Idaho State University-Meridian confers record number of degrees at May commencement; Elizabeth Thompson selected top Student Excellence honoree
"I had an opportunity to meet all of the nominees and they were fantastic," she said, adding she was surprised when she heard her name announced. (more…)
Two Idaho State University anthropology students land internships with Smithsonian museums this summer
"I would live in a cardboard box if I could work at the Smithsonian (museums in Washington, D.C.)," said Jennifer Hernandez, an Idaho State University senior anthropology major with an emphasis in archeology, who graduated from Idaho Falls High School. "I still can't believe that I'm getting an internship with a stipend to go work there this summer." (more…)
ISU, AmeriCorps to host annual Kickin’ It with Idaho@Play May 18 at Cadet Field
AmeriCorps and Idaho State University will host the annual Kickin' It with Idaho@Play event, which promotes physical activity, at Cadet Field from noon to 3 p.m. May 18. (more…)
Idaho State University Theatre and Dance to present world premiere of contemporary opera in Pocatello then California
The world premiere of "Double Blind Sided," a contemporary opera inspired, in part, by Franz Kafka's "The Trial" and Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," will be performed at 7:30 p.m. May 22-25 in the Rogers Black Box Theatre in the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
There will be an additional matinee at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25. A post-performance panel discussion with the composer, librettist and directors will be held Wednesday and Thursday, May 22-23. (more…)
Idaho State University Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate Danson Hall took advantage of ‘extras’
Take advantage of the extra opportunities at Idaho State University.
That's the advice from Danson Hall who will walk at ISU's 2013 Commencement to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Hall, 27, who graduated from Blackfoot High School, followed her own advice earning both her doctoral and undergraduate degrees from ISU. (more…)
Nontraditional student Brandalin Barnes succeeds at heading back to school at Idaho State University
Brandalin Barnes of Chubbuck has found herself doing homework at her daughter's volleyball games and reviewing note cards at her son’s basketball games while preparing for finals at Idaho State University this spring. (more…)
Idaho State University Graduates March through the Arch set at noon May 10
The Idaho State University Graduates March through the Arch will be held beginning at noon May 10 at the Swanson Arch located on the ISU Pocatello campus between Frazier Hall and the Physical Sciences Building. (more…)
Idaho State University will confer 2,476 degrees, certificates at 2013 Commencement on May 11
A total of 2,364 graduates will receive 2,476 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University's spring commencement ceremonies, which will begin at 10 a.m. May 11 in Holt Arena.
One hundred six students will receive multiple certificates and/or degrees. (more…)
Idaho State University Women’s Rodeo Team tops in region and nation; Men’s Team second in region
The Idaho State University Rodeo Team is perhaps having its best year ever, with the women's team ranked No. 1 in their region and the nation, and the men's team ranked second in their region and sixth nationally.
"It's been a perfect storm in the right way," said Melisa Moon Giannini, ISU Rodeo Club advisor. "All the pieces have come together. We have great athletes and great coaching, excellent stock and great University and community support." (more…)
ISU-Meridian will confer more than 220 degrees at May 13 commencement; real estate developer and physician Tommy Ahlquist slated to speak
Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center will graduate its largest class ever, conferring up to 225 degrees, on Monday, May 13, 6 p.m., at the Boise Center, 850 W. Front Street. (more…)