Press Releases
º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Announces Alumni Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees
03-17-2026
Community Encouraged to Nominate º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Alumni for Hall of Fame
02-24-2026
º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø to Host Esports Arena Ribbon Cutting
01-14-2026Archived Press Releases
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø to Open New Transportation Technology Center Building
01-12-2026 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø invites the community to an open house celebrating the opening of the newest building on the º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø campus, the Transportation Technology Center.
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Annual Maxine Bell Education Award Winner Announced
12-19-2025 - The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø (º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø) Board of Trustees recently named Dr. Wiley Dobbs as the 2025 recipient of the Maxine Bell Education Advocate Award.
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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Launches Idaho Program
11-25-2025 - Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses helps entrepreneurs grow via free training, capital access, and personalized support.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Named a Top 200 U.S. Community College for 2027 Aspen Prize
10-30-2025 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø was named eligible to compete for the $1M Aspen Prize, recognizing top-performing community colleges nationwide.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Educators Honored with Statewide Innovative Educator Awards
10-24-2025 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø honors faculty Anna Hegsted and Mark Wasden with 2025 Innovative Educator Awards for excellence in general education teaching.
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ISU & º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Simplify Transfer for Mechanical Engineering Students
09-20-2025 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø and ISU create a 2+2 pathway allowing engineering students to transfer smoothly from º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø to ISU for a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
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SILO Seeking Entries for 2025-26 Online Edition
09-20-2025 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø’s English Department invites students and alumni to submit creative writing, visual, and multimedia art for the 2025-26 online SILO journal.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Seeking Nominees for Education Award
08-05-2025 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø is accepting nominations for the Maxine Bell Education Advocate Award honoring educators with lasting contributions to public education in Idaho.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Named a 2025 Metallica Scholars Initiative Recipient
07-28-2025 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø is among 15 national recipients of the 2025 Metallica Scholars Initiative, receiving $75K to support students in high-demand trade programs.
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Chobani Launches º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Scholars Program for Idaho Workforce
06-10-2025 - Chobani and º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø launch the Chobani Scholars program to support students pursuing technical degrees and certificates for Idaho’s in-demand careers.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø & St. Luke’s Launch Part-Time Registered Nursing Program
05-15-2025 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø partners with St. Luke’s to offer a part-time registered nursing program, providing flexible study options for students balancing work and family.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø & GM Strengthen Automotive Program with Donations
05-05-2025 - GM donates vehicles and engines to º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Automotive Service Program, giving students hands-on experience with the latest automotive technologies.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø English Department Publishes 2025 SILO Online Journal
05-05-2025 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø’s English Department announces the 2025 edition of SILO, its online literary and arts journal featuring student, alumni, and faculty work.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Announces 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees
04-09-2025 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø proudly announces the 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, honoring individuals exemplifying excellence, leadership, and service.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Alumni Association Seeks Hall of Fame Nominations
04-07-2025 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Alumni Association seeks nominations for its inaugural Alumni Hall of Fame, honoring alumni achievements across professional, community, and advocacy.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø to Host Legislative Forum in Twin Falls
04-07-2025 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø will host a legislative forum on March 1, 2025, allowing Magic Valley residents to hear from state legislators and ask questions directly.
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Historic Heyburn Art Collection Returns to Herrett
04-07-2025 - The Heyburn Collection is back on display at the Herrett Center’s Jean B. King Gallery, showcasing historic art amassed by students and professionals.
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New Faulkner Planetarium Show Opens for Spring Break
04-07-2025 - As spring break arrives in late March, the Faulkner Planetarium opens a new giant screen film designed to dazzle audiences of all ages.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Joins #CCMonth to Celebrate Community Colleges
04-01-2025 - The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø joins Community College Month, a national campaign highlighting the academic and economic value of community colleges.
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Annual Maxine Bell Education Award Winner Announced
01-09-2025 - The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø (º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø) Board of Trustees recently named Dr. Richard Parker as the 2024 recipient of the Maxine Bell Education Advocate Award.
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AAWCC Celebrates Two º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Leaders With Special Recognition
10-23-2024 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø leaders Bobbi Stannard and Monze Stark-Magaña were recognized by AAWCC as members of the 2024 Women Under 40 class for their impact.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Partners With Texas Woman’s University on Transfer Pathway
10-11-2024 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø and Texas Woman’s University signed an MOU creating a seamless online transfer pathway for º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø students pursuing bachelor’s degrees.
