaho’s Writer-in-Residence Christian Winn to visit Idaho State University
POCATELLO --Idaho State University’s Department of English and Philosophy will host the Idaho Commission on the Arts’ Idaho Writer-in-Residence Christian Winn on Sept. 21.
September 15, 2017
2017 Idaho State University Homecoming award recipients announced; Alumni Recognition Dinner set Sept. 29 at 6 p.m.
POCATELLO — Idaho State University will honor current faculty, alumni and supporters with awards during the half time of the 2017 Homecoming game 2:35 p.m. Sept. 30 at Holt Arena.
September 14, 2017
I Love ISU scholarship campaign raises $250,773
POCATELLO — The 2017 annual I Love ISU campaign concluded Thursday, Sept. 14, raising $250,773 in pledges for scholarships for Idaho students.
September 14, 2017
Idaho Museum of Natural History joins Smithsonian magazine’s 13th annual Museum Day Live! Free Admission on September 23, 2017, with a Downloadable Museum Day Live! Ticket
Pocatello, Idaho — The Idaho Museum of Natural History on the campus of Idaho State University will open its doors free of charge on Saturday, Sept. 23, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 13th annual Museum Day Live!, an initiative in which participating museums across the United States emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington D.C.-based facilities, which offer free admission every day, and open their doors for free to those who download a Museum Day Live! ticket.
September 14, 2017
Idaho State University Homecoming events set Sept. 25-30
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Homecoming 2017 “Bengals for Life” will celebrate a variety of alumni events Sept. 25-30, culminating with the Homecoming Parade at 9:30 a.m. and football game at 2:30 p.m. in Holt Arena on Saturday, Sept. 30.
September 14, 2017
Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon’s Tribute to John Denver to perform Oct. 5 at ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center
POCATELLO – The award-winning Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon present a tribute to the music and legacy of John Denver at the Stephens Performing Arts Center Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
September 13, 2017
Idaho State University Career Center provides career counseling to current students and alumni
POCATELLO – After graduating from Idaho State University and completing a dietetic internship, it didn’t take Sonamarivell Granados long to find a dietitian position she wanted to apply for. To make sure she was as prepared for the application and interview process as possible, she decided to contact Jeff Christensen from the Idaho State University Career Center, part of the Division of Student Affairs.
September 12, 2017
Idaho State University’s annual CarFit event is Sept. 25 at Holt Arena
POCATELLO– Does your leg go to sleep when you drive? Any way to minimize those nerve-racking blind spots? What can happen if you sit too close to the steering wheel?
September 12, 2017
Service learning book wins ISU Teaching Literature Book Award
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of English and Philosophy has announced “Service Learning and Literary Studies in English,” edited by Laurie Grobman (Penn State University, Berks) and Roberta Rosenberg (Christopher Newport University) as the winner of the 2017 Teaching Literature Book Award.
September 8, 2017
Free flu shots and basic physical exams offered at ISU/Ada County Health Screening Sept. 21
Free flu shots, basic physical and dental exams, and onsite testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, Sept. 21, 4-7 p.m., at Whitney United Methodist Church, 3315 W. Overland Rd., in Boise.
September 7, 2017
Idaho Museum of Natural History to display Idaho State University history
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History on the campus of Idaho State University will open “I Love ISU: the Exhibit” just in time for ISU Homecoming 2017. The exhibit will run Sept. 16 – Oct. 8.
September 7, 2017
Pocatello Pump Climbing Competition/Festival Celebrating 36th year at Pocatello’s Ross Park Sept. 16-17
POCATELLO – In its 36th year, the Idaho State University Pocatello Pump set Sept. 16 and 17 is the oldest rock climbing competition in the United States.
September 5, 2017
ISU’s College of Arts and Letters announces September events
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters will present six concerts and art exhibits during the month of September. For more information on these events, contact Melissa Lee at bohnmeli@isu.edu or (208) 282-1404.
September 5, 2017
Idaho State University geosciences department stresses very small possibility of strong earthquake following recent Soda Springs seismicity
POCATELLO – Although there has been a swarm of earthquakes in Southeast Idaho the likelihood of a strong 7.0 earthquake, although possible, is remote, noted professors in the Idaho State University Department of Geosciences.
September 1, 2017
ISU awarded AmeriCorps grant to serve children and families throughout Idaho
POCATELLO—Idaho State University’s HealthCare for Children and Families AmeriCorps program has received a $345,915 federal grant to provide basic health screenings for children and connect underserved families to community resources that can improve their lives, according to the Idaho Department of Labor and ISU.
September 1, 2017
ISU Professor Dave Pearson receives National Science Foundation funding to better understand how Idaho, Montana mountains formed
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Assistant Professor Dave Pearson is teaming up with collaborators to better understand how mountain ranges in Central Idaho and Southwest Montana formed.
August 31, 2017
What it means to age: Idaho State University, Idaho Public Television and Honoring Choices® Idaho partner to raise awareness of aging and community resources
POCATELLO—When Jeff Tucker, the director of content services at Idaho Public Television, was informed about the Thomas Geriatric Symposium, he saw a natural connection in the mission of three programs: Honoring Choices® Idaho, Idaho Public Television, and Idaho State University’s Thomas Geriatric Symposium.
August 31, 2017
Idaho State University Associate Dean Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar appointed as U.S. At-Large Director for American Nuclear Society
POCATELLO – After being involved in the American Nuclear Society since 1994, Idaho State University Associate Dean of Science and Engineering Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar was elected by Society members as U.S. At-Large Director for the American Nuclear Society (ANS) this summer.
August 31, 2017
Reception for artist Tessa Fielding set Sept. 6 at Oboler Library
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Oboler Library will host a reception for artist Tessa Fielding on Sept. 6 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the library’s first floor art area.
August 31, 2017
Associated Students of Idaho State University to host 6th annual ISU Ambush obstacle run
POCATELLO – The Associated Students of Idaho State University will host the 6th annual ISU Ambush on Sept. 16 at 8 a.m. on Bartz Field.
August 29, 2017
ISU names Christopher Owens as new associate vice president for health sciences in Pocatello
POCATELLO- Dr. Christopher T. Owens is Idaho State University’s new associate vice president for health sciences serving the Pocatello campus. He’s held the position on an interim basis since January.
August 29, 2017
Reynolds Creek Critical Zone Observatory featured prominently in film ‘Voices of Fire’ airing Aug. 30 on Idaho Public TV
POCATELLO – At 9 p.m. Aug. 30 Idaho Public Television will air the documentary “Voices of Fire” that prominently features the Reynolds Creek Critical Zone Observatory, which is managed by Idaho State University.
August 29, 2017
Kickoff the 2017 I Love ISU Campaign with tailgate at Aug. 31 Bengal football game; campaign’s many events run through Sept. 14
POCATELLO – The 35th I Love ISU Campaign kicks off with a 4:30 p.m. tailgate and ribbon-cutting on Aug. 31 on the east side of Holt Arena at the Idaho State University football game against Western Oregon.
August 25, 2017
ISU's Jennifer Stamper attends Phi Kappa Phi Student Vice President Leadership Summit
Idaho State University student Jennifer Stamper recently attended the 2017 Student Vice President Leadership Summit hosted by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi—the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The event was held this summer in Denver, Colorado.
August 24, 2017
ISU Credit Union kick starts 35th annual I Love ISU Campaign with $8,000 gift
POCATELLO – ISU Credit Union Chief Operations Officer Doug Chambers handed over an $8,000 check to the Idaho State University Foundation to kickstart the 35th annual I Love ISU Campaign.
August 24, 2017
Idaho State University’s Part-Time Job and Internship Fair set Aug. 30
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Career Center will host the Part-time Job and Internship Fair on Aug. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom in Pocatello.
August 24, 2017
ISU Homecoming Parade Sept. 30; entry deadline is Sept. 15 to avoid late fee
POCATELLO – Registration is open for the Idaho State University 2017 Homecoming Parade that will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30. Parade entries are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15. After this date a $50 late fee applies. No entries will be accepted after 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept.22.
August 24, 2017
University Women annual book sale set Sept. 7-9 at Reed Gym
POCATELLO – The Pocatello Branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its annual used book sale in Idaho State University’s Reed Gymnasium West Foyer on Sept. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m., Sept. 8 from noon to 7 p.m. and Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
August 24, 2017
Idaho State University’s CW HOG to hold 36th annual Pig Out Sept. 16
POCATELLO- Idaho State University’s Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (CW HOG) is celebrating its 36th anniversary Pig Out dinner and picnic on Sept. 16.
August 24, 2017
Idaho State University awarded AHEC grant to improve primary care services in rural communities
POCATELLO—Idaho State University has been awarded a $386,250 grant to establish an area health education center or AHEC to improve access to primary care in underserved and rural communities of southeast Idaho.
August 23, 2017
Idaho State University researchers seek input from farmers, policy makers on Eastern Snake River Plain Managed Aquifer recharge
POCATELLO – Idaho State University researchers are seeking input from farmers, water managers and policy makers about their experiences with efforts to replenish the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer that began in 2016.
August 22, 2017
Idaho State University hires Patricia Marincic to lead Meridian campus
Patricia Z. Marincic is the new associate vice president for the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center. She’ll manage campus operations, academic programs and facilitate community outreach, according to university officials.
August 18, 2017
Idaho State-Civic Symphony announces Julie Sorensen as interim conductor
POCATELLO – The Idaho State Civic-Symphony has named Julie Sorensen as interim conductor for the 2017-2018 season. Sorensen is currently part of Idaho State University’s music faculty and is the conductor of the symphony’s Youth Orchestra.
August 17, 2017
Bengal Pharmacy awards two health science scholarships to students from Mackay, Challis
POCATELLO—Idaho State University senior Gabrielle McIntosh, of Mackay, and freshman Cortney Nelson, of Challis, have each received a $500 scholarship from Bengal Pharmacy for the 2017-18 academic year.
August 17, 2017
ISU Communiversity’s eighth annual “Welcome Back Orange and Black” set 4-7 p.m. Aug. 28
POCATELLO - Idaho State University students will again have a chance to win great prizes and enjoy free food, music and a variety of booths and entertainment during the eighth annual Welcome Back Orange and Black from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 28 in Old Town Pocatello.
August 16, 2017
Idaho State University annual Graduate Art Exhibition to open in the John B. Davis Gallery Aug. 29
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University annual Graduate Art Exhibition will open in the John B. Davis Gallery in the ISU Fine Arts Building on Aug. 29 and will close on Sept. 7.
August 16, 2017
Stanford University School of Medicine Associate Dean Ronald Garcia to speak to ISU Spanish for the Health Professions students
POCATELLO – Ronald Garcia, assistant dean for minority affairs at the Stanford University School of Medicine, will travel to Idaho State University to speak to Spanish for the Health Professions students and minority students on Aug. 24 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Pond Student Union North Fork Room.
August 16, 2017
ISU biological science students study cutthroat trout, gain research experience through MURI program
POCATELLO – Idaho State University junior Megan Brauner had the opportunity to assist graduate student Tyson Hallbert with his doctoral project on habitat restoration for native cutthroat trout in Southeast Idaho and present her research at the Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research (ICUR).
August 16, 2017
ISU New Students March through the Arch set Aug. 20
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University New Student March through the Arch will be held beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at Reed Gymnasium.
August 16, 2017
ISU College of Business hires two faculty members and health informatics program director
POCATELLO—Nicole Hanson and Alexander Rose have joined the College of Business marketing faculty at Idaho State University.
August 14, 2017
Idaho State University Department of Theatre and Dance announces 2017-18 season
POCATELLO – From classic to contemporary, Dr. Seuss to opera, Idaho State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will offer a great selection of productions for the 2017-18 season.
August 14, 2017
Idaho State Civic Symphony announces 2017-2018 schedule, season tickets now on sale
POCATELLO— The Idaho State-Civic Symphony announced its 2017-18 concert schedule and that season tickets are now on sale for the season.
August 14, 2017
Timothy Mucklow to speak at ISU Aug. 22
POCATELLO--Renowned military historian Dr. Timothy Mucklow, formerly with the National Security Agency, will offer a free lecture on cryptography Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m., in Room 104 of Idaho State University’s College of Business Building.
August 9, 2017
Moryah DeMott selected as August 2017 ISU Career Path Intern of the Month
POCATELLO – Moryah DeMott, an English/creative writing major, has been selected as the August 2017 Idaho State University Career Path Intern of the Month.
August 9, 2017
Idaho State University President Arthur C. Vailas announces retirement
POCATELLO — After more than a decade of service to Idaho State University, President Arthur C. Vailas has announced his plans for retirement. The announcement was made to the Idaho State Board of Education during its monthly meeting Wednesday, Aug. 9.
August 9, 2017
Local prep students gain hands-on chemistry lab research experience through Project SEED at Idaho State University
POCATELLO – Though many aspiring scientists don’t get the chance to perform lab research until they enter college, eight Southeast Idaho high school students had the opportunity to work in Idaho State University’s chemistry labs this summer thanks to the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Project SEED.
August 8, 2017
Support wildland firefighters at the Idaho Museum of Natural History on Aug. 12
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) on the Idaho State University campus will donate all admission fees collected on Saturday, Aug. 12, to help wildland firefighters.
August 8, 2017
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Idaho State University’s Research Data Center set for Aug. 16
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Office for Research will host a ribbon-cutting for ISU’s new Research Data Center (RDC) on Aug. 16 at 9:30 a.m. in the Lillibridge Engineering Building on the Pocatello campus.
August 7, 2017
Idaho State University undergrad Erin Sandmeyer gains experience working on NASA research projects
POCATELLO – Idaho State University senior Erin Sandmeyer has enjoyed her opportunity to conduct field research for NASA this summer at the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.
August 7, 2017
ISU's Shannon Kobs Nawotniak joining NASA, NOAA for underwater volcano study with implications for space travel
POCATELLO – Idaho State University geosciences Assistant Professor Shannon Kobs Nawotniak is joining a NASA and NOAA study of underwater volcanoes that has implications for searching for life on a distant moon.
August 1, 2017
ISU professor Xu, graduate student Tart-Zelvin publish article on love at Scientific American online
POCATELLO – Idaho State University psychology Professor Xiaomeng (Mona) Xu and clinical doctoral candidate, Ariana Tart-Zelvin, recently had their article “What Goes On in Our Brains When We Are in Love?” published online by Scientific American magazine.
August 1, 2017
Eighteen Idaho State University students awarded MILES scholarships to present at Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research
Thirty undergraduate students from Idaho State University were awarded Managing Idaho’s Landscapes for Ecosystem Services (MILES) internships to participate in wide range of social science, ecological and geological studies this summer.
July 31, 2017
Idaho State University announces ‘A Season of Note’ concert series lineup; season tickets go on sale Aug. 4
POCATELLO - Idaho State University will host a range of entertainment during the 2017-18 “A Season of Note” series with all performances at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center’s Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.
July 31, 2017
Rodney Carrington to perform Aug. 12 at ISU’s Stephens Performing Arts Center
POCATELLO – Comedian and musician Rodney Carrington will present two shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Idaho State University Stephens Performing Art Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
July 30, 2017
Idaho Small Business Development Centers to hold technology funding workshop statewide, including Pocatello on Aug. 15 at Idaho State University
POCATELLO – The Idaho Small Business Development Center (SBDC), headquartered in the College of Business and Economics at Boise State University, is teaming up with the Idaho National Laboratory and the Idaho Department of Commerce to bring a series of small business funding workshops to communities across Idaho, including a stop in Pocatello on Aug. 15.
July 26, 2017
Liquid nitrogen ice cream, 'phrozen physics' event Set Aug. 5 at Pine Ridge Mall
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University physics program and the Pine Ridge Mall will host a “phrozen physics” demonstration in front of Gillie’s Food Stop Aug. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 26, 2017
ISU Office of Alumni Relations to sponsor Alumni Night at the Museum July 31
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Alumni Association will host Alumni Night at the Idaho Museum of Natural History on July 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. that features free admission to the museum and a picnic.
July 26, 2017
ISU undergrad Jeremy Starkey, a MILES and MURI researcher, is working with beetles to improve ecosystems
POCATELLO – Jeremy Starkey, an undergraduate researcher in the Idaho State University Department of Biology Sciences, has been researching how the Carrion Beetle has a connection to the development of more nutrient-rich soil.
July 24, 2017
ISU College of Business students, faculty recognized in letter to senator for helping Pearlhill Technologies in Idaho Falls secure SBIR grants
POCATELLO – In June, Bamidele Omotowa, president of Pearlhill Technologies in Idaho Falls, sent a letter to Idaho Sen. James E Risch, in which he expressed thanks to the Idaho Falls Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Idaho State University for the assistance they gave which resulted in more than $1 million of grant money being awarded to Pearlhill Technologies.
July 24, 2017
Idaho State University TRiO banquet July 26 to recognize its summer scholars
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University TRiO, Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science programs will celebrate their students’ successes at a banquet from 6 to 8 p.m. July 26 in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
July 20, 2017
Idaho State University student Tami Musante becomes Idaho National Laboratory’s first ISU Career Path Intern
POCATELLO – An Idaho State University Career Path Internship assignment at the Idaho National Laboratory opened up a door to a new career for ISU student Tami Musante, who had an internship there this spring that turned into a job this summer.
July 19, 2017
ISU physics Professor Ed Tatar working on mega-science neutrino experiment; groundbreaking set July 21
POCATELLO – Idaho State University physics Professor Ed Tatar and his students are participating in a global mega-science experiment involving 1,000 other researchers from 30 countries who are studying neutrinos, which are subatomic particles with most unusual properties.
July 19, 2017
ISU Professor Emeritus Beverly Klug publishes new book ‘Riding on the Sun: Surviving and Thriving with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)'
POCATELLO – Idaho State University College of Education Professor Emerita Beverly Klug has published a new book “Riding on the Sun: Surviving and Thriving with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)” that is a chronicle of her recovery following a traffic accident.
July 19, 2017
ISU art student Tessa Fielding exhibits at Oboler Library
POCATELLO – The Oboler Library at Idaho State University is featuring a new exhibition of works on paper by Idaho native Tessa Fielding through September.
July 13, 2017
ISU graduate student Gentry Titus named July CPI of the Month for work in The Bengal Lab
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Gentry Titus, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science degree in medical lab sciences, has been named the ISU Career Path Intern (CPI) of the Month for July.
July 13, 2017
MyVA Rural Veterans Community Forum set Aug. 2 at Idaho State University
POCATELLO – The MyVA Rural Veterans Community Forum will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 2 in the Idaho State University Pond Student Union Ballroom in Pocatello.
July 13, 2017
ISU alum Rafi Ahmed to receive 2017 Robert Koch Award for pioneering studies on immunological memory
POCATELLO—Idaho State University alum Rafi Ahmed will receive the 2017 Robert Koch Award on November 3 at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Berlin. Ahmed will also be receiving 120,000 euros, approximately $135,379, in prize money.
July 13, 2017
Idaho State University alumnus Spencer Lifferth helps create new company, Motes Audio
POCATELLO – Idaho State University graduate Spencer Lifferth and the company Motes Audio have launched Kadence headphones, the first headphones specifically designed with the needs of school-age children in mind.
July 6, 2017
Electrifying physics, liquid nitrogen ice cream on tap July 8 at Pine Ridge Mall
POCATELLO – An electrifying physics demonstration and liquid nitrogen ice cream provided by the Idaho State University physics program will be on tap from noon to 3 p.m. July 8 at the Pine Ridge Mall in front of Gillie’s Food Stop.
July 6, 2017
Idaho State University July 14 Bengal Bridge car wash to benefit new endowment
POCATELLO – This year’s Idaho State University Bengal Bridge students will hold the first Bengal Bridge Car Wash Fundraiser on Friday, July 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the AutoZone parking lot at 780 Yellowstone Avenue next to the Pocatello Fred Meyer.
July 3, 2017
Idaho State University researchers coordinate multi-nation studies of the benefits ecological systems provide
POCATELLO – Idaho State University is coordinating studies by researchers in Idaho and from around the world that examine how different societies in different ecosystems understand the economic and other benefits ecosystems provide.
June 30, 2017
Idaho State University, Fi-Ber Sports to test hockey skate protector using $111K Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission grant
POCATELLO – Researchers at Idaho State University are building a machine to fire hockey pucks at 100 miles per hour at hockey skate protective gear to test a product designed by Fi-Ber Sports, Inc. in Boise.
June 29, 2017
ISU College of Pharmacy's Alaska program has a successful first year
POCATELLO – It has been one year since Idaho State University united with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to offer students a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy degree without having to leave Alaska.
