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Boise State’s athletic department reported a $2 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2026 to the Idaho State Board of ...
08/27/2026

Boise State’s athletic department reported a $2 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2026 to the Idaho State Board of Education at an Aug. 13 meeting, warning that the deficit could reach $18 million in 2027.

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✍️ Jake Zamora

08/27/2026

Boise State’s Rec Center just got a high tech upgrade.

The new EGYM strength equipment uses individual measurements, strength testing and fitness goals to personalize workouts, helping make strength training more approachable for everyone.

Follow along as Arbiter sports reporter Aidan Mattingly puts new equipment to the test.

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✍️ Aidan Mattingly

07/01/2026

The Idaho State Board of Education announced Dr. David Hahn as Boise State University’s eighth president on in a unanimous vote at Wednesday’s special meeting.

Hahn is set to receive an annual salary of $480,000. His contract includes a monthly housing allowance of $9,000, a yearly automobile allowance of $9,200 and eligibility for up to $15,000 in relocation expenses. 

Coming to Boise State with nearly three decades of experience in higher education and served as the University of Arizona’s College of Engineering dean before coming to The Blue.

The Idaho State Board of Education announced Dr. David Hahn as Boise State University’s eighth president in a unanimous ...
07/01/2026

The Idaho State Board of Education announced Dr. David Hahn as Boise State University’s eighth president in a unanimous vote at Wednesday’s special meeting.

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The Idaho State Board of Education named Dr. David Hahn the sole finalist in the search for Boise State University’s nex...
06/16/2026

The Idaho State Board of Education named Dr. David Hahn the sole finalist in the search for Boise State University’s next president. On Tuesday, Idaho media outlets were invited to meet with Hahn to discuss his candidacy.

Below is a transcript of Dr. David Hahn’s conversation with Idaho media outlets on June 16, which has been lightly edited for brevity and clarity.

Read the full transcript on arbiteronline.com

✍️ Emily Carmela Nelson
📸 Omar Saucedo

06/16/2026

After a yearlong search conducted largely behind closed doors, Boise State University has officially announced a sole presidential finalist. 

At this morning’s Idaho State Board of Education Meeting, Dr. David Hahn was identified as the sole finalist for the role of Boise State’s president, a decision search committee chair David Turnbull says the board is “confident” in. 

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✍️ Emily Carmela Nelson
📸 Omar Saucedo

today is the day!!! huge congrats to our beautiful Arbiter & CHG graduates! 💙✨🗞️📸🎨
05/09/2026

today is the day!!!

huge congrats to our beautiful Arbiter & CHG graduates! 💙✨🗞️📸🎨

We’re hiring for The Arbiter’s next Opinion Editor!Apply and learn more on Handshake. Applications will be reviewed on a...
05/07/2026

We’re hiring for The Arbiter’s next Opinion Editor!

Apply and learn more on Handshake. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Our last print of the semester and BluePrint, Student Media’s annual magazine, can be found on stands all throughout cam...
05/01/2026

Our last print of the semester and BluePrint, Student Media’s annual magazine, can be found on stands all throughout campus.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and celebrated with us today! 💙🌟

This time last year, The Arbiter provided coverage of the then-recently announced presidential search with a feature tit...
05/01/2026

This time last year, The Arbiter provided coverage of the then-recently announced presidential search with a feature titled, “‘What do we want to be known for?: The search for a new Boise State President is now underway.”

Almost a year later, with no president selected and no finalists announced, Boise State is asking a different question: Who is going to lead us? 

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📸 Carter Nash

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