Monday, January 5, 2026

Creating Opportunities Coast to Coast

Ryan Stinson has always believed in the power of education to change lives. To date, he has created scholarships at six state universities, including a new scholarship endowment at Idaho State University. The Ryan Stinson History Scholarship Endowment Fund will offer students majoring in history — particularly those with demonstrated financial need — the support to continue their education.

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Karen Appleby Named Graduate School Dean

Following an extensive national search, and after careful consideration of feedback from both faculty and staff, an offer was extended to and accepted by Dr. Karen Appleby to become the next Dean of the Graduate School at Idaho State University.

December Be a Bengal Nominees

Congratulations to our December Be a Bengal Nominees! Since 2019, the Be a Bengal Program has celebrated employees who embody ISU’s six core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Inclusivity, Community, Learning, and Shared Responsibility. In 2025, the program expanded to recognize contributions in any or all of these values, reinforcing their importance in our Strategic Plan.

Important Announcements and Updates

Building Bridges for Idaho's Health Care Needs: A Podcast

Winning on the Blue Turf- How ISU's Sales Team Beat the Giants: A Podcast

Non-Classified Staff Employment Opportunities

Classified Staff Employment Opportunities

Training Resources

Library Instruction Support

MarCom Open Labs

Idaho State Today

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