June 28, 2017
ISU researcher Karl Madaras-Kelly leads battle against antimicrobial resistance
MERIDIAN— In an effort to help improve care of U.S veterans, Idaho State University researcher Karl Madaras-Kelly is at the forefront of efforts to research the dangers posed by unnecessary antimicrobial use.
June 20, 2017
ISU renames campus facility Eames Advanced Technical Education and Innovations Complex
POCATELLO – The William M. and Karin A. Eames Advanced Technical Education and Innovations Complex is the new name for an Idaho State University campus facility formerly known as RISE, the Research and Innovation in Science and Engineering Complex.
June 16, 2017
Idaho State University MILES program hosts Idaho Adventure Learning Workshop for teachers
POCATELLO – The Managing Idaho’s Landscape for Ecosystem Services (MILES) program at Idaho State University held an Adventure Learning Workshop for middle and high school teachers from across Idaho this month.
June 16, 2017
Comedian, musician Rodney Carrington to present two shows Aug. 12 at ISU Stephens Center
POCATELLO – Comedian and musician Rodney Carrington will present two shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. August 12 at the Idaho State University Stephens Performing Art Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
June 14, 2017
Memorial scholarship for international students created for Ammar Al Fayiz at Idaho State University
POCATELLO- Idaho State University has created a memorial scholarship for former ISU College of Technology student, Ammar Al Fayiz who died of cancer in 2015.
June 13, 2017
ISU physics department to hold free teen water rocket workshop June 24-25
POCATELLO –There will be a free water rocket workshop for teens put on by Idaho State’s physics department from 10 a.m. to noon on June 24 and 25 at Tydeman Park in Pocatello.
June 13, 2017
Idaho State University Phi Kappa Phi installs 35 new members
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi installed 35 new members spring semester 2017.
June 7, 2017
Idaho State University appoints Caroline Faure as faculty athletics representative
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Professor Caroline Faure has been appointed as the faculty athletic representative by ISU President Arthur C. Vailas.
June 7, 2017
Move-In Day for ISU Bengal Bridge Students Set for June 11
POCATELLO – Students attending Idaho State University’s Bengal Bridge program will begin moving into the dormitories on June 11. This year, the program will run from June 12 until July 28.
June 5, 2017
Pocatello entrepreneurs work with ISU researchers to secure Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission Grant
POCATELLO – Rory Erchul and his wife, Jennifer, of Pocatello are working with Idaho State University to create an Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) grant that will allow them to further research and test their products if it is approved.
June 2, 2017
ISU-Meridian’s Kristina Blaiser honored for clinical research
MERIDIAN – Idaho State University’s School of Rehabilitation and Communications Sciences has honored associate professor Kristina Blaiser with its first Clinical Research Award for her work with children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and their families.
June 2, 2017
Idaho State University classes cancelled Aug. 21
POCATELLO – Idaho State University has announced that classes will be cancelled the first official day of classes, Monday, Aug. 21, due to the hundreds of thousands of visitors that are expected to converge on Southeast Idaho to observe the total eclipse of the sun.
June 1, 2017
ISU Summer Theatre program to present “Fiddler on the Roof”
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s summer musical “Fiddler on the Roof” will be performed on June 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16 and 17 in the Beverly B. Bistline Theatre of the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center. All performances start at 7:30 p.m., except a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on June 8.
May 31, 2017
ISU’s Summer Concert Series and barbecues set Thursdays on the Quad
POCATELLO - Idaho State University’s Summer Activities is sponsoring concerts and barbeques throughout the summer at 6 p.m. Thursdays on the Hutchinson Quadrangle
May 31, 2017
Fourteen eastern Idaho high school students receive $120,450 in scholarships from Idaho State University
POCATELLO – Fourteen eastern Idaho high school students will receive more than $120,450 in scholarships from Idaho State University toward their undergraduate degrees. The students learned about these scholarships through the College of Arts and Letters Road Scholars program.
May 31, 2017
ISU Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program receives reaccreditation by American Psychological Association; remains only accredited clinical psychology Ph.D. program in Idaho
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program has been granted accreditation from the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation (APA-CoA) for seven additional years, and remains the only accredited clinical psychology Ph.D. program in the state.
May 24, 2017
ISU traumatic brain injury study featured in national newsletter
POCATELLO - The Idaho State University Institute of Rural Health has been recognized nationally for research looking at brain injuries in Idaho in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living’s April 2017 newsletter.
May 24, 2017
Idaho State University Holt Arena to receive lighting upgrades
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Holt Arena will undergo a $536,000 lighting upgrade this summer, replacing two older lighting systems with 85 LED lighting fixtures.
May 23, 2017
Idaho Museum of Natural History to participate in Blue Star Museums, free admission for military personnel and their families
Pocatello, Idaho – The Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) on Idaho State University’s campus is proud to participate in the Blue Star Museums program for a third year.
May 23, 2017
Idaho State University history Chair Jessica Winston announced as legal literature award winner
POCATELLO -- The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) announced the names of the 2017 Joseph L. Andrews Legal Literature Award recipients and Idaho State University history chair Jessica Winston was one of the three recipients.
May 19, 2017
ISU interprofessional research team to be recognized in national publication
POCATELLO - An interprofessional team of faculty members at Idaho State University is being recognized for their research and how they were able to collaborate together.
May 19, 2017
Idaho Museum of Natural History summer programs include kids’ activities, NASA teachers' workshop
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) on Idaho State University’s campus is offering several summer camps for children and one NASA teachers’ workshop beginning in June.
May 17, 2017
ICOM breaks ground on state’s first medical school
MERIDIAN –State and local leaders, college officials and supporters gathered on the Idaho State University-Meridian campus May 17 to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the proposed Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine.
May 16, 2017
Idaho State University to host first annual ISU Summer Dance Festival in June
The College of Arts and Letters will host the first annual ISU Summer Dance Festival on June 26-30.
May 16, 2017
ISU to host eclipse workshop for teachers July 10-13; applications due June 16
POCATELLO – Idaho State University has received a $110,000 grant from the Idaho State Department of Education Math Science Partnership program to provide a workshop for teachers specifically addressing engagement opportunities to expand on the total solar eclipse that will occur on Aug. 21.
May 16, 2017
ISU Vice President Pat Terrell to retire in June
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia S. Terrell has announced her retirement effective next month.
May 15, 2017
ISU’s Renee C. Howells Awarded $20,000 Counseling Fellowship from NBCC and Affiliates
POCATELLO – NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), recently selected Idaho State University doctoral student Renee C. Howells, of Pocatello, for the National Board for Certified Counselors Minority Fellowship Program (NBCC MFP).
May 11, 2017
Idaho Condor Peru Expedition donates 25 hearing aids to deserving community in Peru
POCATELLO - Each year some of the brightest health care volunteers throughout the Southeast Idaho community travel to Peru with the Idaho Condor Peru Expedition over spring break to give locals there a better tomorrow.
May 11, 2017
Boise Metro Chamber honors ISU-Meridian for health care excellence
BOISE – The Idaho State University Meridian-Health Science Center has taken the top honor for health care industry excellence in the Small Business of the Year & Chamber Excellence Awards competition sponsored by the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Idaho State University Ranked One of America’s Best Employers
Forbes ranked Idaho State University one of “America’s Best Midsize Employers 2017,” a list that annually ranks the top U.S. employers.
May 9, 2017
Idaho State University Foundation announces Steven Muse and Kevin Jones as 2017 I Love ISU chair and co-chair
POCATELLO - Idaho Power Regional Customer Relations Manager Steven Muse and ISU Credit Union Branch Manager Kevin Jones have been announced as the respective chair and co-chair of the 2017 I Love ISU Scholarship Campaign.
May 9, 2017
ISU-Meridian confers record number of degrees at May 8 commencement
BOISE — The Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center conferred a record number of degrees at its commencement ceremony May 8 and honored audiology student Jacob Diller, who grew up in Pocatello, with the 2017 Student Excellence Award.
May 8, 2017
ISU’s May Career Path Intern of the Month is James Hunt
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s James Hunt was named the Career Path Intern (CPI) for the month of May by the ISU Career Center.
May 6, 2017
ISU confers 2,437 degrees and certificates at 2017 Commencement on May 6
POCATELLO – A total of 2,313 graduates received 2,437 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University’s spring commencement ceremonies on May 6 in Holt Arena. One hundred nineteen students received multiple certificates and/or degrees.
May 4, 2017
ISU students take home three awards from American Nuclear Society Student Conference
POCATELLO – Idaho State University nuclear science and engineering graduate students Brycen Wendt and Antonio Tahhan were recently given top honors for presenting papers at the American Nuclear Society (ANS) Student Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
May 4, 2017
'Be the Dinosaur' exhibit opens May 13 at the Idaho Museum of Natural History
Pocatello, Idaho—Dinosaurs may be extinct but they will live again this summer at the Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) at Idaho State University.
May 4, 2017
Inaugural ISU Fiddle Competition May 20 features $5,000 in prizes
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will hold its inaugural Fiddle Competition on National Fiddle Day, May 20, in Goranson Hall in the Fine Arts Building. The event will feature concerts, camping, food trucks, scholarships and more than $5,000 in prize money.
May 4, 2017
Commitment to continuing education pays off for ISU non-traditional student Amanda Bennett
For Amanda Bennett, receiving her diploma will not only represent the education she has gained at Idaho State, but it will also represent the sacrifices she has made to earn it. Bennett is a non-traditional student, a mother of two who went back to school to further her education. And that journey was not always an easy one.
May 4, 2017
ISU's Got Talent winner and new graduate Jedd Greenhalgh makes mark creating music
As a senior at Kuna High School, Jedd Greenhalgh decided to audition for Idaho State University’s music department as a way to get out of a mandatory science expo and never looked back. Since starting at ISU in 2013, he has produced 19 compositions, 11 of which were premiered at ISU, performed at a variety of events and released his original songs on iTunes and Spotify.
May 4, 2017
Tour of campus led to new career dreams for Idaho State University graduate Christina Potts
POCATELLO – In 2011, Christina Potts decided she did not want to work at a call center for the rest of her life. Although she wanted to begin attending college, she had a significant life change approaching and questioned whether it was the right time to begin.
May 4, 2017
Idaho State University robotics program was right fit for graduate Jeremy Briggs
POCATELLO – A lot of graduates to be aren’t quite sure of their post-graduation plans, but that is not the case for 20-year-old Jeremy Briggs from Pocatello who had his dream job lined up a year before graduating.
May 3, 2017
ISU’s National Student Advertising Competition Team takes top honors at district competition
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s National Student Advertising Competition team placed in the top three in the District XI regional competition held in late April in Portland, Oregon.
May 1, 2017
ISU occupational therapy students showcase research at national conference
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Master of Occupational Therapy students contributed their research findings and gained valuable insight into their future career at a national conference that also marked the profession’s centennial year.
May 8, 2017
ISU-Meridian will confer record number of degrees and recognize Student Excellence Honorees at May 8 commencement ceremony
BOISE—Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center will graduate its largest class May 8—with 292 students eligible for degrees.
May 1, 2017
Three Idaho State University faculty members honored as 2017 Distinguished Faculty
POCATELLO – Three Idaho State University faculty will be honored as Distinguished Faculty at ISU Commencement May 6 in Holt Arena.
April 28, 2017
Grammy-winning artist Amy Grant still loves life on the road; performs May 18 at ISU
POCATELLO – After almost four decades of performing hundreds of shows on the road, Grammy-winning singer Amy Grant expressed excitement about performing at Idaho State University on May 18, the final show of her most recent tour.
April 27, 2017
ISU dance students and faculty shine at American College Dance Association Northwest Conference
POCATELLO – Ten students and faculty from Idaho State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance attended the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Northwest Conference in Eugene, Ore., the week of March 28-April 2.
April 27, 2017
ISU College of Arts and Letters to host six summer camps for middle and high school students
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host six camps this summer for middle and high school students. The camps range from music to art to theatre and dance to communication.
April 27, 2017
ISU graduates March through the Arch May 5
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University 2017 Graduate Salute March through the Arch will be held beginning at noon May 5 at the Swanson Arch located on the ISU Pocatello campus between Frazier Hall and the Physical Sciences Building.
April 27, 2017
ISU will confer 2,437 degrees and certificates at 2017 commencement on May 6
POCATELLO – A total of 2,313 graduates will receive 2,437 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University’s spring commencement ceremonies, which will begin at 10 a.m. May 6 in Holt Arena.
April 27, 2017
ISU physics presents science demos in "Fire and Ice" April 29
POCATELLO — Idaho State University's Department of Physics and the Society of Physics Students will be presenting a free “Fire and Ice” demonstration show to the public on Saturday, April 29, from 4 - 5:30 p..m in room 140 of the Physical Science Building on the south west corner of 8th Avenue and Carter Street on the ISU campus.
April 27, 2017
Idaho State University Irish Club and Friends of Irish Studies Idaho to host Irish Immersion Weekend April 29 and 30
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Irish Club and the Friends of Irish Studies, Idaho community club will host an Irish Immersion Weekend on April 29 and 30.
April 26, 2017
ISU Professor Xiang Ma publishes paper in journal Nature Materials that builds knowledge bridge between the sequence and function of molecules
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Xiang Ma, research/adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, is the lead author of the paper recently published in the journal Nature Materials that helps researchers understand the relationship between material sequence and structure at the molecular level.
April 26, 2017
Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission, ISU to host 'Adventures in Idaho' symposium
POCATELLO – The Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission and the Idaho State University Department of History are hosting a symposium called “Adventures in Idaho,” focusing on the history of Idaho in the 19th and 20th centuries. The event will take place April 29 in the Wood River Room at Pond Student Union Building.
April 26, 2017
Idaho State University videographer Martin Baker again honored with Collegiate Advertising Gold Award
POCATELLO – Idaho State University videographer Martin Baker was honored with Gold and Silver Awards from the Collegiate Advertising Awards for ISU promotional videos he produced in 2016.
April 24, 2017
ISU College of Business graduate students take two trophies at International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition
POCATELLO-Six Master of Business Administration and Master of Accountancy students returned home from the International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition in Anaheim, California on Sunday with a first place win for Best Written Documents--including their business plan and annual report--and runner-up honors for Overall Simulation Performance.
April 18, 2017
Boise Chamber to honor ISU-Meridian for health care excellence
BOISE-The Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center is a finalist in the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce 2017 Small Business of the Year & Chamber Excellence Awards competition.
April 20, 2017
Student entrepreneurs find success in Boise
Idaho State University’s participation in the Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge stemmed from student Jonny Henderson and Jeff Street, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development.
April 19, 2017
ISU College of Business students to host book-signing celebration May 5
POCATELLO-Eight students who co-wrote a book this academic year about the history of Idaho State University will sign and sell copies Friday, May 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the west entrance of ISU’s Frazier Hall.
April 19, 2017
ISU student team competes in international strategy competition in California
A team of six Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Accounting students at Idaho State University’s College of Business will be traveling to Anaheim, Calif. this week to compete in the 53rd Annual International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition.
April 13, 2017
ISU Choirs Spring Concert set April 22
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University choral ensembles will present the ISU Choirs Spring Concert on Saturday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Jensen Grand Concert Hall of the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
April 13, 2017
April 25 showing of movie “Upriver,” panel discussion to kick off Portneuf River Visioning Project
POCATELLO – A showing of the movie “UPRIVER: A Film for the Willamette” and a panel discussion about how this film relates to the potential management of Portneuf River watershed will be held April 25 in the Idaho State University Pond Student Union.
April 13, 2017
ISU Professor Philip Cole heading to Vienna on invitation from International Atomic Energy Agency to plan for AccApp’17 and AccApp’19
POCATELLO – Idaho State University physics Professor Philip Cole is heading to Vienna, Austria, April 24-26 by invitation of the United Nation’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to help coordinate the AccApp’17 international conference that will be held July 31-Aug. 4 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
April 13, 2017
Winners from ISU Graduate Research Symposium announced
POCATELLO – Winners of the 2017 Idaho State University Graduate Research Symposium held this month have been announced and are listed below.
April 13, 2017
Idaho State University rodeo has another strong year; Women’s Team ranked No. 1 in region, heads to nationals June 11-17
POCATELLO –The Idaho State University Women’s Rodeo Team finished No. 1 and its member Makayla Boots won the women’s all-around in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) Rocky Mountain Region, competing against 10 other teams.
April 12, 2017
ISU theatre program named #2 on the list “The Top 10 Most Underrated College Theatre Programs for 2017 – North West Region”
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s theatre program was ranked second on onstageblog.com’s “The Top 10 Most Underrated College Theatre Programs for 2017 – North West Region.”
April 11, 2017
ISU College of Business to open a state-of-the-art distance learning classroom and student laptop workroom
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Business is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the state-of-the-art distance-learning classroom – the Idaho Central Credit Union Learning Center in Room 506 along with the Technology Teaching and Learning Center in Room 507 of the Business Administration Building.
April 11, 2017
ISU’s April Career Path Intern of the month is Callie Nielsen
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Callie Nielsen was named the Career Path Intern (CPI) for the month of April by the ISU Career Center.
April 10, 2017
ISU Professor Howard Gauthier pens book 'The Positive Leader'
MERIDIAN – Idaho State University-Meridian Associate Professor of sports science, Howard Gauthier, has penned a new book exploring the link between positive leadership and organizational success.
March 28, 2017
Idaho State University 2017 Outstanding Student Award recipients announced
POCATELLO – Idaho State University and the ISU Alumni Association proudly announce the 2017 Outstanding Student Award recipients who will be honored at Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 6, in Holt Arena.
April 10, 2017
Eleven ISU alumni honored with 2017 Professional Achievement Awards
POCATELLO – Eleven Idaho State University alumni will be honored with ISU 2017 Professional Achievement Awards at ISU Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 6, in Holt Arena.
April 6, 2017
ISU graduate student Andrew Dunn studying food history in Minidoka Internment Camp
POCATELLO – Idaho State University graduate student Andrew Dunn spent his undergraduate education studying the ins and outs of the Minidoka Internment Camp. For his graduate thesis, he decided to dig deeper into the history of food inside the internment camp, and how it affected both the camp and the world.
April 6, 2017
Premieres and music by local composers featured in ISU Wind Ensemble and Civic Concert Band concert
POCATELLO --Works by local composers, and several Pocatello premiers will be featured in the upcoming concert of the Idaho State University Wind Ensemble and Civic Concert Band. The concert will take place on April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
April 6, 2017
Noël Bakhtian named director of the Center for Advanced Energy Studies
IDAHO FALLS – Mark Peters, Idaho National Laboratory director, announced the appointment of Noël Bakhtian as director of the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) effective May 15, according to an INL press release.
April 5, 2017
Five Idaho State University faculty members honored with 2017 Outstanding Researcher Awards
POCATELLO – Five Idaho State University faculty members have received 2017 Outstanding Researcher Awards and will be honored at a reception on April 11.
April 5, 2017
Four Idaho State University faculty to receive 2017 Outstanding Service Awards
POCATELLO – Four Idaho State University faculty members have been chosen to receive 2017 Outstanding Service Awards.
April 5, 2017
Five Idaho State University faculty honored as 2017 Outstanding Master Teachers
POCATELLO – Five Idaho State University faculty members have been chosen to receive 2017 Outstanding Master Teacher awards.
April 4, 2017
Idaho State University announces Eastern Idaho Science Olympiad winning teams
POCATELLO – Holy Spirit Catholic School earned first place in the team competition and teams from Alameda Middle School earned second and third places at the Eastern Idaho Science Olympiad hosted by the Idaho State University Department of Physics in April.
April 4, 2017
ISU Holi Festival 2017 set for April 15 in Pocatello
POCATELLO – The Associated Students of Idaho State University invites all of Pocatello and the surrounding communities to experience and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of ISU at Holi: The Festival of Colors 2017 on Saturday, April 15, on the ISU Hutchinson Quadrangle.
April 4, 2017
Denim Day Campaign to prevent sexual violence set April 19 at ISU
POCATELLO – Denim Day, an annual campaign to prevent sexual violence through education and public awareness, will be observed at Idaho State University from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19 on the ISU Hutchinson Quadrangle under the Pond Student Union Hypostyle.
April 4, 2017
Monarch Trio to Perform Concert April 12 in Jensen Grand Concert Hall
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University School of Performing Arts will present the Monarch Trio in concert, Wednesday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stephens Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
April 4, 2017
ISU Anderson Center seeks to measure impact of Green Dot Training on campus
POCATELLO – To measure the impact of Green Dot Training designed to help prevent violence on the Idaho State University campus, the ISU Gender Resource Center is asking for campus community’s input by filling out an online survey.
