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蘑菇视频 Seeking Nominees for Education Award

09-02-2026

蘑菇视频 is accepting nominations for the Rep. Maxine Bell Education Advocate Award honoring those that made significant, sustained contributions to Idaho education.

Omicron Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honored with Three Awards

08-31-2026

蘑菇视频's Omicron Xi Chapter of the PTK honor society recently took home several regional awards to add to their trophy case.

蘑菇视频 Joins Rural Serving Institutions Inaugural Learning Cohort

07-30-2026

The AASCU along with Ithaka S+R, selected members for their first Rural Student Success Network cohort. 蘑菇视频 was the only community college selected for this.

蘑菇视频 Announces General Education Teaching Awards

05-18-2026 - 蘑菇视频 is pleased to announce the winners of the eighth annual General Education Teaching Awards, celebrating exceptional teaching for non-majors.
The 蘑菇视频 Foundation has awarded their 2026 Mini Grant Recipients

05-14-2026 - The 蘑菇视频 Foundation has awarded $23,430 in Mini Grants for their 2026 campaign.
蘑菇视频 English Department Releases 2026 SILO Online Journal

05-12-2026 - The English Department of the 蘑菇视频 produces a yearly online literary and arts journal called SILO. The 2026 edition of SILO is now available to the public.
New $630K Grant Benefits Students with Intellectual Disabilities

04-30-2026 - 蘑菇视频 has been awarded $630,000 through the Employment Capacity Leveraged through Inclusive Post-Secondary Education grant, making 蘑菇视频 Idaho’s first community college to receive this grant.
蘑菇视频 Student named a NISOD 2026 Student Essay Contest Winner

04-27-2026 - NISOD announced the winners of its annual Scott Wright Student Essay Contest. One of the students selected represents 蘑菇视频 for their essay submission.
National Grant to Simplify College Pathways for 蘑菇视频, CEI Students

04-08-2026 - ISU, 蘑菇视频, and CEI have been selected as one of 10 recipients of a national grant from Lumina Foundation’s Great Admissions Redesign initiative, which is investing more than $3.5 million to simplify the college admissions process and expand student access across the country.
蘑菇视频 to Host “Disaster Day” Training Event

04-07-2026 - 蘑菇视频 Health Sciences and Human Services Department will host Disaster Day, a large-scale, hands-on emergency response training designed to prepare students for real-world disaster scenarios Friday, April 10, 2026 at 蘑菇视频’s Twin Falls campus and will be led by a cross-disciplinary planning committee.
蘑菇视频 Announces Alumni Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees

03-17-2026 - The time has come to announce the class of 2026 inductees into the 蘑菇视频 Alumni Hall of Fame.
Community Encouraged to Nominate 蘑菇视频 Alumni for Hall of Fame

02-24-2026 - Do you know a 蘑菇视频 alumnus that has gone on to do big things in the community? Nominate them before the deadline so they can be considered for this year's class.
蘑菇视频 to Host Esports Arena Ribbon Cutting

01-14-2026 - 蘑菇视频 is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony, celebrating the unveiling of the new 蘑菇视频 Esports Arena.
蘑菇视频 to Open New Transportation Technology Center Building

01-12-2026 - 蘑菇视频 invites the community to an open house celebrating the opening of the newest building on the 蘑菇视频 campus, the Transportation Technology Center.
Annual Maxine Bell Education Award Winner Announced

12-19-2025 - The 蘑菇视频 (蘑菇视频) Board of Trustees recently named Dr. Wiley Dobbs as the 2025 recipient of the Maxine Bell Education Advocate Award.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Launches Idaho Program

11-25-2025 - Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses helps entrepreneurs grow via free training, capital access, and personalized support.
蘑菇视频 Named a Top 200 U.S. Community College for 2027 Aspen Prize