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ISU and º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Strengthen Partnership for Student Success
09-30-2024 - ISU and º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø leaders signed a new MOU to strengthen their partnership and create seamless pathways for students in high-demand fields.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Seeks Nominations for Maxine Bell Education Award
09-12-2024 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø is now accepting nominations for the Maxine Bell Education Advocate Award, honoring educators with sustained contributions to public education in Idaho.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Launches New E-sports Student Club
09-12-2024 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø announces the launch of its new E-sports student club, Golden Gaming Club, created to build an inclusive community for students passionate about gaming.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation Announces 2024-25 Mini-Grant Recipients
06-27-2024 - The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation Scholarship And Grants Committee is pleased to announce the awarding of the 2024-2025 mini-grant projects.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Radiologic Technology Program Students Establish Endowment
06-27-2024 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation announces a new Radiologic Technology Program Endowment Scholarship to support commuting students during clinical education.
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Change of Leadership Announced for º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Volleyball
06-17-2024 - The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø (º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø) announced today that it has parted ways with long-time Head Volleyball Coach Jim Cartisser and Assistant Coach Babes Kalulu.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Set to Break Ground for New LeRoy Craig Jerome Center
06-17-2024 - The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø (º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø) will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the LeRoy Craig Jerome Center on Tuesday, June 18th, at 11:00 am.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Admissions Team Recognized by PNACAC
06-10-2024 - The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø (º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø) was recently recognized for its commitment to ensuring that students get a smooth start at the college.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Joins Celebration of Community College Month
05-02-2024 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø is joining the national celebration of Community College Month, a campaign highlighting the academic, economic, and community impact of colleges.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Professor Wins Pearson Excellence in Higher Education Award
05-01-2024 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Professor of Music Serena Jenkins Clark was named a 2023 Pearson Excellence in Higher Education Award winner for Community Advancement.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Sees Significant Enrollment Growth Spring 2024
03-21-2024 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø reported significant enrollment growth for Spring 2024, with a 12.1% increase in headcount compared to Spring 2023.
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Optum Idaho Endowment Supports º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Emergency Scholarships
03-21-2024 - Optum Idaho approved $10,000 for º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation to establish a new endowment supporting the Emergency Scholarship program for º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø students.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø, WGU Align to Help Students Buck Alarming Trend
03-19-2024 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø and Western Governors University partnered to help more community college students overcome national barriers to earning a bachelor’s degree.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø LeRoy Craig Jerome Center Construction Manager Selected
02-27-2024 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees announced Starr Corporation as the construction manager for the new LeRoy Craig Jerome Center, expanding local educational opportunities.
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Hailey Police Creates Todd Peck Law Scholarship
02-22-2024 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø and Hailey Police Department established the Todd D. Peck Law Enforcement Endowed Scholarship to support students in º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø’s law enforcement program.
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WWA Endowment Supports º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Aquaculture Students
02-16-2024 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation announces a new Western Whitewater Association endowment to provide scholarships for students pursuing aquaculture education.
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Blue Cross of Idaho Funds º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Nursing Student Scholarships
02-12-2024 - The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation and º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation launch the Charlene Maher Nursing Scholarship, providing funding for nursing students at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Dean Earns Strategic Enrollment Management Endorsement
01-11-2024 - olly Hulsey, º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Dean of Student Access, earned the AACRAO Strategic Enrollment Management Endorsement, an international recognition in enrollment.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Hosts Energy Days October 25th and 26th
10-23-2023 - Idaho National Laboratory presents Energy Days at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø, engaging students and community members in advanced energy careers, internships, and industry projects.
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Idaho Gem Innovative Educator Awards Given To º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Faculty
10-16-2023 - Two º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty members were honored with Idaho GEM Innovative Educator Awards for exceptional teaching, student engagement, and promoting general education.
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Spark! Smithsonian Exhibit Highlights Rural Innovation
10-10-2023 - “Spark! Places of Innovation,” a Smithsonian traveling exhibit, showcases how rural Americans create solutions, transform communities, and drive innovation.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø to Receive Funding for CTE Programs
10-03-2023 - Twin Falls, ID – The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø (º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø) has been awarded funding for Career Technical Education (CTE) programs thanks to the...