April 4, 2017
ISU School of Performing Arts to present Shakespeare favorite “Much Ado About Nothing”
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will present William Shakespeare’s great comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” on April 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the James E. and Beverly Rogers Black Box Theatre in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
April 3, 2017
ISU to present Jazz Bands concert April 7; Kuwaiti students to perform
POCATELLO – Idaho State University jazz bands will present a concert on April 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center’s Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
March 31, 2017
ISU Public Relations Campaigns class looks to help boost volunteer numbers for Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Public Relations Campaigns class is helping Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) raise the number of volunteers they have at their Idaho Falls facility.
March 31, 2017
Photography Exhibition by John H. Williams runs April 3-June 30 at Oboler Library; reception set April 19
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Eli M. Oboler Library will display an exhibit of nature photography by John H. Williams from April 3 through June 30 in the library’s first floor art exhibit area.
March 31, 2017
ISU College of Arts and Letters to open 90 seats for area high school students to take dual-enrollment credits on campus
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters has been approved to allow 90 high school students to take dual-enrollment credits on campus with ISU professors.
March 31, 2017
ISU College of Business Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program files record returns
POCATELLO – Between January 26 to March 16, students volunteering with the 2017 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program filed more returns than the ISU College of Business has ever seen.
March 31, 2017
Idaho State University researchers contribute to new book “Resurrecting the Shark” to be released April 4
POCATELLO – In the new book “Resurrecting the Shark: A Scientific Obsession and the Mavericks Who Solved the Mystery of a 270-Million-Year-Old Fossil” to be released on April 4, author Susan Ewing combines her research with that of Idaho State University researchers Leif Tapanila and Jesse Pruitt to tell the history of the shark known as Helicoprion, also nicknamed “buzzsaw shark."
March 31, 2017
ISU to host Western Alliance roundtable on April 14 featuring guest Martin Farr from Newcastle University, UK
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of History will host a roundtable discussion on the topic “The future of the Western Alliance” on April 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Rendezvous Complex B Suite.
March 31, 2017
Stand-up economist Yoram Bauman to perform at Idaho State University
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Business is hosting Yoram Bauman, “The World’s First and Only Stand-Up Economist” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in the Frazier Hall Bilyeau Auditorium.
March 31, 2017
Idaho State University ROTC and Veteran Student Services Center to host Southeast Idaho Military Ball
POCATELLO – Idaho State University ROTC and Veteran Student Services Center will host the second annual Southeast Idaho Military Ball to honor our military and veteran communities on April 28 from 7 to 11 p.m. in the ISU Pond Student Union Ballroom.
March 31, 2017
Basic physical and dental exams offered at ISU/Ada County Health Screening April 13
BOISE – Basic physical and dental exams and onsite testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, April 13, 4-7 p.m., at Whittier Elementary School, 301 N. 29th St., in Boise.
March 30, 2017
Idaho State University announces retirement of Head Football Coach Mike Kramer
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Head Football Coach Mike Kramer has announced that he will retire as head football coach effective immediately.
March 30, 2017
ISU Professor Shawn Bearden seeks support for World Marathon Challenge to fight stigma of depression; 7 runs, 7 continents, in 7 Days
POCATELLO – To raise awareness and help end the stigma of depression, Idaho State University Professor Shawn Bearden plans to run seven marathons in seven consecutive days on all of the Earth’s seven continents.
March 29, 2017
ISU College of Pharmacy students train Public Safety on use of emergency overdose medication
POCATELLO- Public Safety officers at Idaho State University now have the proper training to deliver emergency overdose medication thanks to Generation Rx, a group led by College of Pharmacy students whose goal is to prevent the misuse of prescription medications.
March 29, 2017
ISU Graduate Research Symposium set March 31-April 1 at Pond Student Union
POCATELLO – The 2017 Idaho State University Graduate Research Symposium “Showcasing Scholarly and Creative Works” will be held March 31 and April 1 at the Pond Student Union.
March 28, 2017
ISU physics to host Science Olympiad April 1
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Physics will host a regional Science Olympiad on Saturday, April 1, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Physical Science Building on the corner of Eighth Avenue and Carter Street on the ISU campus.
March 27, 2017
Idaho State University study links nitrate contamination in lower Portneuf Valley watershed to septic tanks
POCATELLO – Idaho State University researchers have established a clear link to septic sources of nitrate contamination in about one-third of the 100 private wells in the Lower Portneuf Valley Watershed sampled for a study.
March 27, 2017
Native Americans United to host 46th ISU Powwow March 31-April 1
POCATELLO – The student group Native Americans United will host the 46th annual Idaho State University Powwow March 31-April 1 at the ISU Reed Gymnasium.
March 27, 2017
Idaho State University alumna well represented at 2017 Idaho Business Review Women of the Year Award gala in Boise
POCATELLO – Five Idaho State University alumna were among the 50 women recognized at the 2017 Idaho Business Review Women of the Year award gala and reception held this March at the Boise Centre.
March 27, 2017
ISU’s March Career Path Intern of the Month is John Mulvaney
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s John Mulvaney was named the Career Path Intern (CPI) for the month of March by the ISU Career Center.
March 24, 2017
ISU Academic Advising continues “Be Advised,” “Declare Your Major” campaigns
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Central Academic Advising continues its “Be Advised” campaign with the additional recommendation for students to “Declare Your Major.”
March 24, 2017
ISU audiology program has strong showing at national conference
ATLANTA – Students and a professor from Idaho State University’s Doctor of Audiology program presented their research at the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) conference in Atlanta, Georgia in February.
March 24, 2017
Idaho Museum of Natural History announces extended hours
Pocatello – Just in time for spring break the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University announces spring and summer hours that begin March 21.
March 24, 2017
ISU Professor Joshua Swift lead researcher on study on patients choosing drug therapy or psychotherapy for mental health
POCATELLO – Joshua Swift, Idaho State University assistant professor of psychology, was recently a lead researcher on a study regarding patients’ likelihood to refuse drug therapy more than psychotherapy for mental health.
March 20, 2017
ISU Professor Jeff Meldrum to make presentations April 14-15 in Montpelier
POCATELLO – Jeff Meldrum, professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University, will make two presentations at the National Oregon/California Trail Center in historic Montpelier the evenings of April 14 and 15, 2017.
March 20, 2017
Free dinner and movie at ISU set March 27 to celebrate women in science
POCATELLO – The Women in Science celebration March 27 at the Idaho State University Pond Student Union features a free showing of the movie “Hidden Figures,” a free taco bar dinner and the opportunity to meet female scientists.
March 20, 2017
Idaho State University seeks anatomical gifts for health–professions education
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s health-professions footprint spans the state with the addition of the ISU-Meridian Health Sciences Center and its state-of-the-art anatomy facilities.
March 17, 2017
Incoming ISU professor Christian Chan receives national counseling award
POCATELLO- Christian D. Chan will be bringing a national honor with him when he begins his career in the Department of Counseling at Idaho State University later this year.
March 17, 2017
ISU College of Arts and Letters faculty publish book on narrative theory
POCATELLO – Twenty Idaho State University faculty members in the College of Arts and Letters recently published a book focused on narrative and the power of stories and storytelling.
March 17, 2017
Deeply discounted blood screening offered at ISU Meridian Health Science Center
MERIDIAN- The Idaho State University Bengal Lab is offering reduced rate blood- draw services at the Meridian Health Science Center from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. , March 30 and 31. Services are available to anyone in the community and no appointment is necessary. Blood screening prices are at their lowest of the year and serve as an affordable option for those with or without insurance.
March 14, 2017
ISU history professors start scholarship for refugees
POCATELLO – Idaho State University history professors Erika Kuhlman and Kevin Marsh recently started a refugee scholarship for prospective ISU students.
March 14, 2017
Idaho State University entrepreneurs make it to the finals
After submitting their business plans and 60-second “elevator pitch” videos, six of the eight ISU student and alumni groups entering into the Idaho Entrepreneurship Challenge (IEC) have been invited to attend the final round on March 31 in Boise after competing in the preliminary round against 70 applicants from eight different schools.
March 9, 2017
Director of ISU dietetics program Laura McKnight receives Outstanding Educator Award
POCATELLO – Laura McKnight, director of Idaho State University’s dietetics program, has been selected as the 2017 Outstanding Dietetic Educator for a Didactic Program in Dietetics in her region.
March 9, 2017
College of Business to host a grand opening for the New Student Community Center on March 15
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Business is hosting the grand opening of its new Student Community Center on Wednesday, March 15, of the new Student Community Center in Room 216 of the Business Administration building.
March 9, 2017
Confucius is topic of Philosophy for the Public Lecture March 15
POCATELLO — William McCurdy, lecturer of philosophy at Idaho State University will present “Shu (恕) and Walking in Another Man’s Shoes: Confucius on Becoming a Humane Human” at 6 p.m. March 15 at the College Market.
March 9, 2017
Women’s Business Symposium April 6 encourages economic development
Pocatello – The Pocatello Small Business Development Center, Edward Jones, Idaho Central Credit Union and Home Helpers present: “Spring…Outside the box!” the 2017 Women’s Business Symposium, Thursday April 6 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Shoshone Bannock Hotel and Event Center.
March 7, 2017
Idaho Museum of Natural History to host 29th Science Trek sleep over April 28-29
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History will host the 29th annual Science Trek™ sleep over for third- through fifth-grade students on April 28-29 and the deadline for registering is April 4.
March 7, 2017
Survivorman Les Stroud to perform at Idaho State University on April 6
POCATELLO – Les Stroud, also known as Survivorman, will perform a series of original songs at Idaho State University on April 6 at 8 p.m. at the Bilyeu Theater in Frazier Hall.
March 6, 2017
Bellon Visiting Author Series to feature Award Winning Author/Illustrator SD Nelson March 6-8 in Pocatello, Chubbuck
The 31st annual Bellon Visiting Author Series will feature award-winning author and illustrator S.D. Nelson March 6-8, with public events at the Idaho State University College of Education, Marshall Public Library and Portneuf District Library.
March 2, 2017
Idaho State University “Season of Note” will present 'An Evening with Garrison Keillor' April 5
POCATELLO – Idaho State University “Season of Note” will present “An Evening with Garrison Keillor” on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stephens Performing Arts Center’s Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
March 1, 2017
Bellon Visiting Author Series to feature Award Winning Author/Illustrator S.D. Nelson March 6-8 in Pocatello, Chubbuck
March 1, 2017
Idaho State University Humanities Café to be held March 16
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters will hold the final Humanities Café of the year surrounding Arabic jazz and embracing diversity on March 16 at 6 p.m. at the Westside Players located at 1009 S. Second Ave. in Pocatello.
March 1, 2017
ISU theater students shine at regional Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
POCATELLO – Ten theater students from Idaho State University traveled to Denver last week to participate in the Region VII Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF).
February 28, 2017
2017 ISU Health Fair offers health services to community
POCATELLO – The 2017 Idaho State University Health Fair will once again be offering numerous free and reduced-cost health care services, health information booths and family-friendly activities for the entire community.
February 28, 2017
Activist Amy Pence Brown to keynote ISU Positive Body Image Week on March 13
POCATELLO – Body image activist Amy Pence Brown will be the keynote speaker for Idaho State University’s Positive Body Image Week on March 13 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Rendezvous Complex Suites A, B and C.
February 28, 2017
ISU Positive Body Image Symposium set March 14-15
POCATELLO – The first Idaho State University Positive Body Image Symposium will be held March 14 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and March 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the ISU Rendezvous Complex Suites A, B and C.
February 27, 2017
ISU issues 'all clear' after report of person carrying gun case on campus
POCATELLO – Shortly before 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, Idaho State University received a report of an unidentified male carrying what appeared to be a gun case on the north side of Frazier Hall. An emergency alert was immediately sent out to the campus community.
February 28, 2017
Idaho State University choirs to present Mid-Winter Concert March 3
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Choirs will present their Mid-Winter Concert on Friday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the ISU L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
February 27, 2017
Fiction writer Shawn Vestal to visit ISU for reading and workshop
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of English and Philosophy will host Visiting Writer Shawn Vestal on Thursday, March 8, for a reading at 6:30 p.m. and a workshop for high school students at 4:30 p.m.
February 27, 2017
Idaho State University student entrepreneurs meet the challenge
POCATELLO – Eight groups of students and alumni from various colleges at Idaho State University have banded together to participate in a competition headed by the ISU College of Business and Jeff Street, director of the ISU Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED).
February 27, 2017
Free flu shots and basic physical exams offered at ISU/Ada County health screening March 9
Basic physical and dental exams, flu shots while supplies last, and onsite testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, March 9, 4-7 p.m., at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive, in Meridian.
February 27, 2017
Families with fighting siblings age 4-11 sought for Idaho State University Psychology Clinic study
POCATELLO – Families with two or more children ages 4-11 who physically fight on a regular basis are sought for the on-going Sibling Aggression Project conducted at the Idaho State University Psychology Clinic.
February 24, 2017
Idaho considering legislation to further expand pharmacists' health care role
BOISE – A bill being considered by the Idaho Legislature could make the state one of the most progressive in the nation when it comes to utilizing pharmacists to meet health care needs.
February 23, 2017
Idaho State University College of Business to offer a Master of Taxation Degree in Fall 2017
POCATELLO – The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved the Idaho State University College of Business’s proposal to begin offering a Master of Taxation (MTax) degree beginning in the Fall 2017 semester.
February 23, 2017
Idaho State-Civic Symphony to host POPS Concert and Annual Raffle on March 11
POCATELLO —The Idaho State-Civic Symphony will host its annual POPS concert and fundraiser on March 11 in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall of the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
February 23, 2017
ISU Professor Terry Ownby accepted into Atomic Photographers Guild
POCATELLO – Terry Ownby, Idaho State University associate professor of photo media, was recently accepted into the Atomic Photographers Guild (APG), an international collective of more than 30 artists dedicated to making visible all facets of the nuclear age.
February 23, 2017
ISU to welcome actress Minita Gandhi to perform play “Muthaland”
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance and the School of Performing Arts will welcome actress Minita Gandhi on March 10 at 7:30 p.m. to perform her one-woman show “Muthaland” in the Beverly B. Bistline Theatre in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
February 23, 2017
Idaho Humanities Council to honor ISU's Susan Swetnam for Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities
The Idaho Humanities Council will honor Idaho State University Professor Emeritus Susan Swetnam with IHC’s Award for “Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities” at a wine/dessert reception and award ceremony on Wednesday, March 29, 7 p.m., in ISU’s L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center, Marshall Rotunda.
February 23, 2017
GENTRI to Perform at Idaho State University Stephens Performing Arts Center on Mar. 18
POCATELLO – The Gentlemen Trio, better known as GENTRI, will perform at the Idaho State University Stephens Performing Arts Center on March 18 at 7:30 p.m.
February 23, 2017
ISU College of Business raises $56,327 in annual fundraising campaign
POCATELLO – Thanks to generous contributions by alumni, friends and regional businesses, the Idaho State University College of Business raised $56,327 during its annual fund raising campaign, led in conjunction with the ISU Foundation.
February 23, 2017
Chamber music theatre celebrating African American women set March 4 at ISU
POCATELLO – The Core Ensemble will perform the chamber music theatre work “Ain’t I a Woman!” at 7 p.m. March 4 in the Idaho State University Pond Student Union Ballroom.
February 17, 2017
ISU American Chemical Society Student Chapter receives national accolade
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University American Chemical Society student chapter has received a 2015-16 Commendable Award from the American Chemical Society.
February 15, 2017
ISU gains approval to study feasibility of relocating some College of Technology programs to RISE Complex
POCATELLO — The Idaho State Board of Education approved a motion by Idaho State University to begin engineering and cost estimating the relocation of some College of Technology programs to the Research and Innovation in Science and Engineering (RISE) Complex. The state board unanimously approved the motion Thursday, and initial engineering work will begin immediately.
February 15, 2017
ISU's Sarah Godsey receives prestigious NSF Award, that includes $500,000 for study
POCATELLO – Idaho State University geosciences Assistant Professor Sarah Godsey has received one of the “most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty” awarded by the National Science Foundation. Her award includes more than $500,000 to study streams and stream channels for five years.
February 14, 2017
ISU International Students Association to host International Night on Feb. 25
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s International Students Association will host International Night on Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
February 14, 2017
46th annual Frank Church Symposium March 2-3 focuses on the post-colonial state
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s International Affairs Council (IAC) will host the 46th annual Frank Church Symposium on March 2 and 3 on ISU’s campus.
February 14, 2017
Importance of temporary streams topic of Science Brew presentation Feb. 16
POCATELLO – The Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust’s “Science Brews – Conservation on Tap” at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at Snake River Fly features hydrologist Sarah Godsey delivering a talk on the importance of temporary streams.
February 13, 2017
TrueBlue CEO Steven Cooper to Speak at the ISU College of Business Wells Fargo Speaker Series
POCATELLO – On Monday, March 6, Steven Cooper, CEO of TrueBlue will speak on behalf of the Idaho State University College of Business’s Wells Fargo Speaker Series Monday, March 6, at noon in Pond Student Union Wood River Room.
February 13, 2017
National pharmacy association names ISU-Meridian’s Glenda Carr its top student chapter advisor for 2017
MERIDIAN – Idaho State University Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Glenda Carr is the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists’ Outstanding Chapter Advisor for 2017.
February 10, 2017
Idaho State University students to perform original work at ISU Dance in Concert
POCATELLO – Students in Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will perform original choreography at the ISU Dance in Concert production on Feb. 24, 25 and March 2, 3 and 4 in Frazier Hall’s Chick and Diane Bilyeu Theatre.
February 10, 2017
Idaho State University College of Business earns highest possible rating from accreditors
POCATELLO – In 1978, the Idaho State University College of Business became the first business school in Idaho to receive accreditation from the international Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). As of this week, its continuing standard of excellence was reaffirmed.
February 10, 2017
24th annual ISU Spaghetti Feed Feb. 24 to benefit the public and Make-a-Wish
POCATELLO –-The Idaho State University College of Pharmacy's 24th annual Spaghetti Feed will be held Friday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
February 10, 2017
ISU Career Fair set Feb. 15
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Career Center will host the Spring Career Fair Feb. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
February 10, 2017
College of Pharmacy Professor Rebecca Hoover receives national award
POCATELLO – Idaho State University pharmacy Clinical Assistant Professor Rebecca Hoover has been named as a recipient of the 2017 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) New Investigator Award.
February 10, 2017
Idaho State University’s Nepalese Student Association to host Nepalese Night on Feb. 18
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Nepalese Student Association (NSA) will host its 11th annual Nepalese Night on Feb. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
February 9, 2017
ISU accelerated nursing students apply classroom lesson to real world
MERIDIAN—Nursing students at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center spent a recent Thursday morning learning how to safely transport patients within a hospital setting.
February 9, 2017
Bengal Bridge provides college credits to new high school graduates at a reduced cost
POCATELLO – After spending the summer on Idaho State University’s campus, freshman Ethan Moore felt ready to take on the challenge of campus life.
February 9, 2017
ISU’s Kirk Long - future president of Mars begins work as StarTalk’s newest intern
POCATELLO – It was Kirk Long’s occupation as “Future President of Mars” that first caught astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson’s eye.
February 9, 2017
ISU researchers help preserve rich history of Grand Teton NP guides
POCATELLO – Following World War II the U.S. government had a plethora of surplus items leftover, including big “pontoon” rafts, some that were shipped to Grand Teton National Park. During the war, these rafts were tied together and tracks were laid across them so military vehicles could use these “pontoon bridges” to cross waterways.
February 8, 2017
Museum Masquerade benefit dinner set March 4
POCATELLO — Celebrate Mardi Gras with Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) to raise funds for the upcoming exhibit “Be the Dinosaur.”
February 8, 2017
ISU to host discussion, film on Acoustic Ecology and Idaho Soundscapes on Feb. 23
POCATELLO – Several panelists from Idaho State University will host a discussion on Acoustic Ecology and Idaho Soundscapes on Feb. 23 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Wood River Room of the Pond Student Union. Admission is free.
February 8, 2017
Philosophy for the Public continues with stoics lecture
POCATELLO – Visiting Idaho State University philosophy Professor Evan Rodriguez will give the presentation “You Can Chain My Leg, but Not My Prohairesis: Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius on the Stoic Art of Living” at 6 p.m. Feb. 15 at the College Market.
