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09/10/2026
in collaboration with University Pulse Radio and The Creative Hive Group, The Arbiter presents…
Student Media Open House! Come grab our second print issue of the year, meet your university’s independent student media agencies and enjoy live bands 🌟
TONIGHT at 6:30 in the Student Media Office, next to the Cycle Learning Center at Lincoln Garage. Everyone is welcome!
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.
For the full story, check out arbiteronline.com
✍️ Jake Zamora
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.
Read the full story at arbiteronline.com
✍️ Aidan Mattingly
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.
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.
Read more on arbiteronline.com
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
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.
Read more on arbiteronline.com
✍️ Emily Carmela Nelson
📸 Omar Saucedo
05/09/2026
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05/07/2026
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05/01/2026
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