Teacher in space back to class Jun 28, 2008
Barbara Morgan, who flew aboard Endeavour in August, will go back to Idaho to teach at Boise State University ... "I'm very excited to go to work for Boise State University. I like everything about it, and it's going to be wonderful helping exploration by working full time for education.". (Florida Today)
Astronaut Barbara Morgan leaving NASA Jun 28, 2008
Morgan has accepted a position at Boise State University in Idaho. Morgan flew last August on shuttle Endeavour. (KHOU.com, TX)
Space teacher to leave NASA for college Jun 28, 2008
Morgan, a former McCall, Idaho, , is leaving NASA for a position as Distinguished Educator in Residence at Boise State University, where she'll work with the state of Idaho on science and math education ... "I'm very excited to go to work for Boise State University. I like everything about it, and it's going to be wonderful helping exploration by working full time for education.". (MSNBC -- Technology)
First teacher-turned-astronaut to leave NASA Jun 28, 2008
WASHINGTON, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Space teacher Barbara Morgan, NASA's first professional educator astronaut, will hang up her spaceflight wings in August to become an educator at Idaho's Boise State University, the federal space agency announced on Friday. Morgan's astronaut career has lasted more than 20 years, which culminated with a shuttle launch last year and made history to be the first teacher in space. (Xinhuanet, China)
Idaho GOP leadership targeted by alliance Jun 14, 2008
The strange brew of social conservatives such as Callear and Fischer, closed primary advocate Beck and laissez-faire supporters of outsider presidential hopeful Ron Paul makes for especially intriguing political theater, said Gary Moncrief, a political scientist at Boise State University. Clearly, those groups haven t coalesced because of ideology, he said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
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Still, Hammer said she likes the field she picked while completing her undergraduate degree in health science services at Boise State University. I decided in college that I really enjoyed biology and the other sciences. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Fournier To Receive NACDA AD of the Year Award Jun 10, 2008
Mike Alden, University of Missouri - Central Gene Bleymaier, Boise State University - West Bob Mulcahy, Rutgers University - Northeast Ron Wellman, Wake Forest University - Southeast. Football Championship Subdivision. (Wsuathletics.com)
Minidoka group pushes for statewide education Jun 7, 2008
"There was almost nothing about this in the history books," said Robert Sims, a Boise State University emeritus professor who researched the camps extensively. Nick Wassner, a 14-year-old from Boise, was among the Centennial High School students who visited the Minidoka site in May along with his mother, Andrea Wassner, 45, who grew up in California and learned from an early age about Manzanar internment camp, north of Los Angeles. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Second Life provides virtual classrooms May 23, 2008
Dr Farley, who last year used Second Life to complete a Boise State University course on teaching in Second Life, had already trialled a virtual classroom in Second Life to teach a meditation class. She said such classrooms would be an increasingly important space for students who lacked confidence, did not speak English well, had a disability, or lived too far away to attend a campus. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
State Day 1 full results May 23, 2008
Boise State University. Thursday 3A/2A/1A. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Sneddon announces candidacy May 10, 2008
Sneddon holds a BA in Political Science from Boise State University, and is active in his community as a board member of a homeowners association and likes to coach YMCA basketball with his children. David Sneddon has lived in Soda Springs and Boise for a combined total of 31 years. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
The Monday Inside Scoop May 6, 2008
"Boise State University Boise State Head Football Coach Chris Petersen announced May 1 that linebacker David Shields will miss his senior season because of continuing shoulder problems.Shields will use a medical hardship and remain on scholarship. He will stay with the team in an undetermined role through December when he expects to graduate. He won't count toward the Broncos' limit of 85 scholarships.Shields was a part-time starter as both a sophomore and junior. He finished his career with 88... (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
