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Boise State Mulls Renaming Cesar Chavez Lane
University responds to allegations of sexual abuse against namesake
Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:52pm
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Boise State University announced it is considering renaming West Cesar Chavez Lane after multiple women accused the civil rights leader of sexual abuse. The university said it will review the name following the recent allegations.
Why it matters
Cesar Chavez is a revered figure in the labor and civil rights movements, but the new allegations against him have prompted a re-examination of his legacy and whether his name should continue to be honored on the Boise State campus.
The details
Boise State said it will form a committee to review the name of West Cesar Chavez Lane and make a recommendation on whether it should be changed. The university cited the recent accusations of sexual abuse against Chavez as the reason for the review.
- On March 26, 2026, Boise State announced it would consider renaming Cesar Chavez Lane.
The players
Boise State University
A public research university located in Boise, Idaho.
Cesar Chavez
A renowned civil rights and labor leader who co-founded the National Farmworkers Association, now known as the United Farm Workers.
What’s next
Boise State said it will form a committee to review the name of West Cesar Chavez Lane and make a recommendation on whether it should be changed.
The takeaway
The allegations against Cesar Chavez have prompted Boise State to reconsider honoring him on its campus, highlighting the complex legacy of historical figures and the need to carefully examine their full record when deciding how to memorialize them.
