State council settles on first round of IGEM grants 
POSTED: Monday, May 20, 2013 at 03:28 PM PTBY: Brad Iverson-Long
Tags: Boise State University, Idaho State University, IGEM, University of Idaho
Seven Idaho university research projects will share more than $800,000 in state grants that are the first of their kind under the Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission. Five of the seven projects are at the University of Idaho, with Boise State University and Idaho State University each getting one grant. All seven projects, which should get [...]
New Boise State art building will gather scattered department in one place
POSTED: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 07:41 AM PTBY: Jennifer Gonzalez
Boise State University plans to consolidate its art programs under one roof in a new building on campus. Conceptual design sketches of the 90,000-120,000-square-foot fine arts and humanities building on Capitol Boulevard next to the Business and Economics building will start in June. Site work, demolition of an existing parking lot, and utility placement will [...]
School district poised to sell two properties this year
POSTED: Friday, April 19, 2013 at 03:12 PM PTBY: Jennifer Gonzalez
The Boise School District will put two of its properties up for sale this summer. Eight acres of land at Cole and Fairview and 7.8 acres at Franklin and Orchard will be listed through a process referred to as a “call for offers.” The two parcels have been vacant since 2009, but school district officials [...]
Venture College garnering interest from BSU students
POSTED: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 08:00 AM PTBY: Brad Iverson-Long
Boise State University students have until April 12 to apply for Venture College, the university’s new non-credit program that will prepare students to launch businesses. Program director Kevin Learned said he’s received strong interest from students, some of whom might choose to enroll at BSU or extend their stay at the school to be part [...]
Burnett named interim president of U of I
POSTED: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 04:48 PM PTBY: The Associated Press
The Idaho State Board of Education has named Donald Burnett as interim president of the University of Idaho. Burnett is the dean of the College of Law at the Moscow-based university. The board voted unanimously on March 27 to place Burnett in charge while it searches for a permanent replacement for Duane Nellis, who is [...]
Idaho lawmakers dump private school tax credits
POSTED: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 03:51 PM PTBY: The Associated Press
A Senate panel ended hopes of private and religious schools that were pushing for Idaho to extend a tax break to people who donate to scholarships meant to defray the cost of tuition. The Local Government and Taxation Committee voted 7-2 on March 26 against the plan from Sen. Bob Nonini, a Republican from Coeur [...]
Bronco home football will be back on ESPN
POSTED: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 04:26 PM PTBY: Brad Iverson-Long
Tags: Boise State University, Bronco Stadium, college football, ESPN, Mark Coyle, Mountain West Conference, television
After just one home football game broadcast on popular cable sports channel ESPN in the past two years, a new deal between ESPN, Boise State University and the Mountain West Conference will ensure that at least three Bronco home games are on ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC. The seven-year deal announced March 20 means BSU will [...]
Idaho House votes 35-33 for break for private schools
POSTED: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 03:43 PM PTBY: The Associated Press
The House voted 35-33 for a tax break for those who donate to private and religious school scholarships, saying it will promote school choice for parents who don’t think the public classroom is right for their kids. The razor-thin decision March 20 sends the bill the Senate. Two lawmakers were absent, Republican Reps. Fred Wood of [...]
Small businesses find ways to beat skills shortage
POSTED: Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 02:29 PM PTBY: The Associated Press
There are three jobs open at Rodon Group, a plastic parts manufacturer near Philadelphia. But despite the reports of a shortage of skilled workers nationwide, CEO Michael Araten isn’t sweating it. Rodon, located in Hatfield, Pa., works with local community colleges to make sure students — the firm’s prospective employees — get the skills they [...]
Idaho State University plans for-profit pharmacy
POSTED: Monday, March 11, 2013 at 02:54 PM PTBY: Scott Ki
Tags: Idaho State Board of Education, Idaho State University Foundation, ISU College of Pharmacy
The State Board of Education is considering a proposal to turn the university-run pharmacy in Pocatello into a limited liability company. The nonprofit Idaho State University Foundation plans to own and operate Bengal Pharmacy LLC to raise funds for the school, increase opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience and improve access to medications for [...]