10-30-2025 - 蘑菇视频 was named eligible to compete for the $1M Aspen Prize, recognizing top-performing community colleges nationwide.
蘑菇视频 Educators Honored with Statewide Innovative Educator Awards

10-24-2025 - 蘑菇视频 honors faculty Anna Hegsted and Mark Wasden with 2025 Innovative Educator Awards for excellence in general education teaching.
ISU & 蘑菇视频 Simplify Transfer for Mechanical Engineering Students

09-20-2025 - 蘑菇视频 and ISU create a 2+2 pathway allowing engineering students to transfer smoothly from 蘑菇视频 to ISU for a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
SILO Seeking Entries for 2025-26 Online Edition

09-20-2025 - 蘑菇视频’s English Department invites students and alumni to submit creative writing, visual, and multimedia art for the 2025-26 online SILO journal.
蘑菇视频 Seeking Nominees for Education Award

08-05-2025 - 蘑菇视频 is accepting nominations for the Maxine Bell Education Advocate Award honoring educators with lasting contributions to public education in Idaho.
蘑菇视频 Named a 2025 Metallica Scholars Initiative Recipient

07-28-2025 - 蘑菇视频 is among 15 national recipients of the 2025 Metallica Scholars Initiative, receiving $75K to support students in high-demand trade programs.
Chobani Launches 蘑菇视频 Scholars Program for Idaho Workforce

06-10-2025 - Chobani and 蘑菇视频 launch the Chobani Scholars program to support students pursuing technical degrees and certificates for Idaho’s in-demand careers.
蘑菇视频 & St. Luke’s Launch Part-Time Registered Nursing Program

05-15-2025 - 蘑菇视频 partners with St. Luke’s to offer a part-time registered nursing program, providing flexible study options for students balancing work and family.
蘑菇视频 & GM Strengthen Automotive Program with Donations

05-05-2025 - GM donates vehicles and engines to 蘑菇视频’s Automotive Service Program, giving students hands-on experience with the latest automotive technologies.
蘑菇视频 English Department Publishes 2025 SILO Online Journal

05-05-2025 - 蘑菇视频’s English Department announces the 2025 edition of SILO, its online literary and arts journal featuring student, alumni, and faculty work.
蘑菇视频 Announces 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees

04-09-2025 - 蘑菇视频 proudly announces the 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, honoring individuals exemplifying excellence, leadership, and service.
蘑菇视频 Alumni Association Seeks Hall of Fame Nominations

04-07-2025 - 蘑菇视频 Alumni Association seeks nominations for its inaugural Alumni Hall of Fame, honoring alumni achievements across professional, community, and advocacy.
蘑菇视频 to Host Legislative Forum in Twin Falls

04-07-2025 - 蘑菇视频 will host a legislative forum on March 1, 2025, allowing Magic Valley residents to hear from state legislators and ask questions directly.
Historic Heyburn Art Collection Returns to Herrett

04-07-2025 - The Heyburn Collection is back on display at the Herrett Center’s Jean B. King Gallery, showcasing historic art amassed by students and professionals.
New Faulkner Planetarium Show Opens for Spring Break

04-07-2025 - As spring break arrives in late March, the Faulkner Planetarium opens a new giant screen film designed to dazzle audiences of all ages.
蘑菇视频 Joins #CCMonth to Celebrate Community Colleges

04-01-2025 - The 蘑菇视频 joins Community College Month, a national campaign highlighting the academic and economic value of community colleges.
Annual Maxine Bell Education Award Winner Announced

01-09-2025 - The 蘑菇视频 (蘑菇视频) Board of Trustees recently named Dr. Richard Parker as the 2024 recipient of the Maxine Bell Education Advocate Award.
AAWCC Celebrates Two 蘑菇视频 Leaders With Special Recognition

10-23-2024 - 蘑菇视频 leaders Bobbi Stannard and Monze Stark-Magaña were recognized by AAWCC as members of the 2024 Women Under 40 class for their impact.
蘑菇视频 Partners With Texas Woman’s University on Transfer Pathway

