Lewis-Clark Pushes for University Status | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

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…