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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.

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.

News Bites

Grants and Contracts Has Moved

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.

Office for Research - Sponsored Programs and Support Soliciting Internal Proposals for Collaborative Research

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.

Office of Research to Host Grant Writer's Seminar

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.

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.

Faculty/Staff Updates

Karen Neill Named 2016 Distinguished Fellow

Susan Swetnam Publishes Book

Kirk Hevener Featured in Video

Laura Ahola-Young to Display Artwork in Four Exhibits

Cathleen Tarp Named Hometown Hero

Amy Jo Popa Recognized at Sagebrush Arts Festival

Events

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Disaster Planning Workshop Set Oct. 21

Idaho State University Pinyon Jay Press to host Jessica Spring, Visiting Artist Sept 29

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