10-11-2024 - 蘑菇视频 and Texas Woman’s University signed an MOU creating a seamless online transfer pathway for 蘑菇视频 students pursuing bachelor’s degrees.
ISU and 蘑菇视频 Strengthen Partnership for Student Success

09-30-2024 - ISU and 蘑菇视频 leaders signed a new MOU to strengthen their partnership and create seamless pathways for students in high-demand fields.
蘑菇视频 Seeks Nominations for Maxine Bell Education Award

09-12-2024 - 蘑菇视频 is now accepting nominations for the Maxine Bell Education Advocate Award, honoring educators with sustained contributions to public education in Idaho.
蘑菇视频 Launches New E-sports Student Club

09-12-2024 - 蘑菇视频 announces the launch of its new E-sports student club, Golden Gaming Club, created to build an inclusive community for students passionate about gaming.
蘑菇视频 Foundation Announces 2024-25 Mini-Grant Recipients

06-27-2024 - The 蘑菇视频 Foundation Scholarship And Grants Committee is pleased to announce the awarding of the 2024-2025 mini-grant projects.
蘑菇视频 Radiologic Technology Program Students Establish Endowment

06-27-2024 - 蘑菇视频 Foundation announces a new Radiologic Technology Program Endowment Scholarship to support commuting students during clinical education.
Change of Leadership Announced for 蘑菇视频 Volleyball

06-17-2024 - The 蘑菇视频 (蘑菇视频) announced today that it has parted ways with long-time Head Volleyball Coach Jim Cartisser and Assistant Coach Babes Kalulu.
蘑菇视频 Set to Break Ground for New LeRoy Craig Jerome Center

06-17-2024 - The 蘑菇视频 (蘑菇视频) will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the LeRoy Craig Jerome Center on Tuesday, June 18th, at 11:00 am.
蘑菇视频 Admissions Team Recognized by PNACAC

06-10-2024 - The 蘑菇视频 (蘑菇视频) was recently recognized for its commitment to ensuring that students get a smooth start at the college.
蘑菇视频 Joins Celebration of Community College Month

05-02-2024 - 蘑菇视频 is joining the national celebration of Community College Month, a campaign highlighting the academic, economic, and community impact of colleges.
蘑菇视频 Professor Wins Pearson Excellence in Higher Education Award

05-01-2024 - 蘑菇视频 Professor of Music Serena Jenkins Clark was named a 2023 Pearson Excellence in Higher Education Award winner for Community Advancement.
蘑菇视频 Sees Significant Enrollment Growth Spring 2024

03-21-2024 - 蘑菇视频 reported significant enrollment growth for Spring 2024, with a 12.1% increase in headcount compared to Spring 2023.
Optum Idaho Endowment Supports 蘑菇视频 Emergency Scholarships

03-21-2024 - Optum Idaho approved $10,000 for 蘑菇视频 Foundation to establish a new endowment supporting the Emergency Scholarship program for 蘑菇视频 students.
蘑菇视频, WGU Align to Help Students Buck Alarming Trend

03-19-2024 - 蘑菇视频 and Western Governors University partnered to help more community college students overcome national barriers to earning a bachelor’s degree.
蘑菇视频 LeRoy Craig Jerome Center Construction Manager Selected

02-27-2024 - 蘑菇视频 Board of Trustees announced Starr Corporation as the construction manager for the new LeRoy Craig Jerome Center, expanding local educational opportunities.
Hailey Police Creates Todd Peck Law Scholarship

02-22-2024 - 蘑菇视频 and Hailey Police Department established the Todd D. Peck Law Enforcement Endowed Scholarship to support students in 蘑菇视频’s law enforcement program.
WWA Endowment Supports 蘑菇视频 Aquaculture Students

