Idaho State University

Termed “the right man at the right place for the state of Idaho and Idaho State University” by Idaho Gov. C.L. Butch Otter, ISU President Arthur C. Vailas was officially heralded as the institution’s 12th president during a formal Investiture Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 14. (more…)

New Idaho State University Associate Provost for Enrollment Management Steven R. Neiheisel, Ph.D., brings to ISU more than 20 years of experience as dean and director of enrollment offices. As chief enrollment officer at other institutions, Neiheisel organized and led institutional efforts to establish enrollment-management goals and strategies. (more…)

Idaho State University officials have announced enrollment figures as of the 10th day of enrollment for fall 2007. Overall enrollment includes 13,208 students, an increase of 532 students or 4.2 percent increase from fall 2006. (more…)

Idaho State University’s Book Reading Project 2007, which is focusing on the book “Affluenza,” will offer various presentations Sept. 18 to 21 concluding with the showing of the “Affluenza” documentary followed by a keynote presentation and book-signing reception. (more…)

Denise Bowen, R.DH., M.S., professor in dental hygiene at Idaho State University, recently was honored as a Distinguished Dental Professional by Dentsply International, the largest professional dental products company in the world. (more…)

The Idaho State University Men’s Rugby Club team will face off against the U.S. Air Force Academy on Sept. 15 on the rugby pitch at the top of Bartz Field.

A free pancake breakfast for kids will precede the game from 8 to 10 a.m., and the Pocatello Fire Department will have a fire engine on display. A tailgate party sponsored by Associated Students of ISU will begin at 11 a.m. with a raffle and prizes to be given away. Food and T-shirts will be available for purchase. (more…)

The year 2007 marks the 25th anniversary of the “I Love ISU” campaign to raise money for Idaho State University scholarships. The Pocatello campaign will be held Sept. 17-20. (more…)

John B. Davis Gallery in the lower level of the Idaho State University Fine Arts Building will exhibit “Home again into the Black and White,” a cross section of work by the late Robert L. Granger. (more…)

When the Idaho State University Dental Hygiene student chapter of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (SADHA) began their small community service project in 2005, they never counted on receiving national recognition – which is exactly what they landed this past summer.

The group recently received the SADHA Community Service Award for the second time in three years for their work treating underserved children in Pocatello.  (more…)

A new season of the Community Connections outreach film series kicks off Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Idaho State University Pond Student Union Theater featuring the film “Please Vote for Me.” (more…)