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Boise State Tests New President Search Law | Boise News
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- Jul 19, 2026
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Summary
Boise State just made Idaho history by becoming the first university to pick a president under a new state law that narrows the finalist pool to just one—instead of the traditional top five. David Hahn, a mechanical engineering PhD and former dean, officially took the helm July 1. While the law streamlined the process and gave the State Board of Education just ten days to decide, critics say it buried feedback under secrecy, rushed student engagement into summer, and excluded students from the main search committee. Yet, some, including a former student leader, praised the outcome for prioritizing student-focused leadership. The experiment’s success—or failure—could reshape how Idaho’s universities select their next presidents. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d6d065ab69ce8f24