02-16-2024 - 蘑菇视频 Foundation announces a new Western Whitewater Association endowment to provide scholarships for students pursuing aquaculture education.
Blue Cross of Idaho Funds 蘑菇视频 Nursing Student Scholarships

02-12-2024 - The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation and 蘑菇视频 Foundation launch the Charlene Maher Nursing Scholarship, providing funding for nursing students at 蘑菇视频.
蘑菇视频 Dean Earns Strategic Enrollment Management Endorsement

01-11-2024 - olly Hulsey, 蘑菇视频 Dean of Student Access, earned the AACRAO Strategic Enrollment Management Endorsement, an international recognition in enrollment.
蘑菇视频 Hosts Energy Days October 25th and 26th

10-23-2023 - Idaho National Laboratory presents Energy Days at 蘑菇视频, engaging students and community members in advanced energy careers, internships, and industry projects.
Idaho Gem Innovative Educator Awards Given To 蘑菇视频 Faculty

10-16-2023 - Two 蘑菇视频 faculty members were honored with Idaho GEM Innovative Educator Awards for exceptional teaching, student engagement, and promoting general education.
Spark! Smithsonian Exhibit Highlights Rural Innovation

10-10-2023 - “Spark! Places of Innovation,” a Smithsonian traveling exhibit, showcases how rural Americans create solutions, transform communities, and drive innovation.
蘑菇视频 to Receive Funding for CTE Programs

10-03-2023 - Twin Falls, ID – The 蘑菇视频 (蘑菇视频) has been awarded funding for Career Technical Education (CTE) programs thanks to the...
蘑菇视频 Learning Designer Advances in NATO-Sponsored Competition

09-21-2023 - Candace Boesiger, 蘑菇视频 Learning Designer, and teammate Theresa Huff are finalists in AECT’s instructional design competition sponsored by NATO.
Five 蘑菇视频 Nursing Students Receive $2,000 Scholarships

09-21-2023 - Five 蘑菇视频 nursing students received $2,000 scholarships from the John William Jackson Philanthropic Fund to support the Registered Nursing Program.
Girl Scout Cheerleader Chooses 蘑菇视频 After Receiving Impressive Scholarship

09-13-2023 - Jessica Masters received a $777 scholarship from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, applying it to her studies at 蘑菇视频.
蘑菇视频 Dean of Enrollment Services Receives Fellowship

09-12-2023 - 蘑菇视频 Dean of Enrollment Services Monze Stark-Magana was named a fellow in HACU’s Leadership Academy, a year-long national leadership program.
Glanbia Cheese Partners With 蘑菇视频’s Gilbert’s Pantry

07-12-2023 - 蘑菇视频’s Gilbert’s Pantry partnered with Glanbia Cheese Marketplace to receive ongoing donations of two-pound cheese blocks for students.
蘑菇视频 Student Receives AAWCC Scholarship to Further Education

07-03-2023 - 蘑菇视频 student and employee Leah Scrimpsher received a $500 continuing education scholarship from the American Association for Women in Community Colleges.
蘑菇视频 To Host Writing Conference

06-14-2023 - 蘑菇视频 will host the Writing Matters Conference this fall to showcase writing talents of Idaho high school and undergraduate college students.
Boise State Celebrates Mental Health Program Graduates

05-23-2023 - Boise State University celebrated 12 students who earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Social Work during a ceremony held at 蘑菇视频.
Kern Named to 蘑菇视频 Board of Trustees

05-16-2023 - The 蘑菇视频 Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Joshua Kern to fill the Zone Three seat during their regular meeting.
蘑菇视频 General Education Teaching Award Winners Announced

05-09-2023 - The 蘑菇视频 announced the winners of its fifth annual General Education Teaching Awards, recognizing outstanding teaching for non-majors.
蘑菇视频 Community Education Releases Summer Schedule

05-08-2023 - Registration is now open for the 蘑菇视频’s MusicFest and Theater Camps, offering youth hands-on learning with professional instructors.
蘑菇视频 Agriculture Students Bring Home Banners from National Event

