BSU

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BSU
Stands forBoise State University
CategoriesEducation & Academia

BSU stands for Boise State University, a university abbreviation.

Idaho's largest university, founded in Boise in 1932 as a junior college and best known nationally for its blue artificial-turf football field, installed in 1986. Its Broncos rose to prominence with an overtime Fiesta Bowl win over Oklahoma in 2007.

Example: BSU's blue turf is one of the most recognizable fields in college football.

Usage notes

The football program's success transformed the school's profile and enrollment. BSU also refers to Ball State University in Indiana and Bemidji State University in Minnesota. The university now emphasizes engineering, health sciences and partnerships with Boise's technology employers.

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