Monday, July 28, 2025

Mistaken Identity: Researchers Develop New Methods to Identify Suckers in the Intermountain West

To most anglers, a sucker is the last fish they want to see on the end of their line. But to the scientists who study these bottom-dwelling fish, knowing exactly which species of sucker they’ve netted offers a window into the health of the ecosystem these animals occupy. Idaho State University professors and students have developed a new process to precisely identify the species that call southeast Idaho and surrounding areas home.

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ISU Choirs Experience Music, Culture, Connection in Costa Rica

Forty singers from Idaho State University’s Chamber Choir and Pocatello’s Camerata Singers have recently returned from a nine-day tour of Costa Rica, where they shared music, learned about the culture, and built lasting friendships with local communities.

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Join ISU at the Shoshone-Bannock Fort Hall Festival Parade

ISU is excited to announce participation in the 60th Annual Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival Parade on Thursday, August 7 at 10 a.m. in Fort Hall, Idaho. This meaningful event highlights the rich traditions, history, and pride of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.

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News and Updates

Road Closure July 30: Cesar Chavez and 8th Avenue

Save the Date: First Annual Bengal Street Party Sept 19

ROAR 1101 Launches Scholarship Essay Writing Focus

Nuclear Emergency Management Case Studies Research Symposium

Classified Employment Opportunities

Non-Classified Employment Opportunities

Longtime Paraprofessional Follows Dream to Become a Leader in the Classroom

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