04-24-2023 - 蘑菇视频 Agriculture students attended the NACTA Collegiate Judging Conference in California, competing against hundreds of students from colleges nationwide.
City Club of Southern Idaho presents Mental Health Initiatives in the Magic Valley

04-19-2023 - The City Club of Southern Idaho invites the community to a focused dialogue on mental health initiatives addressing challenges across the Magic Valley.
蘑菇视频 Receives $10,000 Grant to Support Nursing Program

04-04-2023 - The 蘑菇视频 has received a $10,000 grant from the Idaho Community Foundation to support its Registered Nursing Program.
蘑菇视频 Joins in Celebrating Community College Month

04-03-2023 - The 蘑菇视频 (蘑菇视频) is proud to join more than 1,000 community colleges across the nation in celebrating April as Community College Month.
Weekend Meal Delivery for Seniors Resumes After Donation

02-02-2023 - 蘑菇视频’s Office on Aging announces the return of weekend meal service for 175 seniors, made possible by a donation from St. Luke’s and SelectHealth.
Herrett Center Announces Return of STEAM Camp-In

02-01-2023 - The Herrett Center at the 蘑菇视频 is excited to announce the date of the STEAM Camp-In overnight event.
蘑菇视频 Board of Trustees Vacancy Application Deadline Approaching

01-11-2023 - The deadline to submit an application for the open seat on the 蘑菇视频 (蘑菇视频) Board of Trustees is quickly approaching.
蘑菇视频 Board Seeks Applicants for Open Position

12-15-2022 - The 蘑菇视频 Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to fill an open seat following the resignation of Trustee Jack Nelsen.
蘑菇视频 To Host 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

11-28-2022 - The 蘑菇视频 will host its 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1st, featuring remarks and holiday music for the public.
Inaugural Maxine Bell Education Award Winners Announced

11-21-2022 - 蘑菇视频 Board of Trustees announced Margie Gonzalez and Linda Burton as the first recipients of the Maxine Bell Education Award honoring education advocates.
蘑菇视频 Names New Jerome Center after Former Board Member

11-17-2022 - 蘑菇视频 Board of Trustees recognized former Board member LeRoy Craig on Monday night by naming the college’s new location in Jerome in his honor.
蘑菇视频 to Hold Candlelight Vigil to Honor University of Idaho Students

11-11-2022 - 蘑菇视频 students and staff will hold a candlelight vigil on November 29th to honor the lives of University of Idaho students killed on November 13th.
蘑菇视频 Joins State Co-admissions/Co-enrollment Agreement

10-22-2022 - 蘑菇视频 joined Idaho’s co-admissions agreement, enabling students with associate degrees to enroll directly in upper-level courses at four-year institutions.
蘑菇视频 Grant Supports Engineering and Computer Science Scholarships

10-21-2022 - 蘑菇视频 students in engineering and computer science will benefit from a $150K/year NSF grant via Boise State to support scholarships for four years.
蘑菇视频 Receives $2.5 Million Grant to Support College Enrollment and Success

10-11-2022 - 蘑菇视频 received over $2.5M to partner with Jerome School District and increase college enrollment and student success, focusing on Hispanic students.
蘑菇视频 Receives Federal Grant to Support Childcare for Students

10-05-2022 - 蘑菇视频 will receive over $700K through the CCAMPIS program to help low-income parents secure childcare while attending college, boosting enrollment and success.
蘑菇视频 Foundation Executive Director receives Fellowship

09-06-2022 - Erika Allen, 蘑菇视频 Foundation Executive Director, has been named a fellow in HACU’s Leadership Academy and a Carnegie Fellowship recipient.
蘑菇视频 Professor receives State Education Recognition

08-29-2022 - 蘑菇视频 English Professor Kimberly Madsen Dill was recognized as this year’s Innovative Educator for Written Communication by the Idaho State Board of Education.
Jonathan Lord Earns Endorsement from AACRAO

