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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.
UPDATED: State Board launches Boise State presidential search
“We are determined to conduct a very thorough search, and to get the process started immediately,” State Board president Linda Clark said.
Spring enrollment climbs at U of I, LC State
The University of Idaho posted its eighth consecutive semester of enrollment growth, and Lewis-Clark State College reported its highest spring enrollment in six years.
Tromp ‘sole finalist’ for University of Vermont presidency
Boise State’s president since July 2019 will interview for the Vermont position this week.
Private security guard leaves gun in Twin Falls grade school bathroom
Students found the gun and reported it to school staff. The guard was fired, the Twin Falls Times-News reported Friday.
Bloomberg: Phoenix ownership groups are considering an IPO
The move would take the University of Idaho out of the running for a purchase of Phoenix, a for-profit online giant serving some 85,000 students.
BYU-Idaho reports an increase in on-campus enrollment
Overall enrollment is down slightly, however, due to a dropoff in online students.