Thursday, December 18, 2025

Playing with Purpose: ISU Doctoral Grad’s Research Explores Therapeutic Uses of Video Games

Gaming is serious business for Rifat Ara Tasnim. The soon-to-be doctoral graduate from Idaho State University wasn’t fixated on the likes of Minecraft, Fortnite, Roblox, or the latest Battlefield. For nearly six years, Tasnim’s sights have been trained on the niche of serious gaming.

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Presidential Pop-Up: College of Pharmacy

President Wagner's Bold Path Forward initiative continues with a series of Presidential Pop-Ups taking place across campus. As part of this initiative, each operational unit and college will be invited to an informal social hour as an opportunity to connect with colleagues and get to know President Wagner. The next Presidential Pop-Up is for College of Pharmacy faculty and staff, January 13 at 3 p.m. in the Little Wood Room, Pond Student Union. Refreshments will be provided. For a complete schedule of Presidential Pop-Ups, visit the Bold Path Forward website.

Dr. Sonali Salunkhe Receives Portneuf Medical Center Endowed Professorship

Undergraduate Healthcare Administration Program Director and Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration Dr. Sonali Salunkhe has become the first recipient of the Portneuf Medical Center Endowed Professorship in Healthcare Administration, a position made possible through PMC’s generous support to ISU College of Business. Kept as a surprise, Salunkhe arrived at PMC for a “research team photo,” and was instead greeted by Idaho State University and PMC colleagues with a special announcement.

Important Announcements and Updates

Dr. Mustafa Mashal Named Associate Vice President for Research: Innovation Partnerships

Jared Cantrell Named Associate Director for Strategic Partnerships and Innovation

College of Education Faculty Bring the Hour of AI and Coding to Schools in Idaho

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