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06/01/2026

Wait…what happens to all of the poodle skirts, leather jackets and “Beauty-School Dropout” ensembles now that the production of Grease is over?

According to Theatre Arts Professor Darrin Pufall Purdy, costumes are first thoroughly cleaned, then organized into specific categories (by garment type or historical period) to be used in future productions. Costume designers will sometimes dye or alter old costumes to fit a new show.

In some cases, entire costume collections are preserved as complete shows. This is especially valuable for productions that will be revisited or that are frequently requested for community rentals — like “The SpongeBob Musical” and “The Sound of Music.”

Occasionally, Boise State’s costume workshop also hosts costume sales, allowing community members to buy a piece of theater history.

Learn more about Boise State’s costume collection: https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2026/04/23/questions-by-kids-what-happens-to-the-costumes-after-the-performance-is-over/

05/29/2026

River ready with blue and orange 🎣

05/28/2026

The Bronco is out of the bag. Congratulations to our spring 2026 graduating Busters! 💙🧡

Kennedy Morton (BA, elementary education, 2026) always got a big smile on her face when, while inside the Buster Bronco suit, she got to interact with a real-life friend. “I just felt like, okay, I know something you don’t,” she said. “You’ll know eventually, but this is really funny right now.”

For most school mascots, this tends to be the case: students in the suit must keep their identity hidden in order to preserve the illusion that the mascot is its own living entity. But upon graduation, mascots retire, and the cat — or the Bronco — is out of the bag.

Boise State had five Busters graduate in spring 2026: Isaac Celedon, Wyatt Flick, Madeline Makowski, Kennedy Morton and Alex Snow. We caught up with four of these Busters to learn more about the students behind the mask: https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2026/05/26/the-secrets-out-meet-the-graduating-busters/

05/25/2026

"Salute" is a 2008 art installation by Seattle-based artist Kay Kirkpatrick, located on the east side of the Student Union Building. The sculpture honors the contributions and sacrifices of veterans in our community.

This Memorial Day, Boise State University remembers and honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country and our freedom.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to two outstanding Boise State employees who won the 2026 ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Award! 🌹

Denise Neilsen, Bronco Shuttle driver:

Denise Neilsen started as a shuttle driver when her daughter, then a graduate student at Boise State, suggested she’d be a perfect fit for the role. Now, Neilsen is a widely-known friendly face on campus.

She said she loves her job because she gets to meet people from all walks of life.

“At Boise State, you have the young group, but you also have older people, you have people that are from the military and came back to get a degree, you have people that wanted to change careers,” Nielsen said. “You get regular riders, and you get to hear their stories.”

Paige Thomas, ticket operations supervisor for the Morrison Center:

Paige Thomas handles 90% of in-person box office operations and frequently goes above and beyond to assist patrons. Thomas has worked in her role for almost five years, but she’s loved the Morrison Center for far longer.

“I grew up in Boise, and I remember coming to shows when I was little, and walking through the doors [of the Morrison Center],” she said. “It's a spectacular lobby right by the Greenbelt and the river. I remember just being impressed by the space and all the performances.”

Thomas now sits right next to the doors that she first entered through as a child. “Being a part of that in such a full circle loop is so incredible,” she said.

05/21/2026

Food and dairy are a huge part of Idaho’s economy, contributing around $3 billion every year. When it needs cutting-edge innovations, this industry turns to Boise State scientists for research expertise, including environmental science major Josue Duran.

Duran, who graduated earlier this month, worked in the lab of chemistry professor Owen McDougal as part of the Food and Dairy Innovation Center, a campus research institution that partners with regional food and dairy businesses. There, he led his own project with funding from an Undergraduate Research and Mentoring Institute scholarship and the School of the Environment Director’s Award.

As part of his project, Duran received partially-treated wastewater from the Chobani plant in Twin Falls — the largest Greek yogurt facility in the U.S. This product is packed with biomass. Rather than sending that to a lagoon where it could decompose, releasing greenhouse gases and creating foul odors that impact local communities, Duran broke it down into usable components, including biocrude oil that could be used as fuel.

Read more about Duran and the Food and Dairy Innovation Center: https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2026/04/28/environmental-science-student-works-on-innovative-wastewater-solutions-for-idaho-dairy-industry/

05/20/2026

It’s the 90s. You just printed out your essay on the way to office hours. You hear “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus playing from the dorms in the distance. Your Nokia 3310 falls out of your cargo shorts but survives without a scratch. Life is good.

Photos from the 1990s courtesy of Special Collections and Archives.

05/19/2026

On April 14, 2026, Idaho Listens made its seventh stop in Lewiston, Idaho. Local residents spoke about what matters most to them, and fellow community members practiced the art of listening.

Organized by the Institute for Advancing American Values, Idaho Listens engages people across different professions, backgrounds and life experiences to explore today's pressing topics through honest, respectful dialogue.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this meaningful conversation.

05/18/2026

As a key player for the Boise State women’s volleyball team, Elle Cotton is used to performing under pressure. As an engineering student, her experience at studio\Blu — a product development firm run by Boise State students — informs how she solves problems and prepares for a career.

After graduation, Cotton is considering a future in design or graduate school, with an interest in creating solutions that improve lives. She says she’s drawn to projects that combine human-centered design with performance, accessibility and sustainability

Read more about Elle Cotton’s success from athletics to academics: https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2026/05/18/dig-set-design-elle-cotton-excels-from-athletics-to-academics/

05/15/2026

These moments never get old 💙🎓🧡

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