February 8, 2017
Idaho State University seeks feedback to improve Traumatic Brain Injury services in Idaho
Want to help chart the future of Traumatic Brain Injury services in Idaho? What services and supports do you need? Are they available in your community?
February 7, 2017
ISU Women of Color Association to host Valentine’s Day Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Women of Color Association will host a Valentine’s Day Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner on Feb. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m.
February 7, 2017
Abby Latta named as ISU's Career Path Intern of the Month for February
POCATELLO - Abby Latta has been honored as the Idaho State University Career Path Intern of the month by the ISU Career Center.
February 7, 2017
ISU Rupp Debate Team hosts public debate Feb. 9 on United States lifting Cuban embargo
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Rupp Debate Team invites the general public and ISU students, faculty and staff to attend its spring semester public debate at 6 p.m. Feb. 9.
February 6, 2017
ISU library seeking donations for digital collection 'American Indian Histories and Cultures'
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Eli M. Oboler Library is seeking donations to purchase the digital collection “American Indian Histories and Cultures” for ISU.
February 6, 2017
ISU-Meridian biomedical lab installs new high-tech research tool
MERIDIAN - The College of Pharmacy at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center is home to a new high-tech tool designed to help scientists advance clinical and translational research at ISU.
February 6, 2017
ISU Occupational Therapy Assistant Program to host open house Feb. 9
POCATELLO — To celebrate the first cohort class of Idaho State University College of Technology’s occupational therapy assistant program, and to honor 100 years of occupational therapy as a profession, ISU will host an open house on Feb. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the program’s laboratory in Owen-Redfield Hall on the ISU campus.
February 6, 2017
ISU Oboler Library to host reception for art department faculty and graduate students on Feb. 9
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Eli M. Oboler Library will host a public reception for ISU Art Department faculty and graduate students on Feb. 9 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the library's first floor art area.
January 30, 2017
New exhibit on medical history opening at Oboler Library, reception set Feb. 2
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Eli M. Oboler Library will host a month-long exhibit called “Malady: Physiological, Psychological, and Social Disease in 18th-Century Texts” that will have an opening reception 4:30-6 p.m. Feb. 2.
January 30, 2017
Idaho State University to present Humanities Café surrounding the role of art and dance in the community on Feb. 9
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters will hold its third Humanities Café of the year on Feb. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Bengal Theater. The event will include dance performances and a discussion, led by dance professor Aaron Wood, about the role of art and dance in the community titled, “Dance and Embodied Activism.”
January 30, 2017
ISU Hispanic Awareness Leadership Organization to host Noche Latina: A Red Carpet Event on Feb. 4
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Hispanic Awareness Leadership Organization (HALO) will host Noche Latina: A Red Carpet Event on Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
January 30, 2017
Idaho State-Civic Symphony to host Valentine’s Day concert featuring Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
POCATELLO – Celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early with your special someone or a group of friends by enjoying dinner and the Symphony at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center on Friday, Feb. 10.
January 27, 2017
30th annual ISU Jazz Fest to feature Cathlene Pineda Quartet Feb. 3 and 4
POCATELLO – The Los Angeles-based Cathlene Pineda Quartet will headline the 30th annual Idaho State University Jazz Fest on Friday, Feb 3, at the Portneuf Valley Brewery and Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
January 25, 2017
Irish Rovers to return to Pocatello to perform at ISU Feb. 14
POCATELLO – About 35 or 40 years ago, The Irish Rovers performed in Pocatello, and they’ll be back to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Idaho State University during the second year of the group’s 50th-anniversary tour.
January 25, 2017
ISU’s January Career Path Intern of the Month is Michael Beseris
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Michael Beseris was named the Career Path Intern (CPI) for the month of January by the ISU Career Center.
January 23, 2017
Tree Houses exhibit opening set Jan. 28 at Idaho Museum of Natural History
POCATELLO – Who’s living in the trees? Join the Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) at Idaho State University from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 28 as it celebrates the opening of exhibit Tree Houses with several activities.
January 23, 2017
Free flu shots and basic physical exams offered at ISU/Ada County Health Screening Feb. 9
Basic physical and dental exams, flu shots while supplies last, and onsite testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, Feb. 9, 4-7 p.m., at Whitney United Methodist Church, 3315 W. Overland Rd., in Boise.
January 23, 2017
Magician, comic, actor Michael Carbonaro coming to Pocatello Feb. 18
POCATELLO – East Idaho residents will have the opportunity to see “Magician of the Year” and truTV star Michael Carbonaro perform live at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Idaho State University L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
January 23, 2017
ISU Library to host reception Feb. 9 for art department faculty, grad students
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Eli M. Oboler Library will host a free, public reception for ISU Art Department faculty and graduate students on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the library's first floor art area.
January 19, 2017
Jonny Fisher named “Idaho Business Leader of the Year"
Founder and Owner of Textbook Exchange is the 58th honoree.
January 18, 2017
Women’s March on Pocatello set Jan. 21
POCATELLO – The Women’s March on Pocatello will begin at 10 a.m. Jan. 21 in Caldwell Park.
January 18, 2017
Michael Fowlin to perform 'You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me' Feb. 2 at ISU
POCATELLO – Clinical psychologist, actor and poet Michael Fowlin, better known as Mykee, will perform his one-man presentation “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me” on Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Idaho State University Pond Student Union Ballroom.
January 18, 2017
Idaho State University 2017 Africa Night set Jan. 28 at Stephens Performing Arts Center
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Africa Student Association will present its annual Africa Night Jan. 28 at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
January 18, 2017
Jan. 28 Fishing Derby at American Falls Reservoir's Sportsman’s Park features $500 first prize for trout,
POCATELLO – A fishing derby running 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 28 at Sportsman’s Park on the west side of American Falls Reservoir near Aberdeen features a $500 first-place cash prize for the largest trout and a $100 first-place cash prize for perch.
January 18, 2017
Mama Dragon, Debbie Glenn, to speak at Idaho State University Feb. 16
POCATELLO – Mama Dragon, Debbie Glenn, mother of Neon Trees lead singer Tyler Glenn, will speak at Idaho State University on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m.
January 18, 2017
ISU National Girls and Women in Sports Day Events Scheduled for Jan. 26 and 28
POCATELLO - Idaho State University’s annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Reed Gymnasium.
January 12, 2017
Idaho State University hosts Pharmacy Day, free health fair at the Idaho State Capitol Building Jan. 16
BOISE – Get your blood pressure checked, a flu shot and learn about diabetes prevention at the annual Pharmacy Day at the Capitol on Monday, January 16 at the Idaho State Capitol, 700 W. Jefferson St.
January 12, 2017
Seventh annual Celebrate Idaho State event set Feb. 1
POCATELLO – The seventh annual Celebrate Idaho State, a CommUniversity event, is set for Feb. 1, 4-7 p.m., in the Idaho State University Pond Student Union Building, and features more than 50 interactive booths with family activities.
January 11, 2017
Success of new early admission program at Idaho State University could soon spread
POCATELLO – Officials say a new pilot program for early admission to Idaho State University’s Department of Dental Hygiene is showing signs of success.
January 11, 2017
Irish Rovers to perform Feb. 14 at ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center
POCATELLO – Idaho State University “A Season of Note” will feature The Irish Rovers in concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 in the L.E. and Thelma Stephens Performing Arts Center.
January 11, 2017
Idaho State University end-of-term fall 2016 enrollment shows increase
POCATELLO – End-of-term fall 2016 enrollment at Idaho State University was 13,629, an increase of 60 students, or 0.4 percent, from last fall end-of-term enrollment.
January 10, 2017
ISU Anderson Center to present ‘Stalking with Technology – Protect Yourself’ seminar Jan. 31 in Rendezvous Complex
POCATELLO – Stalking prevention expert Jennifer Landhuis will deliver the seminar “Stalking with Technology – Protect Yourself” from 3 to 6 p.m. Jan. 31 in the Idaho State University Rendezvous Complex Suites A, B and C.
January 6, 2017
Amy Grant to perform Feb. 2 at ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center
POCATELLO – Grammy-award winning singer Amy Grant will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Idaho State University L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center as part of the “A Season of Note” series.
January 6, 2017
Pocatello Martin Luther King Jr. events include NAACP luncheon, fellowship service and ISU Martin Luther King Jr. march and program
POCATELLO — Pocatello community events planned honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day include an NAACP luncheon on Jan. 14, a Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship service on Jan. 15 and Idaho State University’s annual march and program on Jan. 16.
January 6, 2017
40-year anniversary of 1977 Idaho State University Elite 8 team
The team will be honored at halftime of the January 14 game vs. Idaho.
January 5, 2017
Researchers eye opening of ISU’s new Research Data Center
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s research community will soon have access to a new, state-of-the-art Research Data Center (RDC) in the Lillibridge Engineering Building.
December 20, 2016
Idaho State University history students write biographies of Idaho suffragists, to be published on Women and Social Movements in the United States website
POCATELLO – History students at Idaho State University have written biographies of Idaho suffragists as part of professor Erika Kuhlman’s Women in the North American West class. The biographies will be featured on the website Women and Social Movements in the United States early next year.
December 19, 2016
Idaho Museum of Natural History announces 2016 holiday schedule
POCATELLO – Looking for a family-friendly, educational activity during the holidays?
December 19, 2016
Get out of your house and into the trees at the IMNH newest exhibit opening Jan. 28
POCATELLO – This spring, families can spend some quality time hanging out in the trees with a visit to the newest exhibit Tree Houses opening Jan. 28 at the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University.
December 15, 2016
Idaho State University graduate student Larry Leibrock awarded Fulbright Shuman Fellowship
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Larry Leibrock, a political science research fellow at the ISU Informatics Research Institute, has been awarded a Fulbright Shuman Fellowship to conduct research and teach for six months at Oxford University, England, starting in January.
December 14, 2016
Idaho State University College of Arts and Letters to present New Year’s Eve French Gala
POCATELLO – Every New Year’s Eve, Pocatello residents fill Idaho State University’s L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center to enjoy a festive night of performances by ISU’s talented students, while raising money for student scholarships at the College of Arts and Letters New Year’s Eve Gala.
December 13, 2016
Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and program set Jan. 16 at Idaho State University
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Diversity Resource Center will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march on Jan. 16.
December 9, 2016
Idaho Museum of Natural History, Charter School team up for winter science
POCATELLO – What does the Chickadee say? Sarah Casper’s class at the Pocatello Community Charter School would happily answer with refrains of “cheeeeese burger” if you asked them.
December 8, 2016
Pocatello Adaptive Ski School seeks students and instructors
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (CW HOG) has teamed up with Pebble Creek Ski Area for the 2017 Pocatello Adaptive Ski School starting Jan. 12. Instructor training begins Jan. 6.
December 6, 2016
Idaho State University psychology graduate students receive national awards
POCATELLO – Idaho State University psychology graduate students Chris DeCou, Colin Mahoney and Ariana Tart-Zelvin have recently received awards from national organizations for their work.
December 6, 2016
ISU’s Idaho Museum of Natural History Prehistoric Tree Trimmings Family Fun Day set Dec. 17
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University will host the Prehistoric Tree Trimmings Family Fun Day Dec. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon in the museum’s Discovery Room.
December 2, 2016
Magician Michael Carbonaro to perform live Feb. 18 at Stephens Center; Tickets on sale Dec. 9
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host magician Michael Carbonaro at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center’s Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. and tickets go on sale Dec. 9.
December 1, 2016
ISU researcher Michael Meyers publishes study showing lower rates of injury for collegiate men soccer players playing on FieldTurf versus natural grass
POCATELLO – Idaho State University researcher Michael Meyers has published research findings that conclude there is a significantly lower injury rate for collegiate men’s soccer athletes playing on FieldTurf, a type of artificial turf, versus playing on natural grass.
December 1, 2016
Students to Unveil Idaho State University History Book at Dec. 5 Reception
December 1, 2016
ISU doctoral student Rick Richardson investigates using 3-D topographic maps to teach spatial thinking skills, measure mental effort
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Instructional Design and Technology Ph.D. candidate Rick Richardson is investigating the use of topographic maps to teach spatial thinking skills and measure the total amount of participants’ mental effort, known as cognitive load.
December 1, 2016
Key Log Rolling event set Dec. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host a free Key Log Rolling event Dec. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Reed Gymnasium’s pool.
November 29, 2016
ISU 2016 Angel Tree Project seeks gift donors for children of ISU students in need
POCATELLO – People interested in offering Christmas gift support for children of current Idaho State University students have until Dec. 9 to sponsor a child in need.
November 29, 2016
Idaho State University to host Philosophy for the Public lecture series Dec. 1
POCATELLO – James Norris, adjunct instructor of philosophy at Idaho State University, will present “A Plato Paper: The Problem with Philosopher-Kings” at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at the College Market in Pocatello.
November 29, 2016
Idaho State-Civic Symphony to present holiday classic concert “Joy to the World: an ISU Christmas” on Dec. 9 and 10
POCATELLO – The Idaho State-Civic Symphony will join the Idaho State University Camerata Choirs and ISU Choirs to present the “Joy to the World: an ISU Christmas” concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
November 29, 2016
College of Business and ISU Foundation launch annual fundraising campaign
The Idaho State University College of Business and ISU Foundation office are hoping to raise $50,000 for technology and equipment upgrades through their annual fundraising campaign.
November 29, 2016
Idaho State University seeks input on proposed Strategic Plan vision statement
Idaho State University invites members of the public to share feedback and comments regarding the 2018-2022 University Strategic Plan’s proposed vision statement. The proposed vision statement will guide University decisions for the next five years.
November 29, 2016
Idaho State University emerita professor Susan Swetnam publishes eighth book about Christmas traditions
POCATELLO – Christmas is coming, but retired English Professor Susan Swetnam wants people to slow down and embrace Advent, the season that has preceded Christmas in Christian churches from the sixth century through today. For this reason, she recently published her eighth book, “A Season of Little Sacraments, Christmas Commotion/Advent Grace” with Liturgical Press of Collegeville, Minnesota.
November 29, 2016
Free flu shots and basic physical exams offered at ISU/Ada County Health Screening Dec. 8
Free flu shots, basic physical and dental exams, and onsite testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, Dec. 8, 4-7 p.m., at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive in Meridian.
November 29, 2016
Idaho State University Choirs to perform holiday music concert on Dec. 2
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Choirs will present a concert of holiday music on Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church on Seventh Avenue South and Lewis Street.
November 22, 2016
Night of Drums set Dec. 3 at Pond Student Union Ballroom
POCATELLO – Night of Drums will feature three different groups drumming and dancing at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Idaho State University Pond Student Union Ballroom.
November 22, 2016
ISU’s Season of Note to present Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters’ Christmas, starring Michelle Berting Brett, on Dec. 15
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s 2016-17 ‘Season of Note’ concert series will feature Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters’ Christmas starring Michelle Berting Brett at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
November 22, 2016
ISU switching to new math placement test; Beginning Nov. 30 ALEKS replaces Compass Placement Exam
POCATELLO – Beginning Nov. 30, Idaho State University will use the Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS) placement exam as its newest and primary assessment tool for placing students into mathematics classes.
November 21, 2016
Idaho State University Student Activities Board to host “Christmas Around the World” on Dec. 3
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Student Activities Board will host “Christmas Around the World” on Saturday, Dec. 3.
November 18, 2016
Dead Week Relief set Dec. 5-8
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Union Program Council and Student Activities Board will host Dead Week Relief events Dec. 5-8 in the Student Union Quad Lounge.
November 18, 2016
2016 National Outdoor Book Award winners announced by Idaho State University
NOTE: Color scans (print quality), complete reviews, and other supplementary art work may be downloaded from: http://www.noba-web.org/bookrel16.htm
November 17, 2016
Jennifer Hackwith new coordinator of accelerated nursing program
POCATELLO – Jennifer Hackwith is the new coordinator of Idaho State University’s accelerated nursing program, which allows students to earn a second bachelor’s degree in an intensive 12-month program.
November 17, 2016
Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters announces remaining November events
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters will present five concerts and six art exhibits through the remainder of November. More information on the events can be found at isu.edu/cal or by contacting Melissa Lee at bohnmeli@isu.edu or 282-1404.
November 16, 2016
Idaho State University announces Dylan Childress as 2016 Holiday Greeting Card Contest winner, Justin Anderson runner-up
POCATELLO — Dylan Childress, a senior majoring in art at Idaho State University, won a $1,000 prize for his winning holiday card design that will appear on the front of ISU’s official 2016 holiday greeting card.
November 16, 2016
Idaho State University School of Performing Arts to present magical production of “Narnia”
POCATELLO — Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will perform a musical adaptation of the magical story “Narnia” on Dec. 1, 3, 5, 9 and 10 in the Beverly B. Bistline Theatre in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
November 15, 2016
ISU Human Performance Lab interns make headway in their research efforts
POCATELLO – Idaho State University career path interns in the Sport Science and Physical Education Department are making headway completing research on a variety of projects, testing athletic psychological and physical skills to pain coping skills.
November 14, 2016
Idaho State University’s College of Education to honor Educators, Faculty at Celebrating Excellence Event Nov. 16
The College of Education will hold its fourth annual Celebrating Excellence event on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 5:30 p.m- 7:30 p.m. in the College of Education (COE) Auditorium on the ISU Pocatello campus.
November 15, 2016
Muggle Magic, a family event, set Nov. 19 at Idaho Museum of Natural History
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) at Idaho State University is hosting its annual Muggle Magic event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 19.
November 15, 2016
ISU NIATEC program hosts cyber security competition, attracts 10 teams
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University National Information Assurance Training and Education Center (NIATEC) program hosted a cyber security competition Nov. 12, that attracted 10 teams from universities throughout the mountain region.
November 15, 2016
Idaho State University Tree Lighting Festival set Nov. 29
POCATELLO — The sixth annual Idaho State University Tree Lighting Festival, presented by the Union Program Council, will be held 7-9 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Pond Student Union.
November 15, 2016
ISU College of Arts and Letters prepares for fourth annual New Year’s Eve Gala
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters is preparing for its fourth annual New Year’s Eve Gala to support student scholarships on Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
November 11, 2016
ISU NIATEC program hosting cyber security competition, 10 teams competing
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University National Information Assurance Training and Education Center (NIATEC) program is hosting a cyber security competition that continues through Nov. 12, attracting 10 teams from universities throughout the mountain region.
November 10, 2016
Idaho State University’s TRiO office receives new grant for Educational Opportunity Center for non-traditional students
POCATELLO – About 1,000 adults in five counties across south-central Idaho will be given access to further “access and opportunity to higher education” by Idaho State University’s new five-year, $1.2 million TRiO grant for an Educational Opportunity Center (EOC).
November 10, 2016
Idaho State University professor Jon Armstrong releases new album “Burnt Hibiscus” produced by Orenda Records
POCATELLO – Idaho State University jazz studies Director of Jon Armstrong released his new album “Burnt Hibiscus,” produced by Orenda Records, on Nov. 4.
November 10, 2016
Idaho State University, Australian Company Clarity Pharmaceuticals to expand research and commercial applications of Copper-67 medical isotope to fight cancer
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Idaho Accelerator Center (IAC) and Clarity Pharmaceuticals, a Sydney, Australia, radiopharmaceutical company, have signed a memorandum of understanding to officially launch joint development of commercial applications of the medical isotope Copper 67 produced at the IAC.
November 9, 2016
Idaho State University’s nuclear engineering laboratory to host merit badge clinic for 100 Boy Scouts on Nov. 12
POCATELLO – The nuclear engineering laboratory at Idaho State University will host a nuclear science Boy Scout merit badge clinic for about 100 boys on Nov. 12.
November 9, 2016
ISU’s concert series ‘Season of Note’ will feature Wynonna and the Big Noise Nov. 19
POCATELLO - Idaho State University’s 2016-17 ‘Season of Note’ concert series will feature five-time Grammy winner and New York Times best-selling author, Wynonna Judd and her band The Big Noise at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
November 9, 2016
Camerata Singers to present fall concert Nov. 18
POCATELLO – The Camerata Singers will present a fall concert on Friday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
November 8, 2016
Idaho State University Department of Art to host visiting artist Lily Lee Nov. 11 and 28
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of Art will host visiting artist Lily Lee on Nov. 11 and 28 for an artist talk and fiber netting workshop.
November 8, 2016
Idaho Lt. Gov. Brad Little to Speak at ISU College of Business Nov. 28
POCATELLO – On Monday, Nov. 28, Idaho Lt. Gov. Brad Little will speak on behalf of the Idaho State University College of Business’s Wells Fargo Speaker Series.
