Monday, November 24, 2025

Idaho State Today

Graduate School to Collect Food for Benny's Pantry

The Graduate School is collecting a variety of food items to donate to Benny's Pantry for the holidays. Priority items include:

  • Protein-enriched pasta
  • Lentils and dry beans
  • Canned meat/fish
  • Chickpeas
  • Powdered milk
  • Peanut butter
  • Whole grains

You can donate at the following locations:

  • Graduate School Office
  • Administration Building
  • Eames Complex
  • Roy F. Christensen Building
  • Leonard Hall Pharmacy Building
  • Beckley Nursing Building
  • College of Science and Engineering Dean's Office
  • Gale Life Sciences Building
  • Business Administration Building
  • Pond Student Union Building near the Copy Center

Graduate School Dean Finalists Announced

After a competitive national search, five finalists have been named in the Dean of the Graduate School search.  Each candidate will take part in an open forum in person on the Pocatello campus. All are welcome to meet the candidates and ask questions. Feedback opportunities will be available online after each forum.

If you are unable to attend in person, Zoom is available.

Read More About the Finalists

School Psychology Professor’s Work Strengthens School Communities

For the past two years, Erika Coles, a faculty member in the Department of School Psychology and Educational Leadership at the College of Education, has been making a profound impact on schools across the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District. Her work has centered on one goal: empowering teachers and administrators to better support students with behavioral needs.

Read More About Coles' Work

Important Announcements and Updates

Employee Headshot Session December 2

Classified Staff Employment Opportunities

Non-Classified Staff Employment Opportunities

Monica Zwaig Talks with Spanish MA Students about her 2023 Novel

Kelly Fanning Endowed Scholarship Established for Future Nurse Practitioners

Training Resources

Open Lab: Communications and Social Media

Staff Professional Development and Training Financial Award

Awards and Achievements

Impactful Teaching and Research November 2025


Featured Events

Staff Council to Sponsor Free Holiday Ornament Making

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