Boise State University President Marlene Tromp, who probably has mixed feelings on being referred to as “President Tromp,” told the crowd gathered for her annual “State of the University Address” on Wednesday that she’s got a proven record of success in her five years at the helm of the Potato State’s largest public higher learning institution despite some headwinds such as those wrought by MAGA state legislators constantly pestering her over “DEI” bullshit, the Idaho Press reports.
Tromp called out right wing politicians “fixated on universities as the site of damage, when there’s so much good that universities do,” citing accomplishments such as the 39 percent increase in graduation rates at BSU, 20 percent boost in in-state enrollment, and a Latino student body almost on par with the state’s ethnic composition. Plus they have that really cool looking blue football field, which Tromp didn’t mention directly but touted $21 million raised for stadium upgrades.