ISU Debate Team Achieves Success at Prestigious Northwest Tournaments
The Idaho State University James M. & Sharon E. Rupp Debate Society showcased strong performances at back-to-back tournaments hosted by Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, from October 10-12, 2025.
The Simplot Games: A Story of ISU Connections
When you think of the Simplot Games, you likely envision high school athletes competing on the track and field, the roar of the crowd, and the spirit of friendly competition. But behind this premier event are a team of professionals who work to ensure its success every year.
Celebrating September’s Career Path Intern: Emily Jones
Emily Jones, a sophomore Communication major, has been named Career Path Intern of the Month for September for her outstanding work managing social media and digital communications for the ISU Alumni Association.
Hawkins Stewart Named CPI of the Month August, 2025
Communication major Hawkins Stewart has been named Career Path Intern of the Month for his impactful work in event media, design, and student content creation for the College of Arts and Letters.
ISU Alumna and Public Relations Students Partner to Promote Seasonal Work in Alaska
ISU public relations students are teaming up with alumna Taylor Kurz to promote exciting seasonal job opportunities in Alaska through Holland America and Princess Cruise Line.
Laura Smith’s Exploratory Spirit: If It’s Not the Right Way We’ll Go a Different Way
Laura Smith, a proud graduate of Idaho State University (ISU), is the Vice President of Community Development at Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) in Pocatello, Idaho.
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ISU Students Work with Idaho State-Civic Symphony to Promote Album with Latin Grammy Award Winner
To emphasize experiential learning, members of ISU’s Communication, Media, and Persuasion (CMP) department are partnering with the Idaho State-Civic Symphony (ISCS) to promote the symphony’s upcoming album with Latin Grammy Award winner Pedro Giraudo and his Quartet.
Home Lost, Place Found: The ISU Sports Video Crew and New Opportunities for a Refugee
On August 15, 2021, the Taliban entered Kabul and destroyed all the efforts of the people over twenty years. Nasrin Hussaini was from the same group of people and lost all her belongings. She left Kabul with her two daughters and one son with the help of the American government.
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ISU’s National Student Advertising Competition Team Places First in District-level Competition
Idaho State University’s National Student Advertising Competition team placed first in their regional competition this spring, competing with universities in Idaho, Washington and Oregon.
First Graduate of Idaho State’s STRIPES Instructor Scholarship Program
Jaxon Jensen, a teacher at American Falls High School, is the first graduate of an innovative program aimed at providing high school teachers with the necessary credentials to teach dual credit courses to their students while earning their master’s degree.
ISU’s National Student Advertising Competition Team Places 1st in District-level Competition
Idaho State University’s NSAC team competed in the District XI regional competition on April 28, 2023 in Spokane, WA. The team placed first in this year’s competition, making this the third time in ISU history that the NSAC team has won the regional contest.
ISU Debate Coach presented with Alumni Achievement of the Year Award
Andy Christensen, Assistant Director of the ISU Speech and Debate program, was presented the Alumni Achievement of the Year Award.