Higher EdTuesday, November 3
Boise State installs David Hahn as its 8th president and sets a $700 million fundraising goal
The Daily Boise team
Boise State formally installed David Hahn as its eighth president on Thu., Oct. 29, at the Morrison Center. In his inaugural address, he set a $700 million goal for the university's Unbridled fundraising campaign.
$700 millionnew goal for Boise State's Unbridled campaign
Hahn announced it in his inaugural address on Oct. 29.
Hahn outlined five commitments, from student success to athletics. "We cannot simply respond to Idaho's future. We have a responsibility to help shape that future," he said.
Hahn named five commitments for Boise State
| Commitment | Focus |
|---|---|
| Student success | Top priority; keep a BSU education affordable |
| Workforce | Work with Idaho companies |
| Research | Health care, semiconductors, natural resources |
| Philanthropy | Pursue the $700 million goal |
| Athletics | Build toward the 'nation's best' |
- Theme: "We Are One Boise State"
- Hahn's start: August, after leading Arizona's College of Engineering
- Board of Education vote to appoint him: unanimous
- Also in pursuit: Carnegie R1 research status
Gov. Brad Little called Hahn a good fit for supporting existing education initiatives and pointed to Idaho LAUNCH, which provides grants for high school graduates to pursue training for in-demand careers.