Idaho State University

Idaho State University (ISU) is a very much publicinstitution for education in the health professions
university operated by the State of Idaho.and related biological, neurological and physical
Enrollment for the semester of 2006 was 12,676sciences".
students, including 8,848 undergraduates amongstISU also emphasizes on teacher preparation. At
12,676; ISU enrolls a large number of older,the very beginning ISU's entire campus consisted
experienced, talented and non-traditional studentsof only 8 ½ acres which was donated by
who live and work off-campus, and they arethe Pocatello's citizens that to for their
capable of financing their own education. In 1963,convenience. The Academy of Idaho has gone
Idaho State University was given its name, tothrough five name changes since it was
reflect its new status as a complete four-yearestablished. In the last ten years its enrollment has
public university. The Pond Student Union operatesincreased by 30 percent.
a movie theater, and hosts many student clubISU offers 219 degree programs and through its
activities throughout the year. Associatedcolleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education,
Students of Idaho State University (ASISU)Engineering, Health Professions, Pharmacy, It has
administers the student government. Every yearmore than 700 faculty members. Undergraduates
a president, vice president and student senate arealso enjoy various international and study abroad
elected by the student body to regulateopportunities at ISU.
numerous activities. Many of the ISU studentsThere are 7 prestigious colleges at ISU: the
take advantage of the availability of theCollege of Arts and Sciences, the College of
Pocatello's and it's proximity to outdoor activitiesBusiness, the College of Education, the College of
in eastern Idaho. The Bengals of Idaho StateEngineering, the College of Health Professions, the
University compete in the NCAA Division I, BigCollege of Pharmacy, and the College of
Sky Conference and won NCAA nationalTechnology. Bachelor's degrees are offered in a
championships in boxing in 1953 and 1957 as Idahovariety of fields across all the colleges. Some of
State College. For many years the prestigiousthe fields are American studies, biology,
Bengals enjoyed rivalries in athletics with the Boiseinternational studies, mathematics, management,
State Broncos and the most renowned Universityearly childhood education, family and consumer
of Idaho Vandals.studies, engineering, dental hygiene, and health
Idaho State University received university statuseducation. Many fields have certain particular
in 1927 and was established in 1901 as thespecializations. Associate degrees are offered in
Academy of Idaho. It initially emphasized onfields, such as: art, biology, chemistry, several
technological education. It is completely accreditedlanguages (including Shoshoni), radiographic studies,
by the prestigious Northwest Commission onand sign-language studies.
Colleges and Universities. ISU is "the state's lead