Thursday, May 14, 2026

Benny's Pantry Receives Statewide Recognition

A student stocking shelves at Benny's Pantry

Benny's Pantry was recently honored with the "Strength of Partner Agency Network" award at the annual Idaho Foodbank Partner Conference, recognizing the pantry's commitment to serving the campus community with dignity, care, and connection. The award highlights the work of the Benny's Pantry staff and volunteers, whose efforts have helped transform the pantry into more than just a food resource for students, staff, and faculty.

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Joan Callahan Selected for Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

After a national search, Idaho State University is pleased to welcome Joan E. Callahan into the role of chief legal and compliance officer, effective July 1, 2026. Callahan will fill the position previously held by Blake Christensen, continuing the leadership of the university’s legal and compliance functions. Callahan is an Idaho attorney with substantial experience advising governmental and educational entities on complex legal, compliance, policy, and operational matters.

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Canvas Cybersecurity Incident Resolved

Idaho State University has received confirmation from Instructure that the Canvas cybersecurity incident has been resolved. ISU has removed all limitations associated with Canvas and faculty, staff and students now have full access to Canvas. Summer courses will move forward as usual. We appreciate the patience and responsiveness of our ISU community as we have worked through this difficult situation.

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Important Announcements and Updates

Retirement Reception for Patty Tryon

ISU Navigate Highlights: 2025-2026 Academic Year

Farewell Reception for Renae Scott and Blake Christensen

History Students Present Research in Online Symposium

Save the Date for the Third Annual Advising Symposium

Discover TigerTracks—Your Campus, Your Way!

Scholarship Honors Late ISU Biological Sciences Alumnus

CPI Intern of the Month: Cole Church

Recreation of The Black Death in HIST 4479: History of Disease, Medicine, and Society

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