Boise State University is a public research university in Boise, Idaho, United States. Founded in 1932 by the Episcopal Church, it became an independent junior college in 1934 and has been awarding baccalaureate and master's degrees since 1965. It became a public institution in 1969.
Established: September 6, 1932
President: Marlene Tromp
Former names: St. Margarets School (1892-1932) · Boise Junior College (1932–1965) · Boise College (1965–1969) · Boise State College (1969–1974)
Motto: Splendor sine Occasu (Latin)
Motto in English: "Splendour Without Diminishment"
Parent institution: Idaho State Board of Education
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