Kevin Richert
Idaho State reports enrollment increases
Idaho State is reporting an overall enrollment increase — and its largest first-year student class in a decade.
Analysis: Launch numbers boost college enrollment, but they’re unlikely to change the debate
Idaho Launch was sold to lawmakers as a pathway to a good-paying job in a high-demand career — and an alternative for students who aren’t interested in college. But the vast majority of Launch recipients are attending college this fall.
Task force rekindles debate over DEI on college campuses
The eight-member task force didn’t talk about any specific bills during its 90-minute inaugural meeting Wednesday. But that could come at a later date.
Drip, drip, drip: New competing motions in Big City Coffee-Boise State lawsuit
Big City’s attorneys want $1.7 million for legal costs and fees. The defense wants a judge to throw out a $4 million verdict against two present and former Boise State University administrators.
Empowering Parents is open for applications
Families can now apply for their share from the $30 million education microgrant program. They can receive up to $1,000 per student or $3,000 per family.
Boise State, U of I tout enrollment increases
Boise State University reported a fall enrollment record. The University of Idaho reported the largest first-year student class in its history.
In depth: Boise State administrators made volleyball call, amid outside lobbying
It’s unclear whether players had any say, formally or informally, in Boise State University’s decision to forfeit a women’s volleyball match with San José State University. But public records provided to EdNews show the university was lobbied to make the controversial decision.
Analysis: Prop. 1 becomes the election of the year, and the GOP goes all in
An attempt to reshape elections draws the full wrath of Idaho Republicans — the political party that wins most elections under the status quo.
Boise State to net $128 million in new multimedia deal
The restructured — and extended — multimedia agreement should put Boise State athletics in line with schools in college football’s power conferences, Athletic Director Jeramiah Dickey told the State Board.
District 15: House candidates disagree sharply on Launch
The debate over the postsecondary grant program has cut somewhat along party lines. And that’s the case in this Boise battleground district.