ISU Alumni and Friends Invited to Submit Nominations for 2026 Alumni Awards
Students Once, Bengals Forever
This is a place for everyone in Bengal Nation -- alumni, students, parents, and friends -- to connect with Idaho State University and each other. With more than 90,000 living Bengal alumni, the ISUAA network has never been stronger. Please take a look around and browse. You’ll find the events, ideas, and resources that matter to you. And, of course, Go Bengals!
Homecoming Alumni Award Nominations
Nominations for the 2026 Alumni Awards are open! All nominations should be submitted through the official Homecoming Nomination Form and include all personal data and information relevant to the nominee's qualifications.
Nominations for our alumni awards (except for the President's Medallion, which is selected by the Dean's Office) can be submitted by anyone and are due by May 17. The awards will be given at the Alumni Recognition Dinner on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. For questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at (208) 282-3755.
Show off your Bengal Pride anywhere in the world!
Support future alumni with a donation of $30 or more to the ISUAA Scholarship Endowment, and the Alumni Association will send you a 3'x5' Idaho State University Bengal flag!
By donating to the ISU Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment, you are helping to build the pipeline of future Bengals. The ISUAA Scholarship Endowment supports children, step-children, and grandchildren of Bengal alumni.
Please contact the Alumni Engagement Office if you require international shipping; additional fees may apply.
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