BCS is not the business of Congress Apr 20, 2008
" Put simply - or as simply as it can be, anyway - the BCS was established almost a decade ago by the nation's six top collegiate football conferences, and uses various ranking systems to establish the top two teams and to pair them up in a game to decide the national championship. For the 2007-08 season, the BCS standings were based on the USA Today Coaches Poll, the Harris Interactive College Football Poll, and the averaging of six computer rankings. Not coincidentally, Georgia's Westmoreland... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Congress wants Justice Department to probe BCS Apr 18, 2008
Hawaii and Boise State University in Idaho each had an undefeated season in recent years but were denied a shot at the championship. And Westmoreland said he is still smarting about his being passed over for the national championship game last year. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Meet the 2008 Dream Team Apr 12, 2008
College Plans: Boise State University ... College Plans: Boise State University. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Player of the Year: Jaimie Brown Apr 9, 2008
The Senior has had a few open gyms with Boise State University, but said they did not have a scholarship for him this year. Brown said he entered his senior season with the attitude of wanting to do his best. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Weekly Track Notes: All-Idaho Collegiate Cup Apr 7, 2008
The Bengal women finished the meet with 347 points, 209 points ahead of Boise State University who captured second place. The men also finished in first with 249 points, 38 points ahead of Boise State. (Isubengals.com)
News Digest: Apr 5, 2008
The message was pretty clear, said Chris Rosenbaum, executive director of the Boise State University budget office. Woman sentenced in slaying of southern Idaho teen. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Southwestern golfers top MIT Mar 28, 2008
Corkill was a standout junior golfer in Oregon while growing up in the Klamath Falls area before he attended Boise State University last year. Corkill tried unsuccessfully to walk on with the Broncos and transferred to Southwestern. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Word Connection Mar 26, 2008
"We're so used to thinking about the fact that architects draw, and we forget how much of architecture has to do with words," said Norman Weinstein, an independent scholar and writer and part-time professor of Canadian Studies at Boise State University. Weinstein, a contributor to The Chronicle of Higher Education, recently wrote a column in the March 7, 2008 issue discussing the lack of communication skill he witnessed among even Ivy-League architecture majors. (Daily Orange, NY)
Seeking Senate seat Mar 23, 2008
Archuleta announced his intentions at the First Nations Conference at Boise State University. I am honored to be here with you to discuss leadership, because it's a special day for me since I am announcing I am running for the United States Senate,'' he said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Nice Ashley, naughty Kristen and a web of intrigue Mar 15, 2008
Now a senior at Boise State University in Idaho, Pawlak described her as a "nice, conservative girl" who was part of the popular crowd. He asked her to a school dance and recalled how his family - his mother, in particular - loved her. (Sydney Morning Herald)
NABC Announces Division I All-District Coaches Mar 15, 2008
District 13: Greg Graham, Boise State University. District 14: Trent Johnson, Stanford University. (Nabc.com)
Tulane's Dickerson Named the NABC District 8 Coach of the Year Mar 15, 2008
District 1: Jim Calhoun, University of Connecticut District 2: Steve Donahue, Cornell University District 3: Mike Rice, Robert Morris University District 4: John Thompson III, Georgetown University District 5: Bob McKillop, Davidson College District 6: Ronnie Arrow, University of South Alabama District 7: Kevin Stallings, Vanderbilt University and Bruce Pearl, University of Tennessee District 8: Dave Dickerson, Tulane University District 9: Rick Barnes, University of Texas District 10: Sean... (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Boise State Bucks to Pac-10 Wrestling Title Mar 4, 2008
