Students Once, Bengals Forever
This is a place for everyone in Bengal Nation -- alumni, students, parents, and friends -- to connect with Idaho State University and each other. With more than 90,000 living Bengal alumni, the ISUAA network has never been stronger. Please take a look around and browse. You’ll find the events, ideas, and resources that matter to you. And, of course, Go Bengals!
Congratulations to our 2025 Alumni Award Recipients!
We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Homecoming Awards! This prestigious recognition honors distinguished alumni who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in their professional fields and have made significant contributions to their communities and the university. Help us recognize and celebrate these individuals at our annual Alumni Recognition Dinner on Friday, October 24, 2025. Register by October 13.
Dick Luebke
ISU Distinguished Alumnus
Laura L. Hill
President's Medallion
John P. Kent
William J. Bartz Award
Catherine Rider
Young Alumna Award
Joanne Tokle
ISU Achievement Award
Dave B. Harris
ISU Distinguished Service Award
Susan G and Gary D Campbell
Parade Grand Marshals
Upcoming President's Alumni and Bengal Tailgate
Calling all Bengal fans — it’s time to gear up for an all-new, all-out tailgating experience! This year, Idaho State University is turning up the volume with the President and Alumni Bengal Tailgate, a spirited collaboration between President Robert Wagner and the ISU Alumni Association. Join us in the heart of the ICCU Dome parking lot, just steps away from the action, for a pregame party packed with delicious food, sweet treats, exclusive swag, music, games, and plenty of Bengal pride.
It’s your chance to connect with fellow fans, meet university leadership, and get fired up for kickoff! We’ll see you two hours before every home game, starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, when the Bengals take on Lincoln University. Come early, bring your roar, and help us make this season unforgettable. Food will be provided to the first few hundred guests.
- ISU vs. Lincoln (CA) - Sept. 20, 2 p.m.
- ISU vs. Montana - Oct. 4, 4 p.m.
- ISU vs. Northern Arizona - Oct. 25 (Homecoming), 2 p.m.
- ISU vs. Cal Poly - Nov. 8 (Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony), 2 p.m.
- ISU vs. Weber State - Nov. 15, 2 p.m.
We'll also be on the road for the following out-of-state tailgates:
- UNLV - Aug. 23, 11 a.m. (PST) *Registration is required for food.
- UC Davis - Nov. 1, Noon (PST)
- U of I - Nov. 22, Noon (PST)
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Unveiling Date for Papenberg Hall of Champions Set for September 20
The Idaho State University Athletics Department is proud to announce the official unveiling of the Papenberg Hall of Champions, a new permanent installation designed to celebrate the legacy and achievements of Bengal Athletics. The Papenberg Hall of Champions — appropriately named in honor of the project’s lead benefactors, the late Don and Sylvia Papenberg — is located in the ICCU Bengal Alumni Center.
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