BOISE, ID – The Idaho Senate unanimously approved a bill changing the name of Lewis-Clark State College to Lewis-Clark State University.

Sponsoring Sen. Cindy Carlson said the change would better reflect LC State’s four-year degree offerings. The Lewiston-based institution offers associate’s and bachelor’s degrees along with a handful of graduate programs.

But the “college” in its name leads some students to assume it’s a community college. “This causes great confusion,” said Carlson, R-Riggins.

Senate Bill 1234 goes to the House.