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News Release BOISE STATE NEWS RELEASE/August 5, 2008 Boise State Bookstore Returns More Than $1 Million to the University for Scholarships, Other Support Thanks in large part to the Boise State University football team’s continuing popularity and the robust sales of Bronco insignia merchandise, the Boise State Bookstore is returning more than $1 million to the university in program support and academic scholarships. A portion of all profits is returned to the university every year. A total of $355,000 will be available for unrestricted scholarships to Boise State students and $701,000 is being returned for university support. The Bookstore and Bronco Shop are the only retail outlets where the proceeds go directly back to Boise State University for scholarships and other expenses; the Bookstore receives no state appropriations or student fees. “The continuing growth of Boise State has allowed the Bookstore to return a significant amount back to the university for program support and scholarships,” said Bookstore Director Mike Reed, ”We appreciate our students, staff, faculty and fans for supporting our operation and therefore contributing to the success of the university.” -30- Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Communications, (208) 426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu Boise State University is “The New U Rising” with record student enrollment, new academic buildings, additional degree programs and a growing research agenda. Learn more at www.boisestate.edu.
Last reviewed on Tuesday, August 05, 2008
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