Boise State School of Public Service

The School of Public Service at Boise State University is turning 10! In 2015, former @BoiseState president Bob Kustra created the School of Public Service, a college dedicated to developing problem-solvers and leaders for careers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Over 10 years, the School of Public Service (SPS) has prepared over 8,000 successful alumni to tackle society’s challenges. Help us celebrate! Visit the link to attend events, view photo galleries and more: boisestate.edu/sps/10-year-an…

Not all probation relationships are created equal. Check out this new article from Alward (@lalward3), Bryson (@SaraBryson13), & Landaverde that focuses on probation officer-client relationship. Read the full article at the Journal of Crime and Justice: shorturl.at/L8D7r

Congrats to 2025 @BoiseState Top Ten Scholar Angel Casiano! Angel and honored faculty Lisa Growette Bostaph will be celebrated at the Top Ten Scholars Award Ceremony on May 8. Meet Angel at boisestate.edu/alumni/awards-…. #BoiseState #BoiseStateAlumni #BoiseStateGrad @BoiseStateSPS

.@BoiseStateSPS seeks applicants for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to support its Public Policy and Administration and Environmental Studies programs. jobs.boisestate.edu/en-us/job/4990…

Our @BoiseStateSPS's Capital Connection Program encourages students to pursue their ambitions by gaining experience at the heart of the U.S. Capital, serving them on their way to becoming the leaders of tomorrow. Make a gift: give.boisestate.edu/pages/school-o… #BoiseState

.@BoiseStateSPS is heading back to Washington, D.C., to meet up with this year's cohort of Capital Connection student interns, and you're invited! 📅 March 31 ⏰ 4-6:30 p.m. 📍 Meridian at Gallery Place Register to attend at boisestate.edu/sps/capital-co…. #BoiseStateAlumni

It’s Bronco Giving Day. Of course, Andy Giacomazzi & Lutana Haan are here to let @BoiseState employees know how they can be a part of the fun! Be a #BroncoGivingDay donor at broncogivingday.com. #BoiseState #BroncosGive #UNBRIDLED @BoiseStateSPS @BoiseStateCOHS

.@BoiseStateSPS Dean Angie Bos and Associate Dean Andy Giacomazzi are going head-to-head to support student success in the #BroncoGivingDay Battle of the Deans. Learn more and make a gift at bit.ly/Bronco-Giving-…. #BoiseState #BoiseStateAlumni #BroncosGive #UNBRIDLED

𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩: Meet Kimberly, a Boise State student majoring in Criminal Justice! Kimberly hopes to use her degree working in law enforcement and then at a federal agency. When asked about her favorite part of the Criminal Justice program at Boise State, she said, "I enjoy learning and having a deep understanding of the criminal justice system, and it also is helping me develop critical thinking skills." @BoiseStateCJ

.@BoiseStateSPS is heading back to Washington, D.C., to meet up with this year's cohort of Capital Connection student interns, and you're invited! 📅 March 31 ⏰ 4-6:30 p.m. 📍 Meridian at Gallery Place Register to attend at boisestate.edu/sps/capital-co…. #BoiseStateAlumni

The 2025 Idaho Public Policy Survey results are live! This survey, conducted by Boise State's Idaho Policy Institute each year, measures Idahoans’ attitudes on a number of relevant topics. Among this year’s questions are “Do you think things in Idaho are generally headed in the right direction, or do you feel that things are off on the wrong track?”, “How would you rate the quality of education in Idaho’s K-12 public schools?” and “Does the cost of your housing place a financial strain on you and your family today?” View the survey results dashboard: boisestate.edu/sps/2025-idaho…

Boise State University’s Idaho Policy Institute (IPI) was selected as the evaluator of a $6.6 million grant from the United States Treasury’s Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA) program, which will result in a $1 million award for the university. The grant was awarded to @CityOfBoise and will be used to bolster access to housing in the Boise community, through the building of 143 new housing units for citizens overcoming housing instability. The project is called the Permanent Supportive Housing Pipeline, and the evaluation marks the largest sponsored project award in IPI’s history. “This project is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in addressing one of our region’s most critical challenges,” said Vanessa Fry, director of the Idaho Policy Institute and lead investigator for the evaluation. “We are proud to partner with the City of Boise and other stakeholders to deliver meaningful insights and help create sustainable solutions for housing insecurity in our community.” Learn more about IPI: lnkd.in/geRAzhNm

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝-𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 📈 Boise State University has exceeded its largest student enrollment ever with a fall 2024 total of 27,250, marking another record-setting year. Read more: boisestate.edu/news/2024/10/1…

Wishing you a safe, restful and fun break! Boise State University is closed Dec. 24- Jan. 1. See you in 2025! 🧡💙

Happy to see this out finally!! @BrianStelbotsky and I are grateful for thoughtful feedback from the reviewers and the editor @GeorgeBert @PMReview_! @BoiseStateSPS @IUIONeill @IUONeill

Congratulations to all of our SPS students graduating tomorrow! We are so proud of your accomplishments and we can’t wait to see what you do next.

The people of Idaho had their say, and now lawmakers have elected their own leadership. We discuss the new assignments and their policy implications with @KevinRichert @idahoednews and Drs. Stephanie Witt and Jaclyn Kettler of @BoiseStateSPS. #idleg #idpol video.idahoptv.org/video/a-change…

A mining and renewable energy boom is underway in the Great Basin, and Prof. Meg @MillsNovoa and @BoiseStateSPS’s Sophia Borgias are working with Nevada’s rural communities and Indigenous groups to navigate that change. nature.berkeley.edu/breakthroughs/…

Jaxon, a Boise State student majoring in Political Science and Communication, recently published an article for Boise State Public Radio through her experience as an intern there this semester. Her article highlighted the West Boise YMCA's offering of after-hours swim lessons for Muslim refugee women. Jaxon shared, "This past semester as a Newsroom Intern has been incredibly fulfilling. It has been a great opportunity to put the skills I have learned in my classes to practical use. I am passionate about telling stories, and BSPR has allowed me to create pieces that highlight important things happening in our community." Students like Jaxon gain hands-on experience at Boise State through internships, field schools and more. Learn more at boisestate.edu/sps, and find the link to Jaxon's BSPR article here: boisestatepublicradio.org/arts-culture/2… Photos courtesy of Jaxon Holmes.

On our finals week grind 📚 Finish strong, Broncos!