WE ARE BRONCOS

We are Boise State University

We are distinctive. We are adventurous. We seek today’s answers and tomorrow’s questions. We are a community – and there are many reasons to be proud of being a Bronco. At Boise State University, there is a campus-wide willingness to change for the better. The following video does not contain spoken audio.

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What does it mean to be a Bronco?

“Being a Bronco means innovating and finding the edge of what’s possible. My best learning here has come about through doing things that I’ve never done before.”

– Olivia Thomas, GIMM (games, interactive media and mobile technology) and computer science

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Meet these Broncos

Jessica Coca

Environmental studies

“I love the sense of community at Boise State.”

“I love the sense of community at Boise State.”
Nathan Kim

Music (violin) performance major

“At Boise State, we are encouraged to find where and how we can enrich the lives around us.”

“At Boise State, we are encouraged to find where and how we can enrich the lives around us.”
Olivia Bates

Elementary education major

“It means that I am intentionally focused and passionate about my education. I feel most like a Bronco when I am able to share with others the valuable experiences that Boise State has offered me.”

“It means that I am intentionally focused and passionate about my education. I feel most like a Bronco when I am able to share with others the valuable experiences that Boise State has offered me.”
Braden Bowker

Biology major

“To be a Bronco, is to cooperate, collaborate, and synthesize the knowledge of many minds to better each other and the world around us.”

“To be a Bronco, is to cooperate, collaborate, and synthesize the knowledge of many minds to better each other and the world around us.”
Alex Lakatos

Computer science major

“Broncos do things that set themselves apart. They give back. An example of that is a 17 hour dance marathon at Campus Rec to raise money for children in need.”

“Broncos do things that set themselves apart. They give back. An example of that is a 17 hour dance marathon at Campus Rec to raise money for children in need.”
Darby McBride

Creative writing major

“To me, it means being a part of a diverse community, striving to make the world a better place. Being accepting, open-minded and hard working.”

“To me, it means being a part of a diverse community, striving to make the world a better place. Being accepting, open-minded and hard working.”
Tanisha Newton

History/secondary education major, alumna

“Being a Bronco inspires me to be a better person. It means playing a role here on campus for educational purposes and for building college experiences.”

“Being a Bronco inspires me to be a better person. It means playing a role here on campus for educational purposes and for building college experiences.”
Taylor Reeves

Communication major

“It means breaking out of my comfort zone, to network with employers, and build relationships that will last beyond my time as a student.”

“It means breaking out of my comfort zone, to network with employers, and build relationships that will last beyond my time as a student.”
Daniele Moro

Computer science major

“Being a Bronco means challenging the norm. It means introducing bold ideas that empower those around us to live better lives.”

“Being a Bronco means challenging the norm. It means introducing bold ideas that empower those around us to live better lives.”
Nathan Carroll

Economics major

“It’s about embracing my community. It’s discovering who I am and what I am passionate about.”

“It’s about embracing my community. It’s discovering who I am and what I am passionate about.”