Wt 133* 1 Cory Fish (Boise State University) 2 Ryan Dunn (University of Oregon) 3 Borislav Novachkov (Cal Poly) 4 Tyler Dillashaw (Cal State-Fullerton). Wt 141* 1 Chad Mendes (Cal Poly) 2 Chris Drouin (Arizona State University) 3 Levi Jones (Boise State University) 4 Nexi Delgado (UC Davis) ... Wt 149* 1 Morgan Atkinson (Cal State-Fullerton) 2 Adam Hall (Boise State University) 3 Kyle Larson (Oregon State University) 4 Lucas Espericueta (Stanford University). (Pac-10.org)
From Columbine To N. Illinois: Gun-Free Zones Or Killing Fields? Feb 26, 2008
Many more schools, from Dartmouth College to Boise State University, let professors carry concealed handguns. Again, with no evidence of problems. (Investors Business Daily)
Illini Get Back on Track With 4-3 Win Over No. 14 Boise State Feb 17, 2008
11 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 4, #14 BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY 3 2/16/2008 AT SEATTLE, WASH. (SEATTLE TENNIS CENTER). Singles competition 1. (Fightingillini.com)
Rebel Girls Place First At USA Nationals Feb 15, 2008
UNLV San Francisco State University Pittsburg State University Utah Valley University Central Methodit University Idaho State University UC Santa Barbara Cal State Fullerton University of Nevada, Reno Eastern Kentucky University University of Oregon University of San Diego Boise State University Washington State University. (Unlvrebels.com)
Complete Results Feb 10, 2008
Licensed to Boise State University Hy-Tek's Meet Manager 2/9/2008 03:55 PM Bronco Invite - 2/8/2008 to 2/9/2008 Jackson Track Results. Women 60 Meter Dash =================================================================== Venue: V 7. (Goaztecs.com)
Effort underway to bring another anti-drug program to Mini-Cassia Feb 9, 2008
A couple ideas were discussed, including bringing Marty Tadman, an up-and-coming defensive football player at Boise State University. Tadman was involved with alcohol and drugs until he became a preacher. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Bronco Wrestlers Sweep To Prepare For #1 Iowa Feb 9, 2008
A site covering Boise State University: BroncoCountry. com and it's editors have covered Football, Men's Basketball, and Recruiting for both for the Boise State University Broncos since 1997 ... The Boise State University wrestling team put away NAIA powers Montana State-Northern and Great Falls tonight and can now focus their attention squarely on the #1 team in the land, Iowa. (BroncoCountry.com)
Jacobson to become a Bengal Feb 7, 2008
Jacobson will have his hands full as a freshman at ISU as the Bengals are scheduled to open their season in August against Boise State University. This story posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 2:55 PM MST. (Wood River Journal, ID)
A work wife: Good for business? Feb 6, 2008
Heidi Reeder, associate professor of communication at Boise State University in Idaho, says it can be a good thing. Good for work. (CNN)
Stressing electability, Obama has a ways to go Feb 3, 2008
Senator Barack Obama greeted supporters during a rally at the Taco Bell Arena at Boise State University yesterday. Hillary Clinton still leads in most national polls and enjoys broader name recognition. (Boston Globe)
Obama, Romney atop Northwest money chase Feb 2, 2008
Obama is scheduled to speak Saturday at Boise State University. Campaign aides said he s coming to focus on the 23 delegates at stake during next week s Super Tuesday contest, when Idaho is among 24 states with caucuses or primaries. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Police break up raging kegger at an off-campus party at Boise State. The kicker, of course, is that more cops showed up than college kids at the party. Feb 2, 2008
All Rights Reserved The Arbiter, Boise State University, 1910 University Dr, Boise, ID, 83706 The Arbiter 208. 345. (CollegeNews.com)
Focus will be on heptathletes during Heritage Classic Jan 31, 2008
Instead of taking a whole team to the United Heritage Invitational, Texas will send just three heptathletes to the Jackson Indoor Arena on the campus of Boise State University this weekend. While the rest of the UT track team won't be competing, for sophomore Shawn Schmidt, junior Andrew Webb and true freshman Kenny Greaves, this weekend will be far from a break. (The Daily Texan, TX)
ISU plant going green Jan 30, 2008
The university has joined with the Idaho National Laboratory, the University of Idaho and Boise State University to build the Center for Advanced Energy Studies in Idaho Falls, the first building in Idaho to receive the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design silver rating, which means it is a highly energy efficient building. The building should be complete in August 2008 and will be used to research the best energy sources. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Q&A on Holt bond vote Jan 20, 2008
