Students, Faculty Participate in INL-hosted Modeling Experimentation & Validation Summer School

Idaho State University students and faculty were among the nuclear energy industry’s rising stars and leaders who converged on Idaho National Laboratory for the Modeling Experimentation & Validation Summer School. 

Check out the ISU Research, Innovation, and Creativity Insights episode on student belonging in science education!

Join Anna Grinath, associate professor in the biological sciences department, and graduate student Calista Gresick as they discuss ways to help students find their place in science education and provide suggestions teachers can use to promote their students' learning, with host Marty Blair, vice president for research and economic development.

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Kudos to Md Abdul Motaleb Faysal, senior lecturer in the computer science department, and Randy Bowen, senior lecturer in the mathematics and statistics department, on their Be a Bengal nominations!


Faysal for Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, and Community. Bowen was nominated for Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, Teamwork, and

See all of September's nominees >>

Way to go, Kody Ralphs!

The Idaho State University Career Center named Kody the October CPI Intern of the Month. He's interning with CONNECT Engineering, where he drafts and reviews project documentation and deliverables. 

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Congrats, Philip!

Philip Gyan was recently named a recipient of a Spacepoint Scholarship. The scholarships “support students pursuing an education in fields related to the space industry” and are part of a “broader initiative to advance education and research in space.”

Idaho State University Announces Transformational Gift from ICCU for New Basketball, Community Event Arena

Idaho State University announced an extraordinary new chapter in its longstanding partnership with ICCU Thursday. ICCU has committed to a transformational gift through the ISU Foundation that will help make a new, state-of-the-art basketball arena and multi-purpose facility on the Pocatello campus a reality. The project is projected to cost between $70-80M and will be fully funded through private fundraising, in addition to ICCU’s gift.

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Take Back the Night: Light the Path Oct. 14

Take Back the Night and light the path at this community event focused on awareness, support, and solidarity for survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence on October 14 at 6 p.m. at the Pond Student Union Building. Participants are invited to gather for a short campus walk by glowstick light, followed by a reflective community activity centered on healing, empowerment, and connection. Together, we aim to foster a campus culture grounded in respect, safety, and support. The event will include:

• A community walk through campus
• Opportunities for reflection and messages of support
• Campus and community resource information

All staff, faculty, students, and community members are welcome to attend.

All ISU Campuses Lockdown Drill October 20

All Idaho State University campuses will conduct a lockdown drill on Tuesday, October 20 at approximately 9:15 a.m. The lockdown drill will provide students, faculty, and staff with an opportunity to practice emergency procedures. This drill is designed to evaluate the University’s emergency preparedness for an active shooter or other threat event. Electronic access control systems will be temporarily suspended during the lockdown drill.

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Dean's Excellence Fund Accepting Requests from Students

The College of Science and Engineering Dean's Excellence Fund is intended to support students in their journey through ISU. The Dean's Office is particularly interested in providing financial assistance to students who might not be able to enroll in or complete the semester because of short-term financial hardships. Students seeking such support should be in good academic standing.

If you know of a student who is in need of short-term support, please have them complete this form.

October 12: Mid-term week

October 12: Spring 2027 Class Schedule viewable online (subject to change)

October 19: Late 8-week courses begin

October 20: Early 8-week course grading closes at 5:00 pm

October 23: Last day to add/drop late 8-week courses

October 30: Last day to WITHDRAW from full-semester courses

November 2: 7:00 AM- Spring 2027 Class level registration for continuing ISU students begins (subject to change)

November 2: 7:00 AM - Registration begins for Seniors (90+ credits) and Graduate students 12pm

November 4: 7:00 AM - Registration begins for Juniors (58-89 credits)

November 6: 7:00 AM - Registration begins for Sophomores (26-57 credits)

November 9: 7:00 AM - Registration begins for Freshman and all others (0-25 credits)

November 20: Last day to WITHDRAW from late 8-week courses

November 23: Fall recess (no classes -- Thanksgiving Break)

Updates can also be found on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Instagram. To add events to the calendar, please contact the Administrative Assistants in your department. The university-wide calendar of events is available here.