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Boise State briefs JFAC on budget, LAUNCH enrollment and DEI changes; president says university used non‑tax funds to defend lawsuit
Summary
Boise State University presented its FY2026 budget overview to the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Jan. 29; President Marlene Tromp told lawmakers the university is refocusing student success programs, enrolling 1,300 students through the state LAUNCH program and has used non‑tax university funds to cover litigation costs.
Boise State University President Marlene Tromp told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Jan. 29 that the university is continuing a multi‑year effort to refocus student success programs while presenting its FY2026 budget overview, and she provided figures and updates on several items legislators raised in questioning.
Kevin Campbell, the Legislative Services Office budget analyst, opened the overview by noting Boise State has “an enrollment of more than 27,000 students supported by 1,980.9 FTE.” Campbell summarized recent budget adjustments and enhancements, and said a five‑year look shows personnel is the largest expenditure category.
Tromp described the university’s participation in the statewide LAUNCH program and said 1,300 students are enrolled through LAUNCH, with about 600 of those students relying on LAUNCH as their only financial support. “What we're really excited about is the way that it's going to give…
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