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CWI administrator takes president’s position in Oregon

Mark Browning, CWI’s vice president for college relations, is likely to take over the presidency at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, Ore., sometime this fall.

State inaction clears path for Big City Coffee lawsuit against Boise State

The tort claim sought damages of more than $10 million, stemming from a short-lived campus coffee shop. The state had 90 days to respond.

Audio: Talking about this week’s ‘Missing Students’ series

Hear more about this week’s in-depth series on higher education’s enrollment crisis.

Ammon Bundy joins governor’s race

Bundy will seek the Republican nomination. State GOP chairman Tom Luna has disavowed the right-wing activist.

Coming Friday: A conversation with Bert Glandon

Join us every Friday for Kevin Richert’s podcast.

K-12 case numbers slowed significantly in 2021, according to final state report

The dropoff in case numbers coincided with the availability of COVID-19 vaccines. K-12 teachers and staffers were among the first Idahoans who were eligible to receive the vaccine.

Statesman: Legislator made complaint about diversity and ethics class

In a March 15 email, interim provost Tony Roark said Boise State was suspending its University Foundations 200 class, “pending an investigation of serious allegations of classroom misconduct conveyed to (President Marlene) Tromp by a legislator.”

Reclaim Idaho begins gathering signatures on K-12 initiative

But the group might put this campaign on hold — depending on what happens with its lawsuit challenging Idaho’s new initiative law.

Coronavirus trendline, 6.4.21: New case numbers approach a one-year low

For the first time in almost a year, Idaho has reported fewer than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for the week.

Idaho State spells out plan to absorb state budget cuts

Idaho State University will use a hiring slowdown and dip into reserves to absorb a $500,000 state budget cut, the Idaho State Journal reported Wednesday.