Students
The features and profiles in this section are a compilation of new and archived stories that showcase the students, faculty, staff, alumni, research, events and other promotional highlights of the University of Idaho. Check back regularly for updates.
Maureen FitzMauriceThis is Your Next Step
Routine visits to the doctor don’t often inspire life dreams. As a child in Grangeville, Maureen FitzMaurice’s family doctor attended her birth and delivered all her siblings as well, inspiring her to apply to the WWAMI program.
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Tyler AshworthA National Leader in Architecture
2010-11 National President of American Institute of Architecture Students
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Best and Brightest in TechnologyDoctoral Students Take Top National Honors
Featuring Engineering doctoral students Edward William and Rachel Bonas
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Best and Brightest in TechnologyDoctoral Students Take Top National Honors
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Fearless Freshman Katie WardFire Ecology and Management
Profile of a first generation college student
Katie Ward
Engineering Students Fine-Tune Clean SnowmobilesStudents on the University of Idaho’s Clean Snowmobile team know how to fine-tune the knowledge they gain in a classroom to make a cleaner and quieter snowmobile.
» Impacting Industry Through Clean Technology
Undergraduate Research Key to Shaping Vandal FuturesResearch influences undergraduate education at the University of Idaho
Two students investigate the effects of exercise training on performance and gene expression
» Featuring Matt Racine and Roxana Hickey
Appreciating and Honoring our Vandal FamiliesUniversity of Idaho Celebrates Military Appreciation Day
Honoring Demita and Keith Vital with their son, Troy
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Integrating the Arts: Music and Architecture in a Bundle Named Chad
University of Idaho student makes beautiful music with two very different disciplines.
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Early Research Detect Future Leader in Cancer and GeneticsMicrobiology student takes DNA research to a new level... from culture-dependent to clinical sample.
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Art and Architecture Works in Washington, D.C.High-level audiences in the nation’s capitol are taking in the creative work of University of Idaho art and architecture students.
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Climbing Beyond Rocket ScienceMechanical and Electrical Engineering students enter the $500,000 NASA Space Elevator competition. The competition is designed to train young visionaries who will bring the concept to life.
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Sustaining AuthenticityA group of senior architecture students immersed themselves in San Francisco neighborhoods and created a sustainable architectural solution.
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Student Research Takes FlightMarcie is a Nez Perce tribal member and currently works full time for the tribe as a wildlife biologist. She also is a University of Idaho graduate student.
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The Reward for Practice Is a Gold Medal PerformanceAlheli Pimienta's passion and dedication earns her a Gold Medal in the Woodwind and Brass Division at the Crescendo Music Award competition.
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A personal goal to make life better for othersRichard Hill is focused on helping to find a cure for multiple sclerosis.
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Changing the World Is a Real EducationUniversity of Idaho engineering students are designing sustainable technologies to provide clean drinking water to the nomadic Maasai people of Kenya.
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