Idaho State University

Retiring presidents push for additional college scholarships

But retiring Boise State University Bob Kustra minced no words about Gov. Butch Otter’s higher education “CEO” proposal. He again questioned whether the state can wring tens of millions of dollars of savings from the higher ed system.

ISU enrollment drops, as Middle Eastern students leave campus

While the overall enrollment number dropped by 400 students, Idaho State University is drawing more in-state freshmen to campus.

As State Board launches one president’s search, another search comes under fire

The State Board has launched its search for Lewis-Clark State College’s next president. Meanwhile, Pocatello mayor Brian Blad bristles at being excluded from the search process at Idaho State University.

ISU president’s search begins next week

The State Board of Education hopes to name a new president by March. Arthur Vailas is retiring after 12 years at the helm.

Vailas denies boosters’ threat forced his retirement

Idaho State University President Arthur Vailas will retire in June, ending a 12-year tenure long on controversy. The State Board of Education hopes to choose a successor by spring.