Thursday, February 12, 2026

University Budget Process Update, Upcoming Budget Town Halls

ISU’s budget realignment and revenue-generation strategies, discussed in this video and on the Budget Planning website, prioritize long-term structural alignment to support efficiency, clarity, and strategic reinvestment in ISU’s mission. Decisions were made after a collaborative process, with careful and thoughtful consideration. Please watch the video in its entirety for more information and an understanding of our complete budget reduction responses. Employees are invited to attend an upcoming town hall event for further discussion. These town hall events will be in-person only.

Meridian - March 10 at 3 p.m. - Classroom 845
Pocatello - March 12 at 3 p.m. - Bengal Theater
Idaho Falls - March 13 at 3 p.m. - BSUB Multi-Purpose Room

› Visit the Budget Planning and FAQs Website ‹

Watch ISU Graduate Students in the Idaho Statewide 3MT® Competition Feb 17

All are invited to join the ISU Graduate School in cheering on the four graduate students from Idaho State University competing in the Statewide Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition on February 17. The event takes place in Coeur d'Alene, ID and is available for viewing via Zoom.

› Read More About the Statewide 3MT ‹

A New Space for Reflection: ISU Celebrates Student Meditation and Reflection Room

Idaho State University and ISU Foundation are pleased to announce the new Student Meditation and Reflection Room on the Pocatello campus. Opening February 24, the new Student Meditation and Reflection Room will provide a quiet, inclusive space for members of the campus community—regardless of faith or spiritual beliefs—to pray, reflect, and meditate.

› Read More About the Event ‹

Important Announcements and Updates

Fidelity Representatives on Campus in February and April

Sharie Ellis Retirement

Third Annual Spanish MA Conference Connects Students Across the World

7th Annual Emergency Medicine Conference set for Feb 26–28

ISU Open Education Week March 2-6

Donate Extra Clothing or Household Items to the Campus Thrift Store

Training Resources

Center for Learning and Instructional Excellence Workshop Feb 13:

Finding the Best-Fit LLM for Your Purpose

Turn your Course from Drab to Fab with DesignPLUS

Featured Events

Save the Date: ISU Powwow April 3-4

Humanities Café Feb 19: "Art in Motion: Music, Identity, and Resistance in the Americas"

Research Highlight

Neurotransmitters are chemicals secreted by brain cells (neurons) that transmit messages to other neurons or cells

A new series from College of Science and Engineering students discusses physiological topics related to well known conditions and diseases in simple words that everyone can understand. Student researcher Kennedy Koopman presents research on the human body and its need for sleep to function properly in How Lack of Sleep Affects Brain Function and Health.

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