November 8, 2016
ISU’s November Career Path Intern of the Month is Daniel Ortiz
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Daniel Ortiz was named the Career Path Intern (CPI) for the month of November by the ISU Career Center.
November 8, 2016
Gov. Otter, ICOM founders and Idaho State University president place flags to mark site of proposed medical school; unveil building rendering
MERIDIAN, Idaho— Founders of the proposed Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) unveiled an architectural rendering of the medical school building and marked the construction site with flags during a news conference Nov. 8 at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center.
November 7, 2016
Idaho State-Civic Symphony to host Douglas Lowry tribute concert on Nov. 11
POCATELLO -- The Idaho State-Civic Symphony will host a concert honoring the late Douglas Lowry on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall of the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
November 7, 2016
Civic Symphony Youth Orchestra to host concert on Nov. 9 under new direction by conductor Julie Sorensen
POCATELLO -- The Idaho State-Civic Symphony’s Youth Orchestra will host a concert with the theme “How ‘Suite’ It Is!” on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
November 7, 2016
Transgender Day of Remembrance events set Nov. 15-16
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Sociology, Social Work, Criminology and the Gender Resource Center will host Transgender Day of Remembrance events Nov.15-16.
November 4, 2016
Grand opening set Nov. 12 for new wildfire exhibit at Idaho Museum of Natural History
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University will have a grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12. featuring onsite fire engines and activities for its newest exhibit “Living with Fire.”
November 3, 2016
EPA selects Idaho State University political science Chair Donna Lybecker to National Advisory Committee
POCATELLO – Due to her expertise on international border environmental issues, Idaho State University political science Professor and Chair Donna Lybecker has been selected to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Advisory Committee.
November 1, 2016
Idaho State University Japan Night scheduled Nov. 12
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Japan Club will host its annual Japan Night on Nov. 12 in the ISU Pond Student Union Ballroom. Japan Night will celebrate Japanese culture with traditional Japanese cuisine and performances.
November 1, 2016
Idaho State University recognized for offering top four-year radiology technician program
SAN FRANCISCO – Idaho State University‘s four year degree program for radiology technicians has been recognized as one of the best in the nation by The Community for Accredited Online Schools (AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org).
November 1, 2016
Idaho State University recognized for offering top four-year beauty cosmetology program
SAN FRANCISCO – Idaho State University‘s four year degree program for beauty cosmetology has been recognized as one of the best in the nation by The Community for Accredited Online Schools (AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org).
October 28, 2016
Community garage sale benefit for ISU-Idaho Falls Benny’s Pantry set Nov. 12
POCATELLO –Idaho State University’s Idaho Falls Campus will host a community garage sale on Nov. 12 in the Bennion Student Union’s Multi-Purpose Room from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds go to Benny’s Pantry.
October 28, 2016
Free flu shots and basic physical exams offered at ISU/Ada County Health Screening Nov. 10
Free flu shots, basic physical and dental exams, and onsite testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, Nov. 10, 4-7 p.m., at the Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho, 315 Stampede Drive, in Nampa.
October 27, 2016
Idaho State University to host second Humanities Café on Nov. 3, collecting donations for refugees
POCATELLO -- Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters will hold its second Humanities Café of the year on Nov. 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Westside Players Theater, 1009 S. 2nd Ave. Pocatello.
October 27, 2016
Idaho State University history professor Paul Sivitz develops map representing Philadelphia in the 18th century
POCATELLO – Idaho State University history Professor Paul Sivitz recently developed a map with Montana State University professor Billy G. Smith that is currently on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
October 27, 2016
Idaho State University’s diversity events scheduled in November
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Diversity Resource Center and Gender Resource Center are sponsoring a variety of free, public events discussing diversity in November including four scheduled Nov. 1-4.
October 27, 2016
2017 Idaho State Business Leader of the Year award nominations due by Nov. 11
Nominees of Idaho business leaders who represent the qualifications and core values of the Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity will be accepted through Friday, Nov. 11, at 5 p.m
October 24, 2016
Idaho State University welcomes the Metropolitan Opera Nov. 5
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will once again host the Metropolitan Opera National Council District Auditions on Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall of the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
October 21, 2016
Country star Suzy Bogguss excited to return to Pocatello for Oct. 27 concert at Stephens Center
POCATELLO – Country star Suzy Bogguss, who will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Idaho State University, said she’s excited about returning to Pocatello to share songs from her new album and older favorites.
October 21, 2016
ICOM announces CEO/president and chairman of the board appointments
MERIDIAN – The proposed Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) announced two key leadership positions this week.
October 21, 2016
ISU biological sciences department welcomes Minshall guest lecturer Jack Stanford to give talk ‘What Makes a Great Salmon River?’
POCATELLO – “What Makes a Great Salmon River” presented by noted ecologist Jack Stanford is the topic of the annual Idaho State University G.W. Minshall Lecture Series in Ecology at 4 p.m. Oct. 27 in Room 10 of the ISU Lecture Center (Building No. 67 on ISU maps).
October 21, 2016
Idaho State University physics, Pocatello Kiwanis to host a Haunted Science Lab Oct. 29
The ISU Society of Physics Students, Kiwanis Club of Pocatello and the ISU physics department will host a Haunted Science Laboratory exhibit open to the public on Oct. 29, from 4 to 9 p.m. at 300 North Fifth Ave. at the corner of North Fifth Ave. and East Lander in Pocatello.
October 21, 2016
ISU College of Education faculty lead coding and robotics workshop for elementary teachers
POCATELLO – Idaho State University faculty from the College of Education recently led a coding and robotics workshop for elementary teachers in Idaho Falls School District 91.
October 21, 2016
“Relationships Should Not Be Scary” – Sen. Mike Crapo to hold Violence Against Women Act Conference at ISU on Oct. 31
POCATELLO – U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and community members will hold a Violence Against Women Act panel discussion and news conference on Monday, Oct. 31, in Idaho State University Rendezvous Complex Conference Suites A, B and C from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
October 21, 2016
21st annual Southeast Idaho Homeless Stand Down set Oct. 29
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host the 21st annual Southeast Idaho Homeless Stand Down 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 29 at Reed Gymnasium in an effort to help the local homeless population.
October 21, 2016
Astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett to demystify global warming Oct. 26 at ISU
Astrophysicist, NASA scientist and best-selling author Jeffrey Bennett will deliver the talk “Global Warming Demystified: The Science. The Consequences, and the Solutions (and why conservatives and liberals can all agree)” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Idaho State University.
October 18, 2016
Idaho State University fall enrollment total headcount is 13,062
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s total student enrollment headcount for the fall 2016 census day was 13,062.
October 18, 2016
Idaho State University presents faculty recital with Eleanor Christman Cox and Mark Neiwirth on Oct. 22
The ISU School of Performing Arts will present a faculty recital with cellist Eleanor Christman Cox and pianist Mark Neiwirth at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
October 18, 2016
ISU “Be Advised” campaign continues recommending students declare majors
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Central Academic Advising continues its “Be Advised” campaign with the additional recommendation for students to “Declare Your Major.”
October 18, 2016
ISU has plenty of Halloween events in October
POCATELLO – The Halloween fun doesn’t have to end once you’re too old to trick or treat. Idaho State University has plenty of fun Halloween events for students and community members this October.
October 14, 2016
ISU to host public debate on “Eliminating the Electoral College” Oct. 18 moderated by vox.com’s Sean Illing
POCATELLO – A free public debate, monitored by Sean Illing of vox.com. on the topic “Eliminating the Electoral College in Favor of a Popular Vote for President” will held at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Idaho State University Pond Student Union Middle Fork Salmon River Suite.
October 14, 2016
An Evening with Belinda Bowler set Nov. 12 at Stephens Center
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host a free concert featuring Belinda Bowler at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center’s Jensen Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12.
October 14, 2016
ISU faculty showcase of scholarly and creative works set Nov. 9
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Eli M. Oboler Library will host the ISU faculty showcase of scholarly and creative works, Nov. 9 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
October 14, 2016
Idaho State University debaters place as semi-finalists in Oregon tournament
POCATELLO – Idaho State University freshmen debaters Nick Grunig and Nate Mortimer broke into the semi-finals and had a top-five showing in a 28-team Open Division at the British Parliamentary debate tournament hosted by Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon.
October 13, 2016
Sen. Mike Crapo to visit Idaho State University College of Business
POCATELLO – Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo will visit the Idaho State University College of Business on Monday, Oct. 17, in the Business Administration Building Room 402 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
October 13, 2016
Idaho State University debate to host Rwandan debate team for two-day event
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s debate team will host the iDebate Rwanda debate team for three events on Oct. 24 and 25.
October 13, 2016
Idaho Museum of Natural History hosts 'Creepy, Crawly Critters' Family Fun Day Oct. 22
POCATELLO – Visitors to the Idaho Museum of Natural History will have the chance to meet and learn about some fascinating creatures as part of its “Creepy, Crawly Critters” Family Fun Day program running from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 22.
October 13, 2016
Phi U 5K set Nov. 5 at Idaho State University; winner gets a free turkey, Free Raffle Prizes
POCATELLO – The Phi U 5k run/walk will be held at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 5 starting at east side of Cadet Field at the Idaho State University Reed Gym Foyer off Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Pocatello.
October 12, 2016
Idaho State University National Honor Society for Dance Arts to present Community Day of Dance on Oct. 15
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s National Honor Society for Dance Arts will present the first annual Community Dance of Dance in ISU’s Red Hill Building on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
October 12, 2016
ISU Oboler Library to host reception for artist Joe Keller on Oct. 25; exhibit runs through December
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Eli M. Oboler Library will host a free, public reception for local artist Joe Keller on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
October 11, 2016
Idaho State University English professor Matthew Levay to give colloquium
POCATELLO — Idaho State University’s Department of English and Philosophy will host a colloquium on Oct. 21 with Matthew Levay and his talk “Never-Ending Stories: Modernism and the Aesthetics of Serial Form.” The colloquium will be held at 4 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Building Room
October 11, 2016
Idaho State University to host visiting poet Matt Daly October 13
POCATELLO — Idaho State University’s Department of English and Philosophy will host Matt Daly, poet and teacher from Jackson, Wyoming, on Oct. 13 to present a pedagogy lecture and poetry reading.
October 11, 2016
Idaho State University physical therapy students spent 16 days working in Guatemala in summer 2016
POCATELLO – Students and alumni of ISU’s physical therapy program spent 16 days working in Tecpán, Guatemala, this summer helping treat patients and donating therapy equipment.
October 11, 2016
Blue Cross of Idaho awards Idaho State University grant to help screen for traumatic brain injury
Adults screened for traumatic brain injury through Idaho State University’s Traumatic Brain Injury Program will be eligible for $50 vouchers for additional treatment, thanks to a $500 grant from the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health.
October 11, 2016
Annual Pocatello Ski Swap set Oct. 28-29; annual ski movie set Oct. 29
POCATELLO – The annual Pocatello Ski Swap will be held Oct. 28-29 at Idaho State University in the Pond Student Union Ballroom and the annual Warren Miller ski movie will be show at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in Frazier Hall.
October 11, 2016
Idaho Virtual Museum has gone live offering digital access to Idaho Museum of Natural History treasures
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History and the Informatics Research Institute at Idaho State University have teamed up to bring the natural history of Idaho to the world via the Virtual Museum of Idaho, accessible on the internet.
October 10, 2016
Health Science Experience Night and Pharmacy Open House at ISU-Meridian set for Oct. 20
Learn about dozens of Idaho State University health professions programs, tour the Meridian campus, and get a flu shot at Health Science Experience Night and the Pharmacy Open House, Thursday, Oct. 20, 5-7:30 p.m.
October 10, 2016
Idaho State University Women’s Club Holiday Fair set for Nov. 4-5 at Pond Student Union Ballroom
POCATELLO – The 46th annual Idaho State University Women’s Club Holiday Fair will be held Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the ISU Pond Student Union Ballroom.
October 10, 2016
Idaho State University will induct five into Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 22
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Office of Alumni Relations and ISU Alumni Association will induct five new members into its Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 22.
October 10, 2016
Idaho State University School of Performing Arts to present psychological thriller “The Turn of the Screw”
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will present the psychological thriller “The Turn of the Screw” on Oct. 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 just in time for Southeast Idaho residents to get ready for Halloween.
October 10, 2016
Idaho State University to host vox.com journalist Sean Illing on Oct. 17-18
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host Vox.com journalist Sean Illing on Oct. 17 for his free talk titled, “Is Too Much Democracy a Bad Thing? Thoughts on the 2016 Election.”
October 7, 2016
ISU Japan Club to host taiko drumming demonstration and lecture by Kenny Endo Oct. 21 from 7:30-9 p.m.
POCATELLO- Idaho State University’s Japan Club will host a taiko Japanese drumming demonstration and lecture by renowned taiko performer, Kenny Endo, on Oct. 21 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at ISU’s Frazier Hall Auditorium.
October 7, 2016
ISU’s October Career Path Intern of the Month is senior Alan Carlson
POCATELLO – Idaho State University senior Alan Carlson was named the Career Path Intern (CPI) for the month of October by the ISU Career Center.
October 7, 2016
Health Science Experience Night and Pharmacy Open House set for Oct. 20 at ISU-Meridian
Learn about dozens of Idaho State University health professions programs, tour the Meridian campus, and get a flu shot at Health Science Experience Night and the Pharmacy Open House, Thursday, Oct. 20, 5-7:30 p.m.
October 6, 2016
Idaho State University to present 31st annual Choral Invitational Concert on Oct. 15
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Music will present the 31st annual Choral Invitational Festival Concert on Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
October 6, 2016
13th annual reunion for retired ISU employees is Oct. 19 at Juniper Hills CC; signup due by Oct. 10
POCATELLO – The 13th Annual Reunion for the Idaho State University family of faculty and staff retirees will be Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Juniper Hills Country Club.
October 4, 2016
Idaho Central Credit Union to sponsor ISU International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition team for the next three years
Students at Idaho State University’s College of Business will be able to compete in the International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition for the next three years, thanks to a generous donation from Idaho Central Credit Union.
October 4, 2016
ISU’s concert series ‘A Season of Note’ will feature country music singer Suzy Bogguss Oct. 27
POCATELLO - Idaho State University’s 2016-17 ‘Season of Note’ concert series will feature country singer Suzy Bogguss at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27.
October 4, 2016
ISU graduate Monica Tromp credits CPI program in helping land spot at Max Planck Institute in Jena, Germany
POCATELLO – Idaho State University graduate Monica Tromp began post-doctoral work at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History, located in Jena, Germany, this fall.
October 4, 2016
Proposed Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine creates endowment through Idaho State University Foundation for tax reimbursement incentive scholarships
MERIDIAN — The Proposed Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) and the Idaho State University Foundation jointly announced the establishment of the ICOM Scholarship Endowment Fund today.
September 30, 2016
Idaho State University teams up with Boise State University, NASA to assess socioeconomic impact of NASA/ISU wildfire recovery program
Researchers at Idaho State University, Boise State University and NASA are teaming up to try to determine the economic and social impacts of a wildfire recovery geographic information systems (GIS) program, thanks to a $100,000 grant from the NASA Applied Science Program.
September 30, 2016
Idaho State University Department of English and Philosophy to host book launch for faculty members Jennifer Fuller and Jessica Winston
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of English and Philosophy will host a book launch for faculty members Jennifer Fuller and Jessica Winston on Oct. 7 at 4:30 p.m. in the loft of the Portneuf Valley Brewery.
September 30, 2016
Idaho State University and College of Western Idaho launch Bengal Bound program for CWI transfer students
NAMPA —College of Western Idaho freshmen Aaron Siler, 24, and Andrea Conejo, 18, were greeted by a wave of orange and black as they strolled through the second-floor atrium of the community college’s Academic Building on Sept. 29.
September 29, 2016
Film showing of 'Salmon: Running the Gauntlet' is set Oct. 13 at the Idaho Museum of Natural History
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University will show a PBS film “Salmon: Running the Gauntlet” from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13.
September 29, 2016
Bessie Katsilometes retires from Idaho State University after three decades; ISU School of Nursing Dean Miki Goodwin to serve as interim
Bessie Katsilometes, Ph.D., retired Sept. 16 from Idaho State University after 30 years of service, most recently as associate vice president of university programs at the ISU-Meridian Health Science Center.
September 29, 2016
ISU Outdoor Adventure Center yurt rentals open for the season
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) yurt rentals are open for the season.
September 28, 2016
Free community hearing screenings at ISU-Meridian Health Science Center
Get your hearing checked for free at a series of screenings starting Oct. 11 at the Speech and Language Clinic at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive.
September 28, 2016
Graduate Programs and Health Professions Fair set Oct. 5 at Idaho State University
POCATELLO – Those who have considered getting a master’s or doctoral degree now have a chance to get all their questions answered and look at what opportunities are available to them at the upcoming Graduate Programs and Health Professions Fair at Idaho State University.
September 27, 2016
Idaho State University to host 55th Annual Idaho Association of Teachers of Language and Culture Conference
POCATELLO – Foreign language teachers from across the state will travel to Idaho State University to attend the 55th Annual Idaho Association of Teachers of Language and Culture Conference on Oct. 6 and 7 in the Pond Student Union.
September 27, 2016
Free flu shots and basic physical exams offered at ISU/Ada County health screening Oct. 13
Free flu shots, basic physical and dental exams, and onsite testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, Oct. 13, 4-7 p.m., at Whitney United Methodist Church, 3315 W. Overland Rd., in Boise.
September 26, 2016
“7,003 Days – 21 Years in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness” topic of Sept. 29 seminar
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s biological sciences department will host a seminar on Sept. 29 titled “7,003 Days - 21 Years in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness” at 4 p.m. in Lecture Center 10 in the ISU Gale Life Sciences Building.
September 26, 2016
Idaho State University's Stress Management Biofeedback Center helps students manage stress
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Biofeedback Center was opened last fall by the Counseling and Testing Services, and the responses this past year has been overwhelmingly positive.
September 26, 2016
Student Global Leadership Program features leadership seminars and a 13-day European trip in May 2017
POCATELLO – The Student Global Leadership Program (SGLP) at Idaho State University is a series of leadership seminars that culminates in an opportunity for students to embark on an adventure of a lifetime – a 13-day trip to Europe.
September 26, 2016
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
Every day, individuals and organizations make decisions that impact their safety and well-being. Often, they are not even aware these decisions are being made.
September 23, 2016
ISU’s disaster planning workshop for cultural institutions set Oct. 21
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Eli M. Oboler Library will offer a disaster planning workshop for administrators and staff on Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
September 23, 2016
Idaho State University opens online store for official Bengal merchandise
POCATELLO – Idaho State University has partnered with the Follett Corporation to launch an online store for official Bengal merchandise.
September 22, 2016
ISU’s Family Weekend 2016 set Oct. 21-22; Online registration open Sept. 16 to Oct. 19
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s annual Family Weekend will take place on the weekend of Oct. 21-22. Online registration for the event will be live Sept. 16 through Oct. 19.
September 21, 2016
ISU Healthy Bengal Wellness Fair set Sept. 28
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Healthy Bengal Wellness Fair is scheduled Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Rendezvous Complex Atrium.
September 21, 2016
Idaho Conference on Health Care and Thomas Geriatric Symposium registration open; Conference is Sept. 30, pre-registration preferred by Sept. 25
POCATELLO- Registration is now open for the 29th Annual Idaho Conference on Health Care and the 9th Annual Thomas Geriatric Health Symposium.
September 20, 2016
Idaho State University and College of Western Idaho to launch Bengal Bound program for CWI transfer students
Guaranteed admission to Idaho State University after successfully completing an associate degree and application-fee waivers are two benefits of Bengal Bound, a new program designed to encourage Idaho community college students to continue their education at ISU.
September 20, 2016
Idaho State University 10th-day enrollment is 11,025, down 2.1 percent from fall 2015 10th-day enrollment; Idaho resident enrollment shows increase
POCATELLO – Idaho State University 10th-day total enrollment for fall 2016 semester is 11,025, a 2.1 percent decline from the fall semester 2015 10th-day enrollment of 11,259, but Idaho resident enrollment increased by 2.6 percent.
September 20, 2016
Idaho Museum of Natural History joins Smithsonian magazine’s 12th annual Museum Day Live!
