Higher Education
Boise State says it acted in ‘good faith’ in public records dispute
The Idaho Family Policy Center has filed a lawsuit over a seven-month records dispute after the conservative group received only two pages of records, at a cost of $257.02. Attorneys for Boise State University deny wrongdoing.
Idaho’s DEI phaseout began long before the Legislature’s mandate
How many diversity, equity and inclusion programs and jobs have been cut on Idaho campuses? Reports ordered by the Legislature provide some answers.
State Board roundup, 8.13.26: Boise State Athletics faces budget deficit after Pac-12 move, athlete payments
Also Thursday, the State Board said farewell to two members whose terms are expiring.
A report suggests a surge in Title IX complaints at U of I — but that might not be the case
INSIDE: A detailed rundown of discrimination complaints and investigations at Idaho colleges and universities.
State Board refuses to release Boise State search records — again
Idaho EdNews requested public comments on David Hahn, hired as the university’s president on July 1. The board again said no.
CWI looks to enter the athletics fray. The budget looms as its biggest test
The College of Western Idaho wants to use an unusual endownment-based approach to field sports teams. Will the math math? And will it win over skeptics?
Launch navigates budget cuts — and begins to collect data on student outcomes
Despite a $10 million cut, the grant program should fully fund student applications this fall. But after three years, are recipients landing good jobs?
A slow-moving Boise State merger is not expected to impact students and faculty
The College of Education and School of Public Service will merge — at least in name — on July 1. But the actual changes will roll out over two years.
State Board plans to name Boise State finalist Tuesday
The state’s largest university could have a new president on July 1.
Governor issues executive order launching Workforce Pell council
A new council will recommend which programs should be eligible for federal subsidies covering workforce training.