higher education
Analysis: Idaho scores well … on an education metric Idaho no longer cares about
Remember the “60% goal?” Idaho’s leaders have all but forgotten it. But the latest numbers are actually encouraging — and they have quite a bit to say.
Idaho universities ponder ways to absorb inflation costs, for now
In the short term, students should not expect to see any changes on campus, but the long-term outlook is not as clear.
Campus news items: Research alliance will focus on regional economic growth
In other news, Boise State University and the College of Eastern Idaho forge a cybersecurity partnership, and a retired teacher launches an Idaho State University scholarship for prospective educators.
A behind-the-scenes look at another U of I abortion controversy
The University of Idaho became a flashpoint in the national abortion debate in late September. But even before that, the issue has put the U of I on the defensive. Here’s what we learned.
Sitting it out: Idaho’s college go-on rate falls once again
Only 37% of the state’s high school graduates went straight to college last fall — the lowest rate since at least 2014. State Board of Education officials aren’t exactly sure what happened.
Lewis-Clark State career program helps students cover college costs
The program provides on-the-job training and income to help cover tuition and other expenses.
College of Southern Idaho celebrates designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution
The college is using its new designation as a “springboard” to map out future efforts to serve Idaho’s Hispanic students, top officials say.
State Board unveils campus diversity and inclusion policy
The board policy potentially pits Gov. Brad Little’s board appointees against conservative critics of the state’s higher education system — including Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin. A final vote could come in August.
Boise native finds college success amid constant disruptions
Winston Gee, a 2017 graduate of Boise High, earned all As in four years of college that included evacuations for a fire, mudslide and pandemic.
Analysis: The college entrance exam is falling out of favor
Idaho’s colleges and universities are no longer required to look at entrance exam scores. Does it make sense to require all high school students take these exams, at a taxpayer expense of $1 million a year?