Thursday, May 15, 2025

Kasiska Division of Health Sciences Honors Graduates, Longtime Employee at Annual Celebration

Joy Chivers with President Robert Wagner

The Idaho State University Kasiska Division of Health Sciences is pleased to announce the recent graduating class of 2025, with 888 degrees earned by graduates who will be entering many of the job fields with the highest percentage of workforce shortages, such as nursing, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. Joy Chivers was honored in April for 45 years of dedicated service to ISU, all of these years having been in the KDHS.

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$1.2 Million IMPACTS Project Launches With First Cohort of Future STEM Teachers

A five-year, $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program has launched the Idaho Making Progress Against Critical Teacher Shortages in STEM (IMPACTS in STEM) project at Idaho State University. ISU students selected for the prestigious Noyce Scholarship will be awarded full tuition as well as cost-of-living expenses throughout degree completion.

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March and April Admissions Highlights

In March, ISU Admissions Coordinators were in full swing with Idaho’s Higher Education Tour, visiting juniors from 26 high schools to share what Idaho State University offers. The momentum didn’t stop in April either, with 17 high school visits. While some team members were on the road, others visited with students on campus. There were 199 individualized campus visits and 14 group tours in March and April, during which we welcomed potential students on campus.

News and Updates

Rec Center Closure Through May 16

Academic Continuity Plan Survey for Faculty Closes May 16

Reminder: Benefits Open Enrollment Due May 16

Dr. Jennifer McDonald Honored with 2025 Area of Excellence Award for Fostering a Culture of Care

First Male Student Earns Ph.D. in Nursing from Idaho State University

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