Idaho State University, Boise State University and the University of Idaho all have to find other ways to build and maintain athletic facilities. Why not increase ticket prices to pay for the renovation of Holt Arena. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Web presents new rivals for Ticketmaster Jan 19, 2008
Flash Seats recently acquired Dallas-based ticketing company Vertical Alliance, whose clients include the NBA's Houston Rockets, Boise State University and Texas A&M University. That acquisition gives Flash Seats the ability to provide customers with both primary and secondary ticketing, said Sam Gerace, chief executive officer of the company. (USA Today -- Tech)
Two Of The Most Hallowed Records In Utah State Basketball History Are Ready To Change Hands Jan 17, 2008
Utah State hosts Western Athletic Conference foes Boise State University and the University of Idaho on Thursday and Saturday, respectively, in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, and with any luck, both of these Aggie records will have new names attached to them by the weekend. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Artist to comment on her retablos Jan 9, 2008
You can't miss the 8-by-12-foot mural of Latinos pursuing an education that Alma Gomez painted for the Education Building at Boise State University ... Gomez, an adjunct art professor at Boise State University, will exhibit 16 retablos at the Hailey Center. (Wood River Journal, ID)
State of the State Jan 9, 2008
Standard Journal Online - News. The Upper Valley's Must Have News mation. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Local girl raises money for trip through sports Jan 6, 2008
The Gibbs family tried to get Boise State University involved but BSU had said they did not have the time. Calls to BSU athletic director Gene Bleymaier by the Argus Observer were not immediately returned. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Another Carroll excellence Jan 3, 2008
Manda Hicks, a 1997 Carroll graduate, is coaching the eighth-ranked Boise State University debate team, and Aaron Donaldson, a 2003 Carroll graduate, coaches the 11th-ranked University of Oregon team. Carroll debate coach Brent Northup said Hicks and Donaldson are "building reputations as two of the finest young coaches in forensics." What they also are doing, of course, is building the reputation of the college program that gave them their start. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Talking Saints achieve national honors Dec 31, 2007
Boise State University, ranked eighth, is coached by Manda Hicks, who graduated from Carroll in 1997. The University of Oregon, ranked 11th, is coached by Aaron Donaldson of Helena, who graduated from Carroll in 2003. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Metal Foam Has A Good Memory Dec 27, 2007
llner at Boise State University and David Dunand at Northwestern University ... llner, M. Chmelius and S. Donovan, Boise State University, and D. Dunand and Y. Boonyoungmaneerat, Northwestern University). (Science Daily)
Visit to Sugar Bowl to cost UH millions Dec 26, 2007
Boise State University spent about $1. 5 million to bring its football team to Hawaii for the Hawaii Bowl, and UH-Manoa is likely to spend as much or more on its trip, Frazier said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Broncos Set To Battle Pirates In Hawai'i Bowl Dec 24, 2007
A site covering Boise State University: BroncoCountry. com and it's editors have covered Football, Men's Basketball, and Recruiting for both for the Boise State University Broncos since 1997. (BroncoCountry.com)
Bulldogs At Montana State Friday Dec 21, 2007
1 apg)HEAD COACH: Tricia Binford (Boise State University, 1995)MONTANA STATE RECORD: 20-42 (3rd year); CAREER RECORD: Same. UP NEXT: Gonzaga University women's basketball will play its last game prior to Christmas break when it plays at Montana State University. (Gozags.com)
Women's Basketball Hosts Purdue Wednesday Dec 19, 2007
1 apg)HEAD COACH: Tricia Binford (Boise State University, 1995)MONTANA STATE RECORD: 20-42 (3rd year); CAREER RECORD: Same. UP NEXT: After playing the last six games on the road, the Gonzaga University women's basketball team returns to the friendly confines of the McCarthey Athletic Center to host Purdue University Wednesday, Dec. 19. (Gozags.com)
'Bronco' Bartelli Dec 18, 2007