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Learning Designer Advances in NATO-Sponsored Competition
09-21-2023 - Candace Boesiger, º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Learning Designer, and teammate Theresa Huff are finalists in AECT’s instructional design competition sponsored by NATO.
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Five º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Nursing Students Receive $2,000 Scholarships
09-21-2023 - Five º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø nursing students received $2,000 scholarships from the John William Jackson Philanthropic Fund to support the Registered Nursing Program.
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Girl Scout Cheerleader Chooses º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø After Receiving Impressive Scholarship
09-13-2023 - Jessica Masters received a $777 scholarship from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, applying it to her studies at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Dean of Enrollment Services Receives Fellowship
09-12-2023 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Dean of Enrollment Services Monze Stark-Magana was named a fellow in HACU’s Leadership Academy, a year-long national leadership program.
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Glanbia Cheese Partners With º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Gilbert’s Pantry
07-12-2023 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Gilbert’s Pantry partnered with Glanbia Cheese Marketplace to receive ongoing donations of two-pound cheese blocks for students.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Receives AAWCC Scholarship to Further Education
07-03-2023 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø student and employee Leah Scrimpsher received a $500 continuing education scholarship from the American Association for Women in Community Colleges.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø To Host Writing Conference
06-14-2023 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø will host the Writing Matters Conference this fall to showcase writing talents of Idaho high school and undergraduate college students.
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Boise State Celebrates Mental Health Program Graduates
05-23-2023 - Boise State University celebrated 12 students who earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Social Work during a ceremony held at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø.
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Kern Named to º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees
05-16-2023 - The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Joshua Kern to fill the Zone Three seat during their regular meeting.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø General Education Teaching Award Winners Announced
05-09-2023 - The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø announced the winners of its fifth annual General Education Teaching Awards, recognizing outstanding teaching for non-majors.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Community Education Releases Summer Schedule
05-08-2023 - Registration is now open for the º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø’s MusicFest and Theater Camps, offering youth hands-on learning with professional instructors.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Agriculture Students Bring Home Banners from National Event
04-24-2023 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Agriculture students attended the NACTA Collegiate Judging Conference in California, competing against hundreds of students from colleges nationwide.
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City Club of Southern Idaho presents Mental Health Initiatives in the Magic Valley
04-19-2023 - The City Club of Southern Idaho invites the community to a focused dialogue on mental health initiatives addressing challenges across the Magic Valley.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Receives $10,000 Grant to Support Nursing Program
04-04-2023 - The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø has received a $10,000 grant from the Idaho Community Foundation to support its Registered Nursing Program.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Joins in Celebrating Community College Month
04-03-2023 - The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø (º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø) is proud to join more than 1,000 community colleges across the nation in celebrating April as Community College Month.
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Weekend Meal Delivery for Seniors Resumes After Donation
02-02-2023 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Office on Aging announces the return of weekend meal service for 175 seniors, made possible by a donation from St. Luke’s and SelectHealth.
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Herrett Center Announces Return of STEAM Camp-In
02-01-2023 - The Herrett Center at the º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø is excited to announce the date of the STEAM Camp-In overnight event.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees Vacancy Application Deadline Approaching
01-11-2023 - The deadline to submit an application for the open seat on the º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø (º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø) Board of Trustees is quickly approaching.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Board Seeks Applicants for Open Position
12-15-2022 - The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to fill an open seat following the resignation of Trustee Jack Nelsen.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø To Host 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
11-28-2022 - The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø will host its 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1st, featuring remarks and holiday music for the public.
