U-Idaho President Named Finalist For Texas Tech President’s Job
Posted: Friday, March 1
MOSCOW, ID – University of Idaho President M. Duane Nellis has been selected as the sole finalist for the presidency at Texas Tech University. The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents will have a final vote on this in late March following a 21-day waiting period required by Texas law. “When Ruthie and I made the move to the Northwest and the University of Idaho almost four y...
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Waste Not, Want Not: Solid Waste Management and Wastewater Treatment is the Focus of U-Idaho’s President’s Sustainability Symposium
Posted: Monday, February 25
MOSCOW, Idaho – Changing regulations and the prospect of fewer federal dollars mean wastewater treatment and solid waste management are critical concerns for today’s city planners, commercial developers, elected officials and facilities operators nationwide. That’s why the University of Idaho’s President’s Sustainability Symposium is focusing on “Community