For so many reasons, you can dive pretty deep into the recent analysis “Impact in Action” and recognize that no matter what lens you might look through – research to identify and solve some of the planet’s greatest challenges, Boise State’s role on national and global stages, workforce development, and so many more – it usually comes down to numbers.
So, here are the bullet points:
- Boise State generates $2.2 billion in annual economic impact to Idaho
- For every $1 of taxpayer funding invested in Boise State, there’s a $2.40 return
- 1 of 45 jobs in Idaho is supported by the activities of Boise State
Indeed, Morning Edition host George Prentice had more than a few number-related questions when he sat down with Boise State Interim President Dr. Jeremiah Shinn.
“[Boise State] cannot be the university that we were in 2919. We have to be the university that we need to be for 2030 to serve our students and the state.”
But the conversation included much more…