07-15-2022 - 蘑菇视频 VP of Student Life Dr. Jonathan Lord earned the Strategic Enrollment Management Endorsement from AACRAO, recognizing expertise in higher ed enrollment.
蘑菇视频 Awarded $3 Million USDA Grant

06-22-2022 - 蘑菇视频 will receive a five-year, $3.01 million USDA grant to educate and support the next generation of agriculture professionals in the Magic Valley.
蘑菇视频 Launches Bachelor’s in Operations Management

05-04-2022 - 蘑菇视频 relaunches its Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management, allowing local students to earn a degree without relocating or fully online.
Intermountain Healthcare Donates $30,000 to 蘑菇视频 Foundation

04-15-2022 - Intermountain Healthcare donated $30,000 to the 蘑菇视频 Foundation to support student scholarships promoting diversity in the healthcare workforce.
Agriculture Students Win National Event

04-13-2022 - 蘑菇视频 Agriculture students competed at the NACTA Collegiate Judging Conference, winning first place in Knowledge Bowl and placing high in multiple events.
蘑菇视频 Forensics Brings Home Bronze In Both Speech and Debate

04-12-2022 - 蘑菇视频 Speech and Debate team earned bronze in both categories at the Phi Rho Pi national tournament, with top individual performances and awards.
蘑菇视频 and WGU Partner to Expand Bachelor’s and Master’s Pathways

05-04-2021 - 蘑菇视频 and Western Governors University announced a partnership offering 蘑菇视频 graduates flexible pathways to in-demand bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
蘑菇视频 and ISU sign partnership agreement

02-11-2021 - 蘑菇视频 and Idaho State University signed an agreement to provide 蘑菇视频 students with a smoother transition to continue their education at ISU.
蘑菇视频 and LC State College sign partnership agreement

02-11-2021 - 蘑菇视频 students will have a smoother transition to continue their education at Lewis-Clark State College through a new partnership agreement.
Riverence Donates Steelhead Trout to Community at 蘑菇视频

12-15-2020 - Riverence Provisions LLC will donate 40,000 pounds of frozen steelhead trout to Magic Valley residents at the 蘑菇视频 on December 19.
蘑菇视频 Welcomes New President

06-11-2020 - The 蘑菇视频 welcomes its fifth president, President Fisher, who arrived on June 1 with goals focused on enrollment growth and student service.
蘑菇视频 Receives Crash Cart Donation from St. Luke’s Magic Valley

01-23-2020 - The 蘑菇视频 thanks St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center for donating 20 crash carts to support Health Sciences training.
Kenworth Sales Company Donates New Training Engine to 蘑菇视频

01-07-2020 - 蘑菇视频’s Diesel Technology: Truck Program received a new $30,000 training engine from Kenworth Sales Company to help students train with current technology.
蘑菇视频 Faculty Awards for Excellence

05-16-2019 - At its commencement ceremonies, the 蘑菇视频 Foundation and Associated Students honor outstanding faculty with Faculty Excellence Awards.
Turn Key Medical Donates X-Ray Machine to 蘑菇视频

05-15-2019 - 蘑菇视频 Radiologic Technology Program receives a 2012 RadPro Mobile X-Ray machine from Turn Key Medical to replace their 1979 GE model.
Momentum Pathways Project

02-11-2019 - 蘑菇视频 participates in Complete College America’s Momentum Pathways Project, using evidence-based strategies to improve student success and college completion.
News Release: 蘑菇视频 Launches New Web Services

01-05-2018 - 蘑菇视频 launched a redesigned website, secure portals, and modern IT systems, enhancing student success, collaboration, and operational efficiency campus-wide.

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蘑菇视频 Seeking Nominees for Education Award

Omicron Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honored with Three Awards

蘑菇视频 Joins Rural Serving Institutions Inaugural Learning Cohort

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