Boise State University

Boise State University was founded in 1932 as Boise Junior College by the Episcopal Church. After two years the school became independent, and in 1940 it moved from St. Margaret's Hall to its present site, along the south bank of the Boise River, between Capitol Boulevard and Broadway Avenue. In 1965 it gained four-year status as Boise College and began awarding baccalaureate degrees. Four years later, the school joined the Idaho state system of higher education and was renamed Boise State College. In 1974, Boise State gained university status to become Idaho's third university. 1892 – St. Margaret's School was founded in Christ Chapel (Boise, Idaho), a forerunner to Boise Junior College 1932 – BSU was founded as Boise Junior College by the Episcopal Church at St. Margaret's Hall 1933 – first season of football 1934 – Episcopal Church ends its affiliation and board of directors after assumes leadership. 1940 – campus is moved to present site on the south bank of the Boise River – formerly the Boise Airport Administration Building opens, built by WPA – (photo – 1940s) College Field (1940–49), the first football stadium, opens at site of present Student Union Building 1942 – old Student Union opens 1947 – after a year as an assistant, Lyle Smith is elevated to head coach of the football team. overall record of 156-26-8 (.848) with five undefeated seasons, 16 conference titles, and a national JC championship (1958); – steps down after 1967 season to become athletic director 1950 – first Bronco Stadium (1950–69), on present site – replaced in 1970 2008 – Broncos join the "10-20-20" club (10 football wins, 20 men's basketball wins, 20 women's basketball wins) for the 2007–08 season, only the 20th school since 1980 to achieve the feat. BSU announces NASA Teacher in Space Barbara Morgan will start her full-time position as a Distinguished Educator in Residence football team regained the WAC title and met TCU in the Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego, but lost 16-17. 2009 – undefeated football team retained the WAC title and again played TCU in the postseason, in the Fiesta Bowl, and BSU won 17-10. 2010 – announced the hiring of Leon Rice as head basketball coach on March 26. Rice spent 11 years as an assistant at Gonzaga in Spokane; he replaced Greg Graham, relieved of his duties earlier in the month.