Boise State University’s new president, David Hahn, is taking the institution in a new direction, focusing on creating a strong technology magnet to feed the continued tech demand in the area.
From Football to Tech
While football has been a significant part of Boise State’s identity, Hahn’s background in engineering, working with semi-conductors and drones, suggests a shift towards a more tech-savvy future.
According to Idaho Education News, Hahn guaranteed that, under his watch, Boise State will gain top-tier R1 research status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, which would bring in more research dollars and star-power faculty.
This new direction may lead to a post-football future for the university, as the focus on technology and research could potentially bring in more revenue and attract new students.
Original reporting: 580 KIDO Talk Radio (Boise) — read the source article.