Idaho Museum of Natural History Joins Smithsonian magazine’s12th Annual Museum Day Live! Free Admission on Sept. 24 with a Downloadable Museum Day Live! Ticket Exposed, Water/Ways, and Idaho Power Centennial Exhibit
September 20, 2016
Idaho State University-Meridian pharmacy researcher Kirk Hevener awarded NIH grant to study deadly bacteria
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Idaho State University assistant professor Kirk Hevener a $415,000 grant that may one day lead to the discovery of a new drug to battle the deadly intestinal bacteria Clostridium difficile.
September 20, 2016
Idaho State University Pinyon Jay Press to host Jessica Spring, visiting artist
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Pinyon Jay Press will host visiting artist Jessica Spring on Sept. 29. Spring has been a letterpress printer since 1989 when she learned how to set real metal type.
September 20, 2016
Idaho State University sports science Professor Michael Meyers documents link between injuries and infill weight of artificial turf
POCATELLO – When it comes to artificial turf, there’s a simple, but firm analysis related to injuries that Idaho State University researcher Michael Meyers has documented: the greater the weight of the infill used with artificial turf, the fewer the injuries.
September 19, 2016
Idaho State University holiday card contest open to students; top prize is $1,000, entry deadline is Oct. 11
POCATELLO Idaho State University undergraduate and graduate students can enter a contest to create the design for this year’s ISU holiday card.
September 19, 2016
Idaho Conference on Health Care and Thomas Geriatric Symposium set Sept. 30 in Pocatello and Meridian
The 29th Annual Idaho Conference on Health Care and the 9th Annual Thomas Geriatric Health Symposium will be held Friday, Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Idaho State University in two locations; Pocatello and at the ISU-Meridian Health Science Center.
September 16, 2016
I Love ISU Scholarship Campaign Raises $230,748
The 2016 annual I Love ISU campaign concluded Thursday, Sept. 15, raising $230,748.02 in pledges for scholarships for Idaho students.
Idaho State University School of Performing Arts to perform rock musical “Next to Normal”
Students at Idaho State University will combine their talents in both music and theatre for the production of “Next to Normal” on Sept. 23, 24, 29, 30 and Oct. 1 in the Beverly B. Bistline Thrust Theatre in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
September 9, 2016
Idaho State University to hold Humanities Café celebrating diversity Sept. 15
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters will hold the first of four Humanities Cafés on Sept. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bridge Restaurant, 815 S. First Ave., in Pocatello.
September 9, 2016
ISU 2016 Homecoming Kickoff Celebration set Sept.22
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Alumni Board of Directors and Alumni Association will host their annual Alumni Homecoming Kickoff event, Sept. 22 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Kulak Crossfit, 4841 Clover Dell Road in Chubbuck.
September 9, 2016
34th annual I Love ISU activities peak Sept. 12-15
POCATELLO – 2016 I Love ISU efforts to raise money for Idaho State University scholarships and other support will reach their peak Sept. 12-15 as teams in Pocatello will be reaching out to Gate City, Chubbuck, Blackfoot and American Falls communities.
September 9, 2016
Idaho State University begins statewide Community Health Worker training
Idaho State University, in collaboration with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care, is offering training, statewide, for Community Health Workers or CHWs.
September 8, 2016
Idaho State Civic Symphony 2016-2017 season preview and highlights
POCATELLO – The Idaho State-Civic Symphony will open its 2016-17 season with guest bassoonist John Clouser on Sept. 23 in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
September 7, 2016
Idaho State University researcher Mark Austin seeks clues for combating depression and suicide
The facts related to suicide and its incidence in Idaho are staggering, among them, Idaho is ranked sixth in the nation in suicide rates and Idaho State University researcher Mark Austin wants to do more to understand this problem and how it relates to major depression.
September 7, 2016
Idaho State University’s Veteran Student Services Center will host a 9/11 community commemoration on Sept. 11 at Holt Arena and Cadet Field from 3 to 8 p.m.
POCATELLO – A community commemoration for the 15th anniversary recognition of 9/11 will take place at Idaho State University’s Holt Arena and Cadet Field on Sept. 11 from 3 to 8 p.m.
September 7, 2016
Idaho State University TRiO Services receives new $1.25 million grant to better serve eighth- to 12th-grade students in southern Idaho
POCATELLO – About 500 more eighth- through 12th-grade students in southern Idaho will be served “to go to and through post-secondary education” by Idaho State University’s new five-year, $1.25-million TRiO Grant for its Educational Talent Search program.
September 7, 2016
Informational meetings set Sept. 13-14 for ISU 2017 student European trip to Spain, Portugal
POCATELLO – Informational meetings for the Student Global Leadership Program will be held Sept. 13 and 14 for students interested in enrolling for an opportunity to travel to Spain and Portugal in May.
September 7, 2016
Idaho State University’s annual CarFit event is Sept. 26 at Holt Arena
POCATELLO– Does your leg go to sleep when you drive? Any way to minimize those nerve-racking blind spots? What can happen if you sit too close to the steering wheel?
September 6, 2016
Idaho State University Homecoming week begins with the Bengal Street Party on Sept. 19
POCATELLO – To kick-off Homecoming week Idaho State University and Kind Community will host the Bengal Street Party on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in the center of the ISU campus on Sept. 19 from 5 to 10 p.m.
September 6, 2016
Idaho Power’s Centennial Exhibit Traveling to Pocatello as Final Stop on Yearlong Tour
Idaho Power’s centennial celebration comes to a close as its traveling exhibit makes its final stop at the Idaho Museum of Natural History, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13.
September 6, 2016
Idaho State University’s “Strength in Stripes” Homecoming student activities begin Sept 19
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Student Activities Board will celebrate a variety of student Homecoming events on the theme “Strength in Stripes” Sept. 19-24, concluding with the Homecoming football game at 2:35 p.m. in the Holt Arena on Sept 24.
September 6, 2016
Idaho State Journal's full-length documentary "A Veteran's Sanctuary — ISU's Commitment to Those Who've Served" to premiere Sept. 10
Idaho State University’s Veteran Student Service Center is being recognized by the Idaho State Journal’s full-length documentary, "A Veteran's Sanctuary — ISU's Commitment to Those Who've Served” that will premiere Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Wood River Room
September 6, 2016
Idaho State University biomedical research students participate in summer INBRE program, take classes in arts to help with communication
POCATELLO – Idaho State University undergraduate students participating in the National Institutes of Health funded IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) program this summer had the opportunity to take immersive art classes guided by ISU faculty.
September 1, 2016
Images from the Idaho Technical Institute, University of Idaho-Southern Branch and Idaho State College now available online at ISU Oboler Library
Idaho State University’s Special Collections and Archives now features three new digital collections of images from the period when ISU was the Idaho Technical Institute (1915-1927), the University of Idaho-Southern Branch (1927-1947) and Idaho State College (1927-1963).
September 1, 2016
ISU College of Business Professional Development Week set Sept. 6 – 9
The Idaho State University College of Business is excited to announce the events of the annual Professional Development Week 2016 that are for Idaho State University students. The events are as follows:
September 1, 2016
Phi Kappa Phi spotlights Idaho State University's Chapter and Past President Alex Bolinger through September on national website
POCTELLO – Idaho State University’s Chapter 110 of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society was recently recognized by the national Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Headquarters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
September 1, 2016
ISU President Arthur C. Vailas shares successes at annual State of the University address
POCATELLO – At his annual State of the University address Aug. 31, Idaho State University President Arthur C. Vailas said campus improvements, breakthroughs in research and increased recruitment efforts are just a few of the successes ISU has seen this year.
August 30, 2016
Bhutan government officials visit Idaho State University and meet with political science faculty and students
POCATELLO – Five governmental officials from Bhutan visited Idaho State University this week as part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program.
August 30, 2016
Kasiska family honored for decades of contributions to health care education at Idaho State University
POCATELLO – The largest academic unit of Idaho State University has been named as the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences to recognize the generosity of the Kasiska Family Foundation.
August 30, 2016
Accounting Professor Ken Merkley from Cornell University to give talk at ISU College of Business
POCATELLO – Ken Merkley, an assistant professor of accounting at Cornell University in New York, will give a talk on his research and other topics at the Idaho State University College of Business at noon Sept. 16 in the Business Administration Building Room 403.
August 30, 2016
Idaho Museum of Natural History to host "Water/Ways" exhibit Sept. 3 - Oct. 16
Pocatello, Idaho - A Smithsonian traveling exhibition on all things water in America, titled “Water/Ways,” opens Sept. 3 and runs until Oct. 16 at Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University.
Idaho State University Jensen Grand Concert Hall receives audio system, lighting upgrades to the tune of more than $500,000
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s state-of-the-art Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall has received Martin Audio sound system and LED lighting upgrades to the tune of more than $500,000.
August 26, 2016
Idaho State University annual Graduate Art Exhibition to open in the John B. Davis Gallery Aug. 30, runs through Sept. 16
POCATELLO—The Idaho State University annual Graduate Art Exhibition will open on August 30 in the John B. Davis Gallery, and close on Sept. 16.
August 26, 2016
Idaho State University Department of Art creates new Digital Lab for students
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of Art is starting the 2016-17 school year on a good note by opening a digital studio lab for its current art students. The lab will help students receive more modern instruction and technological training in their art degrees.
August 26, 2016
ISU Career Center Part-time Job and Internship Fair set Aug. 31
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Career Center will host the Part-time Job and Internship Fair on Aug. 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom in Pocatello.
August 26, 2016
34th Annual I Love ISU Campaign kicks off Sept. 1, ends Sept. 15 with After Hours Celebration; calling set Sept. 7 in Idaho Falls, Sept. 12-15 in Pocatello
POCATELLO – Entering its 34th year, I Love ISU will feature teams of community members and Idaho State University faculty and staff making calls to residents of Southeast Idaho to raise ISU scholarship funds Sept. 7 in Idaho Falls and Sept 12-15 from Pocatello.
August 25, 2016
Pocatello Pump climbing competition/festival celebrating 35th Year at Pocatello’s Ross Park Sept. 17-18
POCATELLO – In its 35th year, the Idaho State University Pocatello Pump set Sept. 17 and 18 is the oldest rock climbing competition in the United States.
August 25, 2016
ISU/Center for Advanced Energy Studies researcher Haiming Wen receives $500,000 grant to improve materials for nuclear reactors
POCATELLO – Idaho State University and Center for Advanced Energy Studies researcher Haiming Wen, working with collaborators at the Idaho National Laboratory, has received a $500,000 grant to improve the strength and irradiation resistance of metals used in nuclear reactors.
August 25, 2016
Idaho State University President Arthur C. Vailas to deliver annual State of the University Address Aug. 31 at Stephens Center
POCATELLO – Idaho State University President Arthur C. Vailas will deliver the President’s Annual State of the University Address at 6 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Joseph C. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center Beverly B. Bistline Thrust Theatre.
August 25, 2016
ISU/INL’s Haiming Wen receives $500,000 grant to improve materials for nuclear reactors
POCATELLO – Idaho State University researcher Haiming Wen, working with three collaborators at the Idaho National Laboratory, has received a $500,000 grant to improve the strength and irradiation resistance of metals used in nuclear reactors.
August 24, 2016
Idaho State University students to capture Bengal experience in book
POCATELLO — What was it like to be a Bengal in the 1950s, 60s or 70s? How has the student experience evolved over the years? How has Idaho State University changed?
August 24, 2016
Idaho State University hosts event on teaching difficult topics in the classroom
POCATELLO – In an era when “trigger warnings,” indications of potentially disturbing course content, are becoming routine on syllabi, how can teachers rigorously and thoughtfully address sensitive topics such as sexual violence, grief or racial discrimination in their classrooms
August 24, 2016
Idaho State University Spanish for the Health Professions program helps Snake River High School students receive college credits
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Spanish for the Health Professions major program started in 2014, and is already making strides in the Pocatello and surrounding communities. In addition to ISU students taking classes in the program, students at Snake River High School rece
August 24, 2016
’35 and Very Alive,’ ISU’s 35th annual CW HOG Pig Out fundraiser set Sept. 17
POCATELLO – The 35th annual Idaho State University Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (CW HOG) Pig Out, a dinner and fundraiser for CW HOG, will be held Sept. 17, in Lower Ross Park Pavilion in Pocatello.
August 24, 2016
David Munson selected as ISU Career Path Intern of the Month
POCATELLO—David Munson has been named the August Career Path Intern of the Month at Idaho State University by the ISU Career Center.
August 19, 2016
ISU LEAD Center holds variety of events for New Student Orientation
POCATELLO – A presentation by Pocatello Police Chief Scott Marchand was among the highlights of a variety of events held and planned this week at Idaho State University as part of the New Student Orientation program.
August 19, 2016
Idaho State University pianist performs in world-renowned Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University pianist Natalia Lauk recently returned from the Washington International Piano Festival in Washington, D.C., where she had the opportunity to to perform in the world-renowned Kennedy Center.
August 19, 2016
Artists reception set Sept. 6 for Ginger Kramer and Bernadette Regnier exhibit at ISU Oboler Library
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Eli M. Oboler Library will host a reception for artists Ginger Kramer and Bernadette Regnier on Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the library’s art exhibit area.
August 19, 2016
Idaho State University Alumni Homecoming week events planned Sept. 22-24
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Homecoming 2016 “Strength in Stripes” will celebrate a variety of alumni events Sept. 22-24, culminating with the Homecoming Parade at 9:30 a.m. and football game at 2:35 p.m. in Holt Arena on Sept. 24.
August 19, 2016
ISU New Students March through the Arch Aug. 21
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University New Students March through the Arch will be held beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 at Reed Gym.
August 15, 2016
Idaho State Board of Education approves long-term lease for the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine at ISU-Meridian Health Science Center
MERIDIAN – The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved a 40-year lease for the proposed Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) located at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center at a regularly scheduled board meeting Aug. 11 in Pocatello.
August 15, 2016
ISU Homecoming Parade set Sep. 24; Entry deadline is Sept. 9 to avoid late fee
Registration is open for the Idaho State University 2016 Homecoming Parade that will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24. Parade entries are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. After this date a $50 late fee applies. No entries will be accepted after noon on Friday, Sept. 16.
August 12, 2016
ISU Communiversity’s seventh annual “Welcome Back Orange and Black” set 4-7 p.m. Aug. 22
POCATELLO - Idaho State University students will again have a chance to win great prizes and enjoy free food, music and a variety of booths and entertainment during the seventh annual Welcome Back Orange and Black from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 22 in Old Town Pocatello.
August 11, 2016
Idaho State University’s new Holt Arena video board almost online; American Falls High School gets old scoreboard
POCATELLO – The new, $500,000 video board donated by the Idaho Potato Commission is almost online at Idaho State University’s Holt Arena, and, due to the efforts of an enterprising student, American Falls High School will receive the dome’s old scoreboard.
August 11, 2016
Idaho State Board of Education approves Woodworth-Ney as Idaho State University’s first executive vice president
POCATELLO – The Idaho State Board of Education approved the creation of an executive vice president and provost position at Idaho State University.
August 10, 2016
National Institutes of Health grant helps Idaho State University Groome Neuroscience Lab study disease, train students
POCATELLO – Idaho State University researcher James Groome is studying mutated human proteins to help understand and fight a variety of diseases such as epilepsy, while at the same time training ISU students to become the type of scientists to carry-on this work.
August 10, 2016
ISU professors conducting survey to gauge how fish and fishing in Greater Yellowstone ecosystem are perceived
POCATELLO – Idaho State University political science Professors Donna Lybecker and Mark McBeth want to know how anglers and the public feel about fish and fishing in the Southeast Idaho region of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem.
August 9, 2016
Idaho State University political science alumna Holly Kartchner honored as an American Lawyers Alliance Teacher of the Year
POCATELLO – Idaho State University alumna and Blackfoot High School teacher Holly Kartchner was recently named “Teacher of the Year” by the American Lawyers Alliance.
August 8, 2016
NASA funds science-based internships for high school girls at Idaho Museum of Natural History
POCATELLO – The NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium (NASA ISGC) has generously funded a pilot intern program for young women in the Idaho Virtualization Lab (IVL), a research group within the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University.
August 1, 2016
Idaho State University announces ‘A Season of Note’ concert series lineup; season tickets go on sale beginning Aug. 5
POCATELLO - Idaho State University will host a range of entertainment during the 2016-17 “A Season of Note” series with all performances at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.
August 1, 2016
Finance VP James Fletcher taking personal leave from University
Idaho State University Vice President for Finance and Administration James A. Fletcher has taken personal leave. President Arthur C. Vailas made the announcement Monday morning to staff in the Office of Finance and Administration.
July 28, 2016
Idaho State University alumnus Steve Eaton to perform concert Aug. 13
POCATELLO – Idaho State University alumnus Steve Eaton will perform in concert at 6 p.m. Aug. 13 on the West Patio of the ISU L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
July 28, 2016
ISU Office of Alumni Relations announces 2016 Homecoming Award Recipients and Class of 2016 Sports Hall of Fame inductees
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Relations are pleased to announce the 2016 Homecoming Award recipients and the Class of 2016 Sports Hall of Fame inductees.
July 28, 2016
ISU’s Brian Crawford elected president of the Idaho State Dental Association
Dr. Brian Crawford, the chair of the Idaho State University Department of Dental Sciences, is the new president of the Idaho State Dental Association.
July 28, 2016
Sweta Shah selected as Idaho State University’s Career Path Intern of the Month
POCATELLO—Sweta Shah has been named the July Career Path Intern of the Month at Idaho State University by the ISU Career Center.
July 27, 2016
Idaho State University’s online speech-language master’s program provides flexibility
POCATELLO – When Katie Pilant decided to pursue a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, she chose Idaho State University’s online program for its academic excellence and convenience.
July 27, 2016
Idaho State University Department of Theatre and Dance announces 2016-17 season
POCATELLO – From the classic productions of “Narnia” and “Much Ado About Nothing” to the powerful rock musical “Next to Normal,” the Idaho State University Department of Theatre and Dance has put together a great array of performances for the 2016-2017 season.
July 26, 2016
Idaho State University and Grand Teton National Park team up to create new 3-D imagery and documentation of Native American artifacts
POCATELLO – Idaho State University researchers are working with Grand Teton National Park and various tribes to better document about 50 Native American artifacts from the park’s David T. Vernon Collection and create digital 3-D visualizations of them.
July 25, 2016
Idaho State University student Shelby Rae Murdock places second at National Oldtime Fiddlers Contest
POCATELLO – Idaho State University student Shelby Rae Murdock recently placed second in the Young Adult Division at the National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest and Festival in Weiser, Idaho. The Young Adult Division is for fiddlers aged 18-36.
July 22, 2016
Idaho State University names Michal Goodwin new nursing dean
Michal “Miki” Goodwin, a former assistant professor and coordinator of Idaho State University’s accelerated nursing program, is the new dean of the School of Nursing.
July 22, 2016
ISU RECOVER wildfire-fighting tool recognized by NASA again; two stories featured in 2015 Annual Report for NASA Earth Science Applied Sciences Program
POCATELLO – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has again recognized a geographic information system (GIS)-based wildfire recovery and decision-support program developed by Idaho State University and NASA.
July 22, 2016
Idaho State University Professor Colden Baxter elected president of Society for Freshwater Science
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Professor of Biological Sciences Colden Baxter has been elected president of the Society of Freshwater Science, the premiere international organization of scientists focused on freshwater ecosystems.
July 22, 2016
ISU-Idaho Falls Increases Options in the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
July 20, 2016
Rex Force is Idaho State University’s new vice president for health sciences
Idaho State University has named Rex Force, Pharm.D., the new vice president for health sciences.
July 13, 2016
Idaho State University art department receives grant from F.M., Anne G., and Beverly B. Bistline Foundation
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Art and the School of Performing Arts received grants from the F.M., Anne G., and Beverly B. Bistline Foundation to support guest artists and directors in the fall semester.
July 7, 2016
New exhibit at ISU Oboler Library displays work by Idaho Falls artists Ginger Kramer, Bernadette Regnier
POCATELLO – The Eli M. Oboler Library at Idaho State University has opened a new exhibit of art by Ginger Kramer and Bernadette Regnier of Idaho Falls.
July 7, 2016
ISU business students' book 'Images of America: A History of Garrett Freightlines' publishes week of July 11
The Idaho State University student-written book “Images of America: A History of Garrett Freightlines” will officially publish the week of July 11 by Arcadia Publishing.
July 6, 2016
Idaho State University anthropology Professor Katherine Reedy receives $331,126 grant to study subsistence on the lower Alaskan peninsula
POCATELLO – Idaho State University anthropology professor Katherine Reedy recently received a $331,126 grant from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Office of Subsistence Management to study subsistence in communities on Alaska’s lower peninsula.
