Boise State University has expanded its Games, Interactive Media and Mobile Technology (GIMM) program by adding two new minors focused on interactive film and animation. The unique cohort-based curriculum combines hands-on learning with real-world client projects from organizations like NASA.
Vanessa Fry of Boise State University has received a grant from MIT Election Data + Science Lab for research on improving voter registration. The project involves developing new tools with…
Matt Kohn has received an award for his textbook ‘Petrology and Plate Tectonics.’ The book was recognized by the Textbook & Academic Authors Association as one of only eleven honored…
Professor Steven Olsen-Smith has identified a Civil War-era U.S. flag owned by author Herman Melville. His findings link the artifact to Melville’s poetry about the war and will be published…
Lecturer Margaret Sass shared strategies for balancing AI use with teamwork at an education innovation conference. Her presentation focused on practical classroom approaches that encourage collaboration while using technology.
Christopher Courtheyn presented at the American Association of Geographers’ annual meeting in San Francisco. He discussed community development practices and participated in a roundtable on peace struggles in Colombia.
Boise State University Foundation announced an endowed fellowship honoring Professor Casey Cline with support from alumni. The fund aims to support future leaders in construction management while recognizing Cline’s lasting…
Kara Brascia introduced the STEM CARES framework at a national conference in Chicago. The approach aims to make community-engaged STEM teaching more accessible for faculty by providing structured resources. Collaborators…
Sandi Gregory will present at the upcoming Society of Research Administrators International virtual conference. Her session focuses on using Excel automation for efficient financial reporting in research administration.
Eric Gooden and Nicole Holden’s research on investor decision-making has been accepted by Data in Brief. Their study explores how short- and long-term investors respond differently to negative earnings news.…
Boise State University will host its seventh Intercultural Living Library on April 14. The event allows students and community members to hear personal stories from volunteers representing different cultures. Attendees…
Boise State University has introduced a new voluntary long-term care insurance option for eligible employees. The limited-time enrollment allows staff to apply without medical questions until May 1. Premiums are…
Boise State University students joined faculty in volunteering at Camp Rainbow Gold for children diagnosed with cancer. The program offers outdoor activities aimed at providing support beyond medical treatment while…
Shreya Mul from Boise State University earned top honors at the 2026 GeoCongress Conference for her innovative soil stabilization research. Her work explores hydrophobic treatments as alternatives to traditional methods…
Boise State University has been named Idaho’s top recipient of National Institutes of Health funding for fiscal year 2025. The university secured major grants supporting both scientific advancement and job…
Mark Cowan and JoAnn Wood have launched season five of their podcast ‘Journeys of Accountancy.’ The new season continues to explore how accounting affects various industries and everyday situations.
Boise State University has reaffirmed that it does not allow AI-generated or stock images in its marketing materials. The policy is meant to ensure authenticity in representing the campus community.…
Boise State University reports recent GI Bill changes now allow many veterans up to four years’ worth of tuition support—enough for an accelerated online MBA degree. Veteran Austin Overacre shares…
A new Boise State University study finds rural Idaho teachers struggle with access to relevant STEM resources despite strong interest. Researchers identified major barriers including lack of awareness about available…
Boise State University reports that many nursing alumni are returning as faculty members. Alumni cite strong community ties and supportive experiences as key reasons for coming back.
Boise State University has scheduled Adjunct Teaching Day for April 20. The event offers professional development workshops for adjunct faculty in both hybrid and virtual formats.
Boise State University construction management students won national recognition after building a new playground feature at Highlands Elementary School. Their hands-on effort earned them praise from both educators and parents…
Casey Kennington from Boise State University has been named an inaugural fellow by the National Science Foundation’s NAIRR AI Education Fellowship program. The award recognizes his leadership in developing artificial…
Emma Regnier has been awarded a Bergstrom Grant from the Association of Field Ornithologists for her study on how Golden Eagles affect cliff ecosystems. Her project uses environmental DNA to…
Boise State University will host the Northwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society in summer 2026. Abstracts are now being accepted from students, staff, and faculty until April 6.…
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