• Engage!

    • College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs at Boise State University highlighting the work of our faculty and staff, and successes of our alumni.

SSPA Faculty Members Honored with Mayor’s Awards

Two Boise State faculty members were among 11 winners of the 2009 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Art & History, announced by Boise Mayor David Bieter earlier this week. Presented every two years, the Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Art & History celebrate people, organizations and businesses that have contributed to Boise’s cultural scene.
History Professor [...]

David Solan Named New Director of Energy Policy Institute

David Solan, an assistant professor in the Department of Public Policy and Administration, has been named the new director of the Energy Policy Institute and an associate director of the Center for Advanced Energy Studies, Vice President for Research Mark Rudin announced today.
Solan assumes his new position on Monday. He will be responsible for directing [...]

BSU to Partner with Idaho Wine Industry

Several media outlets reported that BSU will partner with the Idaho wine industry to develop a viticulture research center in Eagle. From the Daily Olympian:

The industry is partnering with Boise State University and the College of Western Idaho to establish a $1.1 million Idaho Viticulture Research Center outside of Boise.
The nonprofit center would include a [...]

SSPA faculty in the news

Will Rainford, associate professor of social work, was named one of four volunteers of the year for 2009 by Catholic Charities USA. Rainford was recognized for his work as the lead legislative advocacy volunteer for Catholic Charities of Idaho and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Idaho, where he developed a legislative e-mail alert system and [...]