July 6, 2016
Idaho State University interns design robot for nuclear fuel facility
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July 1, 2016
ISU-Meridian hosts regional training at new Bioskills Learning Center
More than 200 doctors, nurses, paramedics, students and other health professionals received specialized training in a technique called intraosseous infusion June 21 and 22 at ISU-Meridian.
June 30, 2016
Idaho State University psychology professor Erin Rasmussen secures $402,000 to study food insecurity and obesity in women
POCATELLO – Idaho State University psychology Professor Erin Rasmussen has received a grant for $402,000 to study food insecurity and obesity in women.
June 28, 2016
Idaho State University 14th annual CW HOG Golf Tournament set July 16
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (CW HOG) will hold the 14th annual CW HOG Golf Tournament on July 16 at the Riverside Golf Course in Pocatello.
June 28, 2016
Idaho State University to hold Conservatory Theatre Camp for middle and high school students July 25-29
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will host the annual Idaho State University Conservatory Theatre Camp July 25-29 in the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
June 28, 2016
Idaho State University to host 15 choirs from around the world during International Choral Festival
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host 15 international choirs during the eighth Idaho International Choral Festival on July 19-24.
June 23, 2016
The world’s oldest farmers: ISU’s Leif Tapanila participates in international study documenting oldest evidence of agriculture by insects
SMITHFIELD, Australia – An international team of researchers, including Idaho State University’s Leif Tapanila, has discovered the oldest fossil evidence of agriculture, not by humans, but by insects.
June 23, 2016
Idaho State University adds more beauty to campus
POCATELLO— Idaho State University landscapers have planted hundreds of new trees and thousands of plants on campus to create a more welcoming feel. Other new changes include creating a tiered planter area and another new berm.
June 21, 2016
Idaho State University to partner with Kind Community for homecoming and Kindweek 2016 kick-off; Theme is “Let’s Celebrate Kindness: Show Your Strength in Stripes”
POCATELLO – Idaho State University recently announced plans to co-host Kind Community’s Kick-Off Celebration for Kind Week 2016 in conjunction with their annual homecoming festivities.
June 20, 2016
ISU Summer Institute for Piano and Strings opens with faculty concerts
POCATELLO – The third annual Idaho State University Summer Institute for Piano and Strings starts on Monday, June 20. It will be a full week of concerts, seminars, focus classes, chamber music, coaching, crafts, contra dancing and music history and theory.
June 20, 2016
Community meeting set June 23 with the Pocatello Police Department and the LGBTQ community
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Gender Resource Center and the Pocatello Police Department will host a community conversation at 6 p.m. on June 23 in the Middle and North Fork Rooms of the Pond Student Union on the ISU campus.
June 20, 2016
Idaho State University psychology Professor Maria Wong named to NIH grant review panel
POCATELLO – Idaho State University psychology Professor Maria Wong in the College of Arts and Letters has received an invitation from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to serve as a member of the Biobehavioral Mechanisms of Emotion, Stress, and Health (MESH) study section.
June 20, 2016
ISU physics to offer water rocket festival June 25-26 at Kiwanis breakfast
POCATELLO – Students and faculty of the Idaho State University Department of Physics will offer a free water rocket workshop in Tydeman Park at Eighth Avenue and East Young Street in Pocatello from 10 a.m. to noon June 25-26.
June 17, 2016
Mars exploration, volcanology, high-tech science on display at Arco, Craters of the Moon at NASA, NSF, ISU Community Day
ARCO – Scores of participants learned about everything from how Idaho’s Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is being used as a laboratory for exploring Mars to how volcanoes explode at a Community Day held in Arco and at Craters of the Moon on June 16.
June 17, 2016
Idaho State University Veteran’s Student Service Center to hold annual foosball tournament June 26
POCATELLO— The Veteran’s Student Services Center at Idaho State University will hold its annual foosball tournament June 26 at 2 p.m.
June 17, 2016
ISU physics Professor Philip Cole finds niche organizing international conferences on applications of accelerators for nuclear science
POCATELLO – Idaho State University physics Professor Philip Cole has found a calling and talent for organizing international conferences devoted to the applications of accelerators in nuclear science.
June 17, 2016
American Association of University Women seeks book donations for September book sale fundraiser
POCATELLO – The Pocatello Branch of the American Association of University Women is seeking book donations in preparation for its annual used book sale fundraiser to be held in September in the foyer of Reed Gym.
June 15, 2016
Áine Ni Shuilleabhain to teach basic Irish language classes at ISU through Fulbright program
POCATELLO— Áine Ni Shuilleabhain, from County Kerry in Southwest Ireland, has been matched with Idaho State University through the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program and will begin her teaching this fall.
June 8, 2016
Idaho State University switches to RAVE Guardian System for campus safety
POCATELLO – To better serve its campus community in today’s digital world, Idaho State University has removed its blue light phones and implemented the use of a smart phone app that serves as a mobile duress button and virtual safety escort.
June 7, 2016
ISU and St. Luke’s Health Systems partner to foster research
Idaho State University’s Lynn Bohecker is passionate about research. She relishes the thrill of being on the ground floor of a breakthrough or on the front lines of scientific literature that can help the medical community improve patient care.
June 6, 2016
Idaho Museum of Natural History is 'exposing' its collections
POCATELLO – Did you know the Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) at Idaho State University has more than 700,000 objects in its collection?
June 6, 2016
Idaho State University names Lyle Castle Interim Dean of College of Science and Engineering
POCATELLO – Lyle Castle, who most recently has served as Idaho State University vice provost, has been appointed the interim dean for the ISU College of Science and Engineering by Laura Woodworth-Ney, vice president and provost for the ISU Office for Academic Affairs.
June 6, 2016
Come tour NASA Mission Control: Community Day on June 16 to Highlight NASA/Idaho State University research at Craters of the Moon, features family activities
Staff from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Park Service and Idaho State University will host a community day for the public and media on June 16 in Arco and at Craters of the Moon National Monument to highlight research taking place at the park.
June 6, 2016
Joanna Wildeman selected as Idaho State University’s Career Path Intern of the Month
POCATELLO—Joanna Wildeman has been nominated and awarded as the Career Path Intern of the month at Idaho State University.
June 3, 2016
Director’s Challenge offers families free Saturday entertainment at the Idaho Museum of Natural History
POCATELLO — Leif Tapanila, director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University, has created a summer programming series beginning June 11 aimed to give families a creative avenue to learn about science and solve problems.
June 3, 2016
Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters to hold several summer camps for students in Pocatello
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters will hold summer camps for middle and high school students in Pocatello this summer for a variety of interests.
June 1, 2016
ISU’s Summer Concert Series and BBQ held Thursdays on the Quad
POCATELLO - Idaho State University’s Summer Activities is sponsoring concerts and barbeques throughout the summer at 6 p.m. Thursdays on the Hutchinson Quadrangle
May 31, 2016
Idaho State University physics to host particle physics workshop June 6-10 to train secondary education teachers
POCATELLO – Secondary educations teachers from throughout the western United States are gathering at Idaho State University June 6-10 to learn about particle physics so they can better teach the fundamentals science to their students.
May 27, 2016
Idaho State University’s RECOVER wildfire-fighting tool continues to be improved: featured in NASA’s 2016 “Spinoff” annual report
POCATELLO – As wildfire season approaches in Idaho and the Intermountain West, Idaho State University and NASA researchers continue to work on and improve a geographic information system (GIS)-based wildfire recovery and decision-support program.
May 23, 2016
ISU-Meridian recruiting children for language learning study; participants will receive gift cards
Idaho State University-Meridian researchers will provide $100 in gift cards to children who complete a study to help determine how youngsters with language learning difficulties process and understand language.
May 20, 2016
Idaho State University psychology Professor Tera Letzring receives $406,358 NSF grant to study judgment of personality traits and emotions
POCATELLO – Idaho State University psychology Professor Tera Letzring recently received a $406,358 grant from the National Science Foundation to study whether making accurate judgments of emotions helps people make accurate judgments of trait.
May 20, 2016
First class in Idaho State University/College of Idaho PA partnership to graduate May 21
Twenty years after earning her undergraduate degree in elementary education, Katrina Merrell decided to go back to school and start a new career—a decision that led her to a master’s program in physician assistant studies.
May 19, 2016
Idaho State University psychology Professor Joshua Swift to receive prestigious Early Career Award from the American Psychological Association, Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
POCATELLO- Idaho State University psychology professor Joshua Swift will receive the Early Career Award from the American Psychological Foundation and the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy this August.
May 19, 2016
Idaho State University College of Arts and Letters Liberal Arts High program showing success in first semester
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters began sending professors to high school classrooms for the Liberal Arts High program in early 2016.
May 19, 2016
ISU AVP for Marketing and Communications Stuart Summers honored as Accomplished Under 40 by Idaho Business Review
POCATELLO — Idaho State University Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications Stuart Summers will be recognized at the 2016 Idaho Business Review’s “Accomplished Under 40” honorees reception and awards dinner June 23 in Boise.
May 19, 2016
Idaho State University Summer Theatre Program helps bring community and the university together; ‘Oliver!’ runs June 10-11, 16-18
POCATELLO – Every year, Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts and the College of Arts and Letters showcase Southeast Idaho’s talent in their Summer Theatre productions.
May 13, 2016
Idaho State University College of Arts and Letters to host chess tournament on May 21
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters will host a chess tournament on May 21 at the College Market, 604 S. Eighth Ave., in Pocatello. The tournament is open to anyone at any skill level or age.
May 11, 2016
Idaho State University graduate Juan Martinez selected for Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship award
POCATELLO – American Falls native Juan Martinez, a recent graduate from the College of Arts and Letters at Idaho State University, was awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Mexico slated to begin in August.
May 11, 2016
ISU-Meridian recognizes student excellence honorees at May 9 Commencement and confers 241 degrees
BOISE— Jennifer Gess received the 2016 Student Excellence Award at Idaho State University-Meridian’s 11th annual commencement ceremony May 9 at the Boise Centre.
May 11, 2016
University statement in response to recent events
In response to recent allegations of a cover up and questions being raised about Idaho State University’s handling of these reports, we strongly deny these accusations. Any allegations that ISU is covering up reports regarding student safety and security are entirely false.
May 10, 2016
ISU student Alexia Brooke DeLeon awarded $20,000 counseling fellowship from NBCC and Affiliates
POCATELLO — The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), recently selected Idaho State University student Alexia Brooke DeLeon, of Pocatello, for the National Board for Certified Counselors Minority Fellowship Program (NBCC MFP).
May 10, 2016
Emergency response drill to be held at University Place in Idaho Falls on May 11 at 10 a.m.
IDAHO FALLS – An emergency response exercise will be held Wednesday, May 11, beginning at 10 a.m. on the Idaho State University campus in Idaho Falls at University Place. This will be in conjunction with the Idaho Falls Fire Department.
May 10, 2016
Idaho State University students raise money for Idaho Food Bank
POCATELLO – Idaho State University psychology senior and Rugby Club member Nelson Wadman led the efforts to raise money for a cause he is passionate about, the Idaho Food Bank’s Backpack Buddy Program. Funds raised were more than $450.
May 9, 2016
ISU Professor Maria Wong advocates for “Stand for Science: Congress Must Support All Sciences”
POCATELLO—Maria Wong, psychology professor at Idaho State University, has been advocating for more sustained research funding for social and behavioral sciences on behalf of the American Psychology Association’s “Stand for Science: Congress Must Support All Sciences” campaign.
May 9, 2016
Idaho State University public relations students present Serve Idaho campaign to Lt. Gov. Brad Little at State Capitol Building
POCATELLO – Idaho State University public relations students travelled to the state capitol building in Boise to present a campaign they designed that educates students on the importance of volunteering as a tool to finding a career.
May 9, 2016
Idaho State University offers group swim lessons beginning in June, sign up begins in May
POCATELLO - Idaho State University Campus Recreation will offer four sessions of Group Learn to Swim Lessons beginning June 9.
May 9, 2016
Three Idaho State University faculty members honored as Distinguished Faculty
POCATELLO – Three Idaho State University faculty were honored as Distinguished Faculty at ISU Commencement May 7 in Holt Arena.
May 9, 2016
ISU conferred 2,538 degrees and certificates at 2016 commencement on May 7
POCATELLO – A total of 2,411 graduates received 2,538 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University’s spring commencement ceremonies on May 7 in Holt Arena.
May 5, 2016
Sixty-one high school students to graduate with Associate of Arts degrees from Idaho State University-Meridian
POCATELLO – Sixty-one high school students from Renaissance High School in Meridian will receive their Associate of Arts degrees in general studies during Idaho State University-Meridian’s graduation on May 9.
May 5, 2016
Academy of Idaho images now available online at ISU Oboler Library
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Special Collections and Archives at the Oboler Library now features a digital, online collection of images from the Academy of Idaho.
May 5, 2016
Idaho State University unveils peace pole
POCATELLO — Idaho State University officials unveiled an 8-foot tall peace pole, a yearlong project spearheaded by student Alma Jam, Wednesday afternoon.
May 4, 2016
Associated Students of ISU recognizes five individuals and one organization
POCATELLO — Associated Students of Idaho State University presented five awards to individuals who did an outstanding job this academic year.
May 4, 2016
ISU student Mashaal Hijazi gives moving speech on racism at Idaho Falls TEDx Talk
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s American Pakistani Muslim student Mashaal Hijazi was given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to speak on the topic of racism for an Idaho Falls TEDx Talk in April.
May 3, 2016
ISU students Stephanie Greeson and KC Anderson selected as May Career Path Interns of the Month
POCATELLO—Stephanie Greeson and KC Anderson, Idaho State University undergraduate anthropology students, have been selected as the Career Path Interns of the Month for May by the ISU Career Center.
May 3, 2016
Idaho Museum of Natural History to raise funds for Discovery Center on May 5
POCATELLO — On May 5 the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University is raising funds to help improve scientific exploration and enhance a play area as part of the Rebecca Thorne-Ferrel Discovery Center.
May 3, 2016
Idaho Museum of Natural History to host “Hungry Planet: What the World Eats” photo exhibition
POCATELLO – A new photo exhibition opening May 28 at the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University, “Hungry Planet: What the World Eats,” depicts families from around the world and explores human kind’s oldest social activity: eating.
May 2, 2016
Jared Vineyard will earn ISU's first experimental psychology Ph.D.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University student Jared Vineyard will walk across the graduation stage next week as the first Ph.D. student to graduate in experimental psychology from ISU, and the first in his family to obtain an advanced degree.
Idaho State University graduates its first nursing Ph.D. student, Tamara Rose
POCATELLO – It’s not an overstatement to say Tamara Rose has worked hard these past three years.
May 2, 2016
From France to Russia to becoming an Outstanding Masters Student, Amanda Poitevin went around the world then to ISU to earn degree
POCATELLO – Idaho Falls native Amanda Poitevin has been around the world. From attending a small liberal arts college in Wellesley, Mass., to studying abroad in Paris, to teaching English in Russia, some might say that she has seen or done it all.
May 2, 2016
Idaho State Civic Symphony announces 2016-2017 schedule, season tickets on sale for current season ticket holders, general public on sale June 1
POCATELLO – The Idaho State-Civic Symphony has announced its 2016-17 concert schedule and season tickets are currently on sale for current season ticket holders. Season tickets for the general public will go on sale starting June 1.
May 2, 2016
Paper presented by ISU College of Business students, professor wins two awards at MBAA International Conference in Chicago
POCATELLO – Idaho State University College of Business students Andrew Lyman and Travis Pattengale, both graduating this spring, along with management Professor Jie McCardle returned from the MBAA International Conference in Chicago in April with two Best Paper awards.
May 2, 2016
Idaho State University College of Business hosting a free business luncheon May 17 in Twin Falls
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho State University College of Business will host a luncheon for the Twin Falls business community on Tuesday, May 17, from noon to 1 p.m. to introduce new ISU business courses that will be offered at the College of Southern Idaho.
May 2, 2016
Idaho State University Chamber Choir to tour through Britain
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Chamber Choir will take a choir tour for 13 days through Britain performing in some of the most historical cathedrals in the world.
May 2, 2016
ISU Department of Mechanical Engineering students presented their senior design projects for the American Society of Mechanical Engineering
POCATELLO – Idaho State University senior students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering presented their senior design projects at a meeting of the Idaho Section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering.
May 2, 2016
ISU nursing Professor Mary Nies receives University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing 2016 Distinguished Nurse Alumna Award
POCATELLO – Mary Nies, director of nursing research at Idaho State University, will receive the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing 2016 Distinguished Nurse Alumna Award at a ceremony this May.
May 2, 2016
ISU College of Business MBA students take home two trophies from International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition in Anaheim
After hundreds of hours of work and two very intense days in competition in Anaheim, California, a team of Idaho State University Master of Business Administration brought home two trophies from the 52nd International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition held April 23-24.
May 2, 2016
Alex Boye to perform at Stephens Performing Arts Center on May 3
POCATELLO – British-born American singer and actor Alex Boye will perform at Idaho State University’s L.E. and Thelma Stephens Performing Arts Center on May 3 at 7 p.m.
May 2, 2016
ISU Geosciences group recounts trip to the volcanic Caribbean Island Montserrat, featuring the ‘Pompeii of the West’
Chasing giant frogs, shooing iguanas out of the road and appearing on a national radio show were all part of a nine-day Idaho State University geosciences seminar held this spring on the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat, which features an active volcano.
May 2, 2016
Youth engineering and robotics summer camps at ISU; sign-up deadline May 20
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering will host three different camps as part of the 2016 Summer Transportation Institute Program.
May 2, 2016
Idaho State University to offer new 3-D animation and modeling courses
POCATELLO—Kirk Young, adjunct professor at Idaho State University, has started a new 3-D animation course at ISU, giving ISU students more chances to become digital artists.
April 28, 2016
Pocatello Public Works partners with ISU engineering students
The City of Pocatello recently received a few good ideas from a group of Idaho State University engineering students.
April 26, 2016
Black Rock & Sage launch party May 5
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Black Rock & Sage will host a launch party on May 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bengal Café.
April 26, 2016
Idaho State University Professor Beverly Ray attends White House Convening of Operation Educate the Educators
POCATELLO – Beverly Ray, professor of education at Idaho State University, attended the recent White House Convening of Operation Educate the Educators this month.
April 26, 2016
Idaho State University graduates March through the Arch May 6
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Graduate Salute March through the Arch will be held beginning at noon May 6 at the Swanson Arch located on the ISU Pocatello campus between Frazier Hall and the Physical Sciences Building.
Classes Introduce Students to Parkour
Learning how to vault or do a backflip is not part of everyday homework, until now. This year Colin Mahoney introduced new parkour classes at Idaho State University.
April 26, 2016
ISU-Meridian will confer 241 degrees and recognize Student Excellence Honorees at May 9 Commencement; Educator and author Hartzell Cobbs will speak
BOISE-- Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center will hold its commencement ceremony at 6 p.m., May 9, at the Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St.
ISU student advertising team takes home first-place trophy from National Student Advertising District Competition
POCATELLO – Students from Idaho State University took first place in the National Student Advertising Competition for District XI in Bozeman, Montana on April 15.
April 26, 2016
Idaho State University will confer 2,538 degrees and certificates at 2016 Commencement on May 7
POCATELLO – A total of 2,411 graduates will receive 2,538 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University’s spring commencement ceremonies, which will begin at 10 a.m. May 7 in Holt Arena. One hundred twenty-three students will receive multiple certificates and/or degrees.
April 25, 2016
Idaho State University Professor Alex Bolinger named Associated Students of ISU Faculty Member of the Year
POCATELLO—Alex Bollinger, professor of the Idaho State University College of Business, has been recognized as the Faculty Member of the Year by the Associated Students of ISU.
April 25, 2016
ISU students present on April 25 about their work with Syrian and Afghanistan refugees in Macedonia
ISU Master of Public Health student Hayli Worthington and Master of Business Administration student Andrea Vicic took a trip to Macedonia to work with a Christian aid group called Agape to provide food and assistance to the stream of refugees from Syria and Afghanistan.
April 25, 2016
Idaho State University announces Eastern Idaho Science Olympics winning teams
POCATELLO—Idaho State University Department of Physics hosted the Eastern Idaho Science Olympiad on the university campus April 9.
April 22, 2016
Idaho State University Wind Ensemble to go on tour across state
POCATELLO- The Idaho State University Wind Ensemble is currently on tour across Idaho including the College of Southern Idaho, Rocky Mountain High School and Eagle High School. They will finish the tour with a concert at ISU on April 23.
