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"Great universities today are not built solely by state government, nor can they be built with overreliance on student tuition and fees. Playing a greater and greater role in the last few decades is private support. Here is where you can make a difference."  —Bob Kustra, President, Boise State University

COBE Gets Half-Million Dollar Gift to Help Fund New Building

Boise State University has received a $500,000 commitment from a local business owner to help construct the new College of Business and Economics building.

John D. Jackson announced his donation to the university today during the annual Boise State Foundation Board meeting on campus. Jackson serves on the Foundation Board of Directors and Boise State’s Destination Distinction campaign steering committee.

“A strong, dynamic business college in the Treasure Valley is essential for the state’s economic development, and John Jackson’s commitment to Boise State helps ensure its impact for years to come,” said Boise State President Bob Kustra. “He is one of Boise State’s and Idaho’s success stories, and we thank him for giving back in support of a high quality learning environment for future students.”

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Our Journey to Destination Distinction

Destination Distinction: The Campaign for Boise State University is Boise State’s recently launched $175 million fundraising initiative. The comprehensive campaign will transform Boise State into a metropolitan research university of distinction, providing unparalleled opportunities for students, solving problems locally, nationally and globally and improving the quality of life for all Idahoans.

The campaign focuses on three areas: People, places and programs. Boise State’s students, faculty and staff (people) are our motivation and our most critical resource. New buildings, labs and other facilities (places) will allow us to impart knowledge and share in discovery. Exceptional academics and an enhanced research agenda (programs) will help us to achieve distinction.

Meeting these goals requires a broader base of support. Achieving and sustaining this level of greatness requires a commitment from our alumni, supporters and community partners. As we improve the university’s reputation, we will attract and retain talented students and faculty and secure even better opportunities.

Destination Distinction: The Campaign for Boise State University is spearheaded by the Boise State Foundation. A nonprofit Idaho organization, the Foundation is Boise State’s official fundraising organization and also serves as the custodian for donations to the university. With generous help from individuals, industry and foundations, we can achieve the goals of Destination Distinction and take Boise State to unprecedented heights. Please join us on our journey.