This is a list of some of the notable events in Boise State’s history. If you know of others, email archives@boisestate.edu.
- 1934 (90) First commencement
- 1939 (85) Boise Junior College becomes a public institution
- 1949 (75) Intercollegiate Knights build the fireplace near the SUB
- 1954 (70) Science building (now Math) opens
- 1969 (55) Boise College becomes Boise State College, moving into the state system of higher education
- 1974 (50) Boise State College becomes Boise State University
- 1974 (50) Buster Bronco’s first appearance
- 1974 (50) Pat Bieter leads the first student exchange program to the Basque Country
- 1979 (45) Education Building opens
- 1984 (40) Morrison Center opens
- 1989 (35) Enrollment became the largest in the state at 12,586 students
- 1994 (30) Intermountain Bird Observatory opens
- 2004 (20) First honorary doctorate awarded to alum and filmmaker Michael Hoffman
- 2004 (20) Keiser and Taylor Halls open