Greg Joseph’s Bengal Tale, Homecoming Traditions, and Alumni Engagement at ISU

By Jamon Anderson

Published October 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM MDT

For this month's Bengal Tales episode, guest host Stephanie Smith welcomes Craig Joseph, Idaho State University’s new Associate Vice President for Strategic Engagement, to the show. Tune in as Craig shares his remarkable journey from Antigua to Idaho, memories of being a Bengal student-athlete, and transformative moments like a landmark win over Boise State.

The conversation in this episode of Bengal Tales also explores ISU’s evolving sense of identity, Craig’s experiences with mentorship and community, and his hopes for alumni and donor engagement in his new role. Listeners will also enjoy a fun lightning round featuring a playful dance-off challenge to mascot Benny the Bengal and details about upcoming Homecoming events. This inspiring episode offers insight into Craig's Bengal story and invites the ISU community to reconnect and celebrate new traditions together.