Monday, May 4, 2026

Idaho State University Featured In New Book, Jolted, By Anthony Klotz

Anthony Klotz had put forth a seemingly simple question to his audience on Idaho State University’s Pocatello campus.

The question was: If you won enough money that you could live comfortably without ever having to work again, would you keep working? It was one he’d posited before, and, just like before, hands went up around the room signaling they’d stay working. This time, though, Klotz got some unsolicited feedback from someone in the room.

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End of the Year Budget Update

As we approach the end of the academic year, we want to thank and recognize the entire Bengal community for your thoughtful engagement and support in response to state budget reductions.

Thanks to your participation in the discretionary operating hold back and thoughtful personnel planning through Opportunity Aligned Resourcing (OAR), Idaho State University is on track to close the fiscal year in a neutral budget position even after the state funding cut.

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Employee Engagement Survey Results

In fall 2025, faculty and staff were asked to take a survey to better understand how employees experience their work environment and the broader institutional culture. The results help the University evaluate key areas, provide insight into what we’re doing well, and where there are opportunities for improvement.

Read More About the Results

Important Announcements and Updates

Non-Classified Staff Employment Opportunities

Classified Staff Employment Opportunities

Save the Date: Joy Chivers' Retirement Celebration

Faculty Biomedical Research Survey Invitation

Staff Council Election Results

Celebrate James Martin's Retirement

Idaho State University Hosts 2026 Eastern Idaho Science Olympiad

Eruptive Art: IMNH to Display ISU Student Works Highlighting Idaho’s Volcanic History

Doctor of Audiology Students Participate in Regional Research Symposium

Benefits Open Enrollment Now Available

Call the Shots: Business Women Gather for 14th Annual Symposium

Training Resources

Fix It Fast: Using UDOIT to Make Your ISU Canvas Course More Accessible

New Bengal Experience: New Employee Orientation

Discover Your Strengths With CliftonStrengths: Zoom Workshop

Awards and Achievements

Green Workspace Certification Winners: ISU Sustainability

Lookout Professional Development Scholarship Winner

April Be a Bengal Nominees

Idaho State Today

Idaho State Today is a twice-weekly employee newsletter that shares University successes, campus updates, and recognizes faculty and staff accomplishments. All past editions of the newsletter are archived online.


To submit a campus update or story for Idaho State Today, fill out the online form by Friday at noon for Monday's edition, and Wednesday at noon for Thursday's edition. A separate newsletter called ROAR Weekly is sent to students on Wednesdays.

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