College Of Southern Idaho Celebrates 60 Years In Twin Falls

A major celebration is taking place this weekend in Twin Falls to mark the 60th anniversary of the College of Southern Idaho.

For the past couple of months, Magic Valley collegiate representatives have been preparing for a gathering to commemorate six decades of higher learning in Twin Falls.

The College of Southern Idaho opened its doors to students in 1965 on the campus of Twin Falls High School, according to the college's website. Two years later (1967), construction began at the institution's current location, on Falls Avenue between Blue Lakes Boulevard and Washington Street.

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Eagle Fest is taking place Saturday, September 13, from 11 AM to 2 PM. The event will include live music, a petting zoo, food, access to the Challenge Course, activities at the Herrett Center, shuttle tours throughout the campus, and more. CSI athletes will also be taking part in the celebration and signing items for those in attendance.

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I took a brief campus tour Friday during the noon hour with Director of Marketing and Communication Matt Hartgrave. We spoke about the direction the school has taken since 2020.

'The school's progress over the past few years has been very consistent,' said Hartgrave, as we walked past CSI's Welcome Center where a stage has been set up for Saturday's festivities.

Hartgrave was referring to the completion of the Veterinary Technology Building a couple of years ago, as well as the current construction of the Transportation Technology Center, which will house the Diesel Technology and Heavy Equipment and AG Technology programs and is expected to be completed in October; the new building will open for instruction in January of 2026.

The college's YouTube page offers people a virtual tour of the campus.

The current enrollment at the College of Southern Idaho is roughly 8,500 students, according to Niche.