After putting a stranglehold on the Alaska competition as a high-schooler, former Wasilla wrestler Alan Bartelli has made the jump to the college level at Boise State University. (Frontiersman file photo). (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Terps Fired Up for Emerald Bowl Dec 12, 2007
The Terrapins could have chosen to play in the Humanitarian Bowl on the blue field at Boise State University. But few of the players were excited about playing in the chilly Idaho in late December. (ABC 7 News, DC)
WSU Closes Out Home Portion of Nonconference Schedule Dec 12, 2007
LAST TIME OUT: Junior guard scored a game-high 22 points against Boise State University, but the Cougar women's basketball team dropped a tough game 71-64 at Friel Court, Dec. 9. WSU held an 11 point lead at halftime (37-26), and led for a majority of the second half. (Wsucougars.com)
Cougar Women Fall to Boise State Dec 10, 2007
- Washington State University junior guard scored a game-high 22 points against Boise State University Saturday, but the Cougar women's basketball team dropped a tough game 71-64 at Friel Court. The Cougars fell to 2-6 on the season while the Broncos improved to 6-3. (Wsucougars.com)
Med school diagnosis Dec 9, 2007
It more cautiously supported looking further into the idea of a new medical school in the state, whether created on its own or as a joint venture among Idaho State University, Boise State University and the University of Idaho. "Expanding medical school seats are probably the quickest, most efficient way to get students in the pipeline," Pouliot said. (Twin Falls Times-News)
Manmade snow saves the day Nov 28, 2007
Still savoring Hawaii's victory over Boise State University the night before, the former Hawaii cheerleader trudged to lift just after 7 a.m.. She skied one run, then promptly retreated to River Run Lodge to warm up her toes, which had become numb from standing outside for two hours. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Tech, Western win at Classic Nov 19, 2007
Tech has an exhibition against Boise State University in Bronco territory on Wednesday. DICKINSON STATE Steve Mitchell 5-8 0-1 11, Ervin Belton 6-9 1-4 13, Fred Schehtinga 2-5 1-2 5, Jeremy Mallard 3-8 0-0 9, Sean Burnham 2-4 2-2 6, Ryan Bogner 0-2 0-0 0, Julian Larry 0-1 0-0 0, Ryan Ernst 0-0 0-0 0, Brian Lebsock 0-1 3-4 3, Nigel Sims 4-8 2-5 12, Mark Versen 0-1 0-0 0. (Montana Standard, MT)
Start-up makes electric power from motion Nov 17, 2007
Treadmill tests at a biomechanics lab at Boise State University show how motion can produce enough electricity to power a light (on walker's waist). (Credit: M2E Power). (CNET News.com)
Women's Basketball Hosts Nevada Nov 17, 2007
The Grizzlies opened the season with a 70-64 loss at Boise State University before bouncing back with a 79-54 victory over visiting Montana Tech. Montana is led by Mandy Morales who is averaging 21. (Gozags.com)
RECORD-SETTING WIN PUTS HARTWICK IN PLAYOFFS Nov 16, 2007
The all-division record fell for the third time this season; Boise State University defeated the University of Nevada 69-67 Oct. 14 and Weber State and Portland State universities raised the record to 141 Oct. 27 in Weber State s 73-68 win. Utica and Hartwick tied another all-division record set by Weber State and Portland State with 20 combined touchdowns. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Mustari Wins Elite 125 Bracket At Cowboy Open Nov 11, 2007
Round 2 - Adam Hall (Boise State University) won by pin over 3:49Champ ... Round 2 - won by major decision over Sam Zylstra (Boise State University) 10-1Champ. (Uncbears.com)
Political Grapevine Nov 10, 2007
Speaking of Veterans Day Boise State University officials who initially rejected a request by some veterans to hold a 21-gun salute on campus have changed their minds. The school at first cited the Virginia Tech shootings last April and said the noise could scare students and staff. (Fox News)
Arts panel collects comments Nov 10, 2007
Boise State University faculty member Carol Nimic, who led the group discussion for the arts commission, didn't mind that bonus points motivated the students' attendance; she was happy to have their unique input. You might be here on assignment, but your feedback is valuable,'' Nimic said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
UI revamps marketing slogan Nov 8, 2007
Three new 30-second television ads will air Nov. 17, in time for Idaho's football game against Boise State University ... Boise State University's enrollment has risen for the last three years and seven of the last eight. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
