Lewis-Clark Pushes for University Status | Boise News

Lewis-Clark State College is fighting to shed its “college” label and officially become Lewis-Clark State University, a move aimed at reflecting its full academic range—from associate’s degrees to master’s programs—and boosting its national profile. After last year’s bill died in the House due to Speaker Mike Moyle’s resistance, President Cynthia Pemberton is back with a renewed push, this time with stronger backing—including from Moyle himself, who now says he won’t oppose it. The battle is about branding: “College” still signals a two-year school, but LCSC has been around for over a century and offers advanced degrees. With the House Education Committee chairman holding the reins, Pemberton’s plan is to reintroduce the bill in 2027, ready to win the final approval. 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/3102642e551d3d07