BOISE, Idaho — Boise State President Marlene Tromp announced on Thursday that she will be departing from the university this summer to accept a position as the new president at the University of Vermont.
"I am so proud of all that we've accomplished in the last nearly-six years, outcomes I celebrate as I prepare to wish this beloved community farewell," President Tromp wrote in a farewell email to students and staff. "We have achieved record student enrollment, including record Idaho and rural student enrollment; phenomenal research growth; generous giving to our mission that has grown our ranks of endowed professors, dramatically increased student scholarships, and elevated our athletics programs."
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President of the Idaho State Board of Education Linda Clark says that the board will immediately begin the process of finding a new president for Boise State. "Dr. Tromp has much of which to be proud during her tenure at Boise State and I wish her the very best in the next phase of her career at the University of Vermont," said Dr. Clark in a press release. "She leaves Boise State in a great position for continued success under a new leader."
Dr. Tromp, who has served as president of Boise State University since 2019, has also held leadership roles at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and Arizona State University. She began her academic leadership career at Denison University.
"Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the honor of serving as your president," Tromp said. "I am confident that the excitement and impact you generate will attract another leader who will love Boise and Boise State as much as I have. Once a Bronco, always a Bronco."
