Newsletter
LC State holds first-ever graduation ceremony at Boise prison
Lewis-Clark State College is the first college in Idaho to be approved to offer education programs in prison, and serves about 165 students in facilities in Orofino, Boise, and Pocatello.
Tromp reflects on ‘an inspiring, complex, challenging and joyful journey’ at Boise State
The president’s final day is Saturday — commencement day.
Moon pushes for GOP turnout in May elections
On Thursday, the state GOP chair urged Republicans to vote on May 20 — in low-turnout elections where “a handful of votes can decide the outcome.”
Democrats pushing for turnout in May elections, including school measures
In an email appeal Tuesday, party leadership called next month’s nonpartisan elections “a turning point for our communities.” Among other items, $223.6 million in school bonds and levies are on the ballot.
Lost federal grant jeopardizes 27 U of I jobs
“It was a five-year grant, so we hired people with that in mind and people were employed with that expectation,” the program’s co-director told the Moscow-Pullman Daily News.
Interim president named at Boise State
Jeremiah Shinn, Boise State’s vice president for student affairs and enrollment management, will begin moving into the role in May.
IHSAA bans transgender athletes from girls’ prep sports
The new state policy comes two months after a White House executive order.
U of I passes a $500 million fundraising milestone
A U of I fundraising campaign, launched in 2015, earmarks $240 million for academics and research; $150 million for student scholarships; and $95 million for facilities, outreach and other priorities.
ISU tallies third consecutive spring enrollment increase
Enrollment came in at 11,058, Idaho State’s highest spring tally since 2016.