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In the inaugural episode of The Idaho State of Discovery, Jim Widmann explores the rocks, landscapes, resources, and real-world questions that make Idaho a remarkable place to study geoscience. Guests Dr. Ryan Anderson and graduate student Caden Anderson share how fieldwork, research, and discovery shape the next generation of geologists.

Scott Gross is joined by Idaho State football coach Cody Hawkins to recap the Bengals’ opening-week victory over VMI and preview the trip to Utah State. New Bengal softball coach Harold Simmons also stops by to discuss his vision for the program, his coaching staff, roster development, and the fall schedule.

Remarks delivered by President Wagner on August 26, 2026, as part of Idaho State University’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary.

The City of Pocatello will recognize Chronic Pain Awareness Month during the City Council meeting on September 3rd. Idaho State University lecturer Dr. Heather Gilmore says the proclamation could help reduce stigma and build support for people living with chronic pain. Hear her conversation with KISU's Jamon Anderson.

In this first episode we will discuss how ISU is committed to Training Idaho’s next generation workforce. Joining me for this discussion is Jerry Anhorn, Dean of ISU’s College of Technology.

Host Scott Gross opens season three of the Idaho State Coaches Show with Bengal head football coach Cody Hawkins and Director of Athletics Pauline Thiros. They preview the football home opener against VMI, discuss high expectations across Bengal athletics, and share updates on facilities, fundraising, coaching staff, and the 2026 game-day experience.

This episode of The Nature of Idaho brings together hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila of the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Peter Pruett of Zoo Idaho. Today’s guest is Dr. Tapanila himself, director of the museum.

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Ali Khan, the CEO and founder of MOATIT, and Megan Ronk, the Director of Customer Experience and Economic Development at Idaho Power. Khan wrote an article in the Idaho State Journal based on his research for the recently proposed AI data center in Pocatello, with Lex Developments applying to convert the former Hoku Materials polysilicon plant into a $2.26 billion center. Ronk recently participated in an Idaho Water Users Association Board discussion about AI data centers. Together, we discuss AI data centers and their role in Idaho’s economic development, energy, and environment. While this technology is still developing, the long-term effects are not yet fully understood. Each project has different needs and impacts, leaving communities to lead the conversation.

In this Daily Impact episode, ISU Dean of Students Matt Daily continues his conversation with Idaho State head football coach Cody Hawkins, unpacking how NIL, the transfer portal, and financial realities have reshaped the business side of college football and what that means for student-athletes, FCS programs, and the culture Hawkins is working to build at Idaho State.

Victor Dominguez, project manager at Curtiss-Wright and president of the Project Management Institute’s Eastern Idaho chapter, joins Dr. Alex Bollinger to discuss his career journey, the value of professional networking, and new opportunities for ISU students interested in project management.