April 21, 2016
Pocatello hosts Idaho Dietetics Conference April 21-22; ISU students honored
POCATELLO – For the first time in over a decade, the Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting is being held in Pocatello on April 21 and 22 at the Red Lion Hotel.
Idaho State University to offer archaeology field school in May
POCATELLO – This May anthropology students at Idaho State University will have the opportunity to participate at the 2016 archaeology field school, spending one month learning how to excavate, survey and record and identify artifacts.
April 21, 2016
Idaho State University School of Performing Arts to hold One-Act Competition April 22-23 for 17 High Schools
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will host 17 high schools participating in a one-act drama competition on Friday and Saturday April 22-23 in the L.E. and Thelma Stephens Performing Arts Center.
April 21, 2016
Ten Idaho State University alumni honored with 2016 Professional Achievement Awards
POCATELLO – Ten Idaho State University alumni will be honored with ISU Professional Achievement Awards at ISU Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 7, in Holt Arena.
April 21, 2016
Idaho State-Civic Symphony to present Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony April 29-30; Season finale features guest vocalists, Camerata Singers, ISU Concert Choir
The Idaho State-Civic Symphony season finale will feature the Camerata Singers, the ISU Concert Choir and guest vocalists performing Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125” at 7:30 p.m. April 29 and 30 at the Stephens Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
April 19, 2016
Idaho State University Outstanding Student Award winners announced
Idaho State University and the ISU Alumni Association proudly announce the 2016 ISU Outstanding Student Award recipients who will be honored at an awards ceremony April 27 at the Stephens Performing Arts Center and at Commencement on May 7 in Holt Arena.
April 15, 2016
Idaho State University have opportunity to create new musical version of ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Musical’
Idaho State University students will have the opportunity to help create a new musical version of the “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Musical” during a weeklong workshop put on by actors, and artistic and music directors from Washington, Oregon, North Carolina and Wisconsin.
April 15, 2016
Aspiring artists have opportunity to create temporary sculptures along Portneuf River
POCATELLO—Laura Ahola-Young of Idaho State University and Hannah Sanger of the City of Pocatello are encouraging ISU students and community members to take part in creating temporary art sculptures along the Portneuf River.
April 15, 2016
Guest Professor Melanie Rutkowski to present at ISU on control of tumor progression by body’s microorganisms
POCATELLO — The Idaho State University biology sciences department has invited Melanie Rutkowski, an assistant professor at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, to give a presentation on the interaction between the human body's microorganisms and tumor growth.
April 15, 2016
Idaho State students learn real-world business lesson when selling book about Garrett Freightlines
POCATELLO – To succeed in business, you’ve got to hit the curve balls thrown your way.
April 15, 2016
AT&T Idaho universities Tech Challenge for students extends application to June 5
POCATELLO—AT&T has presented a challenge to students attending Idaho universities and the winner of the challenge will receive $10,000. The deadline for entering the challenge has been extended to June 5.
April 15, 2016
ISU College of Business to offer in-person classes in Twin Falls fall 2016; informational events set April 25, May 4
TWIN FALLS – The Idaho State University College of Business will offer in-person courses on the College of Southern Idaho campus starting in the fall 2016 semester and will host informational sessions on April 25 and May 4 about these courses.
April 14, 2016
Idaho State University music faculty members to appear in performances across the state
POCATELLO – Diana Livingston Friedley and Geoffrey Friedley, music professors at Idaho State University, will be soloists with the Boise Baroque Chamber Orchestra and the Magic Valley Chorale this month.
April 14, 2016
Idaho State University public relations students gain real-world experience while increasing Idaho volunteer efforts
POCATELLO – Idaho State University public relations students are teaming up with Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, to run a campaign educating students on the importance of volunteering as a tool to finding a career.
April 14, 2016
ISU’s Veteran and Military Appreciation Week runs April 18-22
POCATELLO – Idaho State University is commemorating Veteran and Military Appreciation Week April 18-22 by featuring several events.
April 14, 2016
Idaho State University’s Cosmetology Program and the School of Hair Styling Spring Extravaganza set April 18 at Pond Student Union Ballroom
POCATELLO — Idaho State University’s Cosmetology Program and the School of Hair Styling have announced their annual Hair Show Extravaganza will be held April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
April 14, 2016
Logan Briggs named ISU April Career Path Intern of the Month
POCATELLO - Idaho State University’s undergraduate senior Logan Briggs has been named April’s Career Path Intern of the Month by the ISU Career Center.
April 14, 2016
Charlie Daniels Band to share its hits with Pocatello April 16
POCATELLO—The Charlie Daniels Band will perform its hit songs including “The Devil Went to Georgia” and “The South’s Gonna Do It” at Idaho State University’s Stephens Performing Arts Center April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
April 14, 2016
ISU faculty chamber music concert set April 20 at 7:30 p.m.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will present the last faculty chamber concert for the season featuring members of the Monarch Trio and mezzo soprano Kathleen Lane at 7:30 p.m. April 20 in Goranson Hall in the ISU Fine Arts Building.
April 8, 2016
ISU to host Start Smart salary negotiation workshop April 19 geared towards women for negotiating pay
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the ISU Gender Resource Center will offer a Start Smart salary negotiation workshop geared towards women on April 19.
April 8, 2016
Idaho State University students compete in concrete canoe competition
POCATELLO—Idaho State University students involved with the civil engineering department designed, built and raced a concrete canoe in the 2016 Concrete Canoe National Competition April 7 – 9.
April 8, 2016
Idaho State University’s KidU summer camps offered in June, July
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s KidU camps designed for first- through sixth-graders will be held throughout June and July.
Idaho Museum of Natural History offers family fun events
POCATELLO—The Idaho Museum of Natural History is providing some educational activities to go along with its new “Titanoboa: Monster Snake” exhibit.
April 5, 2016
Ramp Riot brings extreme sports to ISU’s Holt Arena
POCATELLO — Pocatello native and X-Games gold medalist Colton Satterfield is happy to call the second annual Ramp Riot the second largest extreme sports event in the United States and it will be hosted at Idaho State University’s Holt Arena at 7 p.m. April 15-16.
March 8, 2016
ISU College of Arts and Letters students gain real-world work experience by collaborating with local organizations
POCATELLO – Students attend college to receive an education to use in their future career, but Idaho State University Professor Karen Hartman believes that you must take your education one step further – gaining real world work experience.
April 4, 2016
Idaho State University School of Performing Arts to present “Waiting for Godot”
POCATELLO – Students at Idaho State University will venture into absurdism with the performance of Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” on April 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
April 4, 2016
ISU 2016 Mayor’s Day of Recognition for National Service set April 5
POCATELLO – Idaho State University and community members are invited to attend the 2016 Mayor’s day of recognition for AmeriCorps set April 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Aid for Friends conference room, 214 E. Center St.
April 4, 2016
ISU Season of Note will present “The Charlie Daniels Band” April 16 at the Stephens Performing Arts Center
POCATELLO— Idaho State University’s “A Season of Note” series will present The Charlie Daniels Band April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stephens Performing Arts Center in the Jensen Grand Hall.
April 4, 2016
ISU Season of Note will present “Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute” April 14 at the Stephens Performing Arts Center on April 14
POCATELLO— Idaho State University’s “A Season of Note” series will present Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute April 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stephens Performing Arts Center in the Jensen Grand Hall.
April 4, 2016
ISU's Denim Days set April 20 at 6 p.m., features concert by Carolina Reapers
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Gender Resource Center will sponsor Denim Days in the USA on April 20 at 6 p.m. in Frazier Hall featuring a concert by the Carolina Reapers.
April 1, 2016
ISU Physics to host Science Olympiad set April 9
POCATELLO- Idaho State University’s Department of Physics will host a regional Science Olympiad on Saturday, April 9, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Physical Science Building on the corner of 8th Avenue and Carter Street on the ISU campus. Spectators are welcome.
April 1, 2016
Five Idaho State University faculty honored as 2016 Outstanding Master Teachers
POCATELLO – Five Idaho State University faculty members have been chosen to receive 2016 Outstanding Master Teacher awards.
April 1, 2016
Five Idaho State University faculty to receive 2016 Outstanding Public Service Awards
POCATELLO—Five Idaho State University faculty members have been chosen to receive 2016 Outstanding Public Service awards. They will be honored at a reception held at Juniper Hills Country Club April 6 at 6 p.m.
April 1, 2016
Four Idaho State University faculty members honored with 2016 Outstanding Researcher Awards
POCATELLO – Four Idaho State University faculty members have received the 2016 Outstanding Researcher awards and will be honored at a reception April 6 at 6 p.m. at the Juniper Hills Country Club.
March 31, 2016
Idaho Office of the Governor, Idaho State University announce details of tuition lock pilot program for ISU students
MERIDIAN – Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and Idaho State University have announced the details of a pilot program that would ensure that base tuition rates for undergraduate Idaho students remain the same for four continuous academic years.
March 29, 2016
ISU Economics Club Northwestern Environmental Unconference cancelled
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Economics Club has cancelled the Northwestern Environmental Unconference, A NEU TIDE, an event that had been scheduled on April 15 and 16 in Pocatello.
March 29, 2016
Idaho State University debater Mike Chen finishes in tie for ninth place at National Debate Tournament
POCATELLO – Idaho State University junior Mike Chen tied for ninth place in the Varsity division of International Parliamentary Debate Association (IPDA) Debate hosted by the University of Kentucky.
March 28, 2016
Pop-up centenary exhibit to highlight 1916 Easter Rising
Students from the Department of History at Idaho State University will have their work covering the 100-year anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland displayed in a centenary exhibit in ISU’s Pond Student Union Building on March 28 and 29 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
March 28, 2016
Celebrate Shakespeare 400 at Idaho State University April 5
POCATELLO – In honor of Shakespeare 400, the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's life (1564-1616), the Department of English and Philosophy at Idaho State University is sponsoring a public lecture titled, "Editorial Re-Fashioning, Or What Have We Done to Shakespeare?"
March 28, 2016
Idaho State-Civic Symphony Youth Orchestra to offer free concert on March 30
POCATELLO – The Idaho State–Civic Symphony Association’s Youth Orchestra will perform a free concert on March 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
March 28, 2016
ISU Professor Emeritus James Aho publishes “Far-Right Fantasy: Sociology of American Politics and Religion and Politics”
POCATELLO – Idaho State University sociology Professor Emeritus James Aho’s latest book, “Far-Right Fantasy: A Sociology of American Religion and Politics,” has been released by the world’s largest academic publisher, Routledge.
March 24, 2016
Idaho Museum of Natural History hosts 28th Science Trek sleep over April 22-23; sign-up deadline is March 31
POCATELLO – Third to fifth graders are invited to explore new frontiers with an overnight Science Trek adventure hosted by the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Idaho Public Television on April 22-23.
March 24, 2016
“What’s in Your Attic? Decoding the Past through Cultural Artifacts” presentation and workshop set April 11 at ISU Oboler Library
POCATELLO – The Eli M. Oboler Library at Idaho State University will host a presentation and workshop with Randy Silverman at 7 p.m. April 11, based on the question, “What’s in Your Attic?”
March 24, 2016
Idaho State University Graduate Research Symposium set April 2 features more than 60 students presenting research
POCATELLO – More than 60 students from Idaho State University will have the opportunity to present their academic research at the annual Graduate School Research Day Symposium on Saturday, April 2.
March 24, 2016
Southeast Idaho Military Ball set April 22 at ISU Pond Student Union Ballroom
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Veteran Student Services Center will host the Southeast Idaho Military Ball on Friday, April 22, from 7 to 10 p.m. at ISU Pond Student Union Ballroom.
March 25, 2016
ISU’s 45th annual Spring Powwow set April 1-2
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University student group Native Americans United will host the 45th annual ISU Spring Powwow April 1-2 at Reed Gymnasium.
March 23, 2016
Idaho State University history professor Zack Heern looks to help change the perspective towards the Middle East
POCATELLO – On Sept. 11, 2001, Zack Heern sat in a University of California, Los Angeles classroom astonished by the attacks on the World Trade Center. Heern was an undergraduate student of Middle East studies at the time.
March 22, 2016
I Chose ISU, Tony Lemos, physics
POCATELLO – During his senior year in high school, Tony Lemos had the opportunity to tour the NASA Ames Research Center in California and meet face-to-face with astronauts through his involvement with the Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars group
March 18, 2016
ISU ‘Be Advised’ program helps students prepare to register; fall registration begins April 11
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Central Academic Advising continues its “Be Advised” campaign. Students are encouraged to “Declare Your Major,” prior to registering for fall classes.
March 18, 2016
Albion State Normal School records available online at ISU Oboler Library
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Special Collection Archives now features a collection from the Albion State Normal School.
March 18, 2016
Idaho State University’s Donna Lybecker travels to New Zealand to speak at University of Otago
POCATELLO -- Donna Lybecker, chair of the Idaho State University Department of Political Science, recently traveled to Dunedin, New Zealand, where she spoke to students and faculty at the University of Otago about ecosystems services, the Portneuf River and policy narrative.
March 18, 2016
Barrage 8, a special kind of multi-genre band, to perform at Idaho State University
POCATELLO – Barrage 8, which plays a wide variety of music on classical instruments designed to entertain guests of all ages, looks forward to performing in Pocatello at 7:30 p.m. March 25.
March 18, 2016
Project director of Smithsonian Institution Cheryl Washer speaks about upcoming Titanoboa exhibit
POCATELLO – During a March visit, Cheryl Washer, registrar and project director for the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, gave a behind-the-scenes explanation of Idaho Museum of Natural History’s new “Titanoboa: Monster Snake” exhibit, which opens March 18.
March 18, 2016
Idaho State University dance students return from the American College Dance Association Northwest Conference
POCATELLO – Ten Idaho State University students and faculty from the Department of Theatre and Dance attended the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Northwest Conference from March 9 to 12 in Laramie, Wyoming.
March 18, 2016
Idaho State University’s Department of Political Science to host Idaho Court of Appeals member Judge David W. Gratton
POCATELLO – Idaho Court of Appeals Member Judge David W. Gratton will visit Idaho State University’s campus on March 28 and 29 to speak to Idaho State University students, area high school students and community members in the Pond Student Union Wood River Room.
March 18, 2016
College of Arts & Letters New Year’s Eve Gala gives Pocatello residents a night of elegance and allows students to shine while raising $48,000
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters raised $48,000 at its third annual New Year’s Eve Gala held in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
March 18, 2016
Expansion of Idaho State University Paramedic Science Program announced
Idaho Falls- The Idaho State University Paramedic Science program is expanding to Eastern Idaho.
March 18, 2016
ISU presents country singer Dustin Lynch April 25 at the Stephens Performing Arts Center
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will present country singer Dustin Lynch April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Stephens Performing Arts Center’s Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
March 18, 2016
ISU Associate Professor Ruiling Guo recognized for outstanding dissertation
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Associate Professor Ruiling Guo’s dissertation titled “Prediction of Intention to use Evidence-Based Management among Healthcare Administrators in the United States” has been recognized
March 18, 2016
Idaho State University alumnus Michael B. Calley has been recognized as the “Outstanding Engineer of the Year” at the annual Engineering Week Banquet
POCATELLO – Idaho State University alumnus Michael B. Calley has been recognized with the “Outstanding Engineer of the Year Award” by Idaho State University.
March 8, 2016
ISU College of Education to Hold Future Teachers Day March 9
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Education will host a Future Teacher’s Day for prep students interested in becoming teachers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9
March 17, 2016
Ed “The Outlaw” Jones, famous Wheel-Stander, looks forward to Chrome in the Dome
POCATELLO— Ed “The Outlaw” Jones, professional wheel-stander, and his wife, Wendy, have been traveling both nationally and internationally around the globe for 40 years.
March 18, 2016
Grammy nominated Sheela Bringi to collaborate with Idaho State University’s Chamber Jazz Ensemble March 30
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Chamber Jazz Ensemble will collaborate with Grammy-nominated artist Sheela Bringi on March 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Goranson Hall in the Fine Arts Building.
March 2, 2016
Idaho State-Civic Symphony "An Enchanted Evening-Broadway Hits and More" Set March 11
POCATELLO—“An Enchanted Evening – Broadway Hits and More” is the theme of the Idaho State-Civic Symphony Association’s concert and fundraiser at the Idaho State University Stephens Performing Arts Center on March 11.
March 11, 2016
Idaho State-Civic Symphony to host red carpet photo event as part of Its largest fundraiser
POCATELLO – The Idaho State-Civic Symphony will host a red carpet photo event in conjunction with the POPS Concert and fundraiser on Friday, March 11, in the Stephens Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
March 7, 2016
Idaho State University MILES researchers play key role in City of Pocatello River Vision Study
POCATELLO – By providing input and informational tools Idaho State University researchers are assisting the citizens of Pocatello to create a new vision and plans for the Portneuf River running through the city.
March 10, 2016
Idaho State University 115th anniversary Founder’s Day Celebration set March 11; community is invited to free barbecue, history tour
POCATELLO – In celebration of Idaho State University’s 115th anniversary, a Founder’s Day Celebration will be held on Friday, March 11, at noon on the Hutchinson Quadrangle.
March 9, 2016
Chrome in the Dome celebrates 10-year anniversary in style; features world-renowned automotive painter Charley Hutton, drag racer Ed Jones
POCATELLO—This year marks the 10-year anniversary for the Chrome in the Dome car show put on by the Idaho State University College of Technology March 18 from 2 to 9 p.m. and March 19 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Holt Arena.
March 9, 2016
Largest snake in history to open at Idaho Museum of Natural History
POCATELLO — Slithering in at 48 feet long and weighing an estimated 1.5 tons, a realistic replica of Titanoboa, the world’s largest snake, will open at the Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) at Idaho State University March 19.
March 8, 2016
Idaho State University College of Business offers new Master of Science in Health Informatics
POCATELLO — The Idaho State University College of Business is proud to announce a new Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) graduate program offered on the Pocatello and Meridian campuses in fall of 2016.
March 8, 2016
Idaho State Civic Symphony Presents “An Enchanted Evening: Broadway Hits and More” March 11
POCATELLO—Idaho State Civic Symphony joins with dynamic vocal duo, Sarah Lawrence and Calland Metts, in the Pops concert and raffle event March 11 in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall of the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
March 8, 2016
Intrepid Idaho State University doctoral student Ariana Tart-Zelvin aims to change a state of mind
POCATELLO—Idaho State University psychology doctoral student Ariana Tart-Zelvin has completed a dissertation study to better understand what brain areas are active when healthy adults use a cognitive strategy on a working memory task.
March 8, 2016
ISU’s 2016 Early Registration Event set April 5-8
POCATELLO– Idaho State University’s incoming freshmen and their parents are invited to participate in the 2016 early registration events scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 5-8 in the Pond Student Union.
March 7, 2016
Idaho State University Professor Xu passes on her Women in Life Sciences Award
POCATELLO – Idaho State University psychology professor Xiaomeng (Mona) Xu was honored with a Women in Life Sciences Award in 2014 and received a Suffrage Science Heirloom.
March 8, 2016
Idaho Academy of Science and Engineering annual meeting, Intermountain Conference on the Environment set March 31-April 2 at ISU
POCATELLO- The 58th Idaho Academy of Science and Engineering Annual Meeting and Symposium will meet jointly with the 16th Intermountain Conference on the Environment March 31-April 2 at the Idaho State University Pond Student Union.
March 4, 2016
Families with fighting siblings ages 4-11 sought for Idaho State University Psychology Clinic study
POCATELLO – Families with two or more children ages 4-11 who physically fight on a regular basis are sought for the Sibling Aggression Project clinical study being conducted by the Idaho State University Psychology Clinic.
March 4, 2016
Spring into Nutrition at ISU with a Health and Wellness Fair by Phi Upsilon Omicron Set March 12
POCATELLO - Idaho State University’s chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron will host a free health and wellness fair titled, “Spring into Nutrition,” on Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
March 2, 2016
Alumnus Rick Carron contributes to Idaho Virtualization Lab at the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University
POCATELLO — Idaho State University alumnus Rick Carron is helping to make it possible for today’s ISU students to gain experience in a unique and specific field at the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory at the Idaho Museum of Natural History.
February 26, 2016
Idaho State University mission statement and core themes receive State Board approval
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s revised mission statement and core themes received approval by Idaho’s State Board of Education (SBOE) at the Feb. 18 board meeting held in Boise.