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Inaugural Maxine Bell Education Award Winners Announced
11-21-2022 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees announced Margie Gonzalez and Linda Burton as the first recipients of the Maxine Bell Education Award honoring education advocates.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Names New Jerome Center after Former Board Member
11-17-2022 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees recognized former Board member LeRoy Craig on Monday night by naming the college’s new location in Jerome in his honor.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø to Hold Candlelight Vigil to Honor University of Idaho Students
11-11-2022 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø students and staff will hold a candlelight vigil on November 29th to honor the lives of University of Idaho students killed on November 13th.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Joins State Co-admissions/Co-enrollment Agreement
10-22-2022 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø joined Idaho’s co-admissions agreement, enabling students with associate degrees to enroll directly in upper-level courses at four-year institutions.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Grant Supports Engineering and Computer Science Scholarships
10-21-2022 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø students in engineering and computer science will benefit from a $150K/year NSF grant via Boise State to support scholarships for four years.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Receives $2.5 Million Grant to Support College Enrollment and Success
10-11-2022 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø received over $2.5M to partner with Jerome School District and increase college enrollment and student success, focusing on Hispanic students.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Receives Federal Grant to Support Childcare for Students
10-05-2022 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø will receive over $700K through the CCAMPIS program to help low-income parents secure childcare while attending college, boosting enrollment and success.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation Executive Director receives Fellowship
09-06-2022 - Erika Allen, º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation Executive Director, has been named a fellow in HACU’s Leadership Academy and a Carnegie Fellowship recipient.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Professor receives State Education Recognition
08-29-2022 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø English Professor Kimberly Madsen Dill was recognized as this year’s Innovative Educator for Written Communication by the Idaho State Board of Education.
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Jonathan Lord Earns Endorsement from AACRAO
07-15-2022 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø VP of Student Life Dr. Jonathan Lord earned the Strategic Enrollment Management Endorsement from AACRAO, recognizing expertise in higher ed enrollment.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Awarded $3 Million USDA Grant
06-22-2022 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø will receive a five-year, $3.01 million USDA grant to educate and support the next generation of agriculture professionals in the Magic Valley.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Launches Bachelor’s in Operations Management
05-04-2022 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø relaunches its Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management, allowing local students to earn a degree without relocating or fully online.
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Intermountain Healthcare Donates $30,000 to º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation
04-15-2022 - Intermountain Healthcare donated $30,000 to the º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation to support student scholarships promoting diversity in the healthcare workforce.
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Agriculture Students Win National Event
04-13-2022 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Agriculture students competed at the NACTA Collegiate Judging Conference, winning first place in Knowledge Bowl and placing high in multiple events.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Forensics Brings Home Bronze In Both Speech and Debate
04-12-2022 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Speech and Debate team earned bronze in both categories at the Phi Rho Pi national tournament, with top individual performances and awards.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø and WGU Partner to Expand Bachelor’s and Master’s Pathways
05-04-2021 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø and Western Governors University announced a partnership offering º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø graduates flexible pathways to in-demand bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø and ISU sign partnership agreement
02-11-2021 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø and Idaho State University signed an agreement to provide º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø students with a smoother transition to continue their education at ISU.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø and LC State College sign partnership agreement
02-11-2021 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø students will have a smoother transition to continue their education at Lewis-Clark State College through a new partnership agreement.
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Riverence Donates Steelhead Trout to Community at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø
12-15-2020 - Riverence Provisions LLC will donate 40,000 pounds of frozen steelhead trout to Magic Valley residents at the º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø on December 19.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Welcomes New President
06-11-2020 - The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø welcomes its fifth president, President Fisher, who arrived on June 1 with goals focused on enrollment growth and student service.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Receives Crash Cart Donation from St. Luke’s Magic Valley
01-23-2020 - The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø thanks St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center for donating 20 crash carts to support Health Sciences training.
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Kenworth Sales Company Donates New Training Engine to º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø
01-07-2020 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Diesel Technology: Truck Program received a new $30,000 training engine from Kenworth Sales Company to help students train with current technology.
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º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Faculty Awards for Excellence
05-16-2019 - At its commencement ceremonies, the º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation and Associated Students honor outstanding faculty with Faculty Excellence Awards.
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Turn Key Medical Donates X-Ray Machine to º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø
05-15-2019 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Radiologic Technology Program receives a 2012 RadPro Mobile X-Ray machine from Turn Key Medical to replace their 1979 GE model.
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Momentum Pathways Project
02-11-2019 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø participates in Complete College America’s Momentum Pathways Project, using evidence-based strategies to improve student success and college completion.
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News Release: º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Launches New Web Services
01-05-2018 - º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø launched a redesigned website, secure portals, and modern IT systems, enhancing student success, collaboration, and operational efficiency campus-wide.