The State Board of Education is narrowing its search for a new Boise State University president to five finalists, whose names will be released to the public — thanks to a state law requiring it.

The State Board discussed its efforts to replace former president Marlene Tromp — now president at the University of Vermont — during its monthly meeting Wednesday in Boise.

Board president Kurt Liebich and member David Turnbull, who’s leading the Boise State president search committee, held in-person interviews over the past two days. More than 50 people have applied, and the search committee is selecting finalists, Turnbull said.

“Because it’s a high-profile position, and it’s being conducted under (non-disclosure agreements) , there can be a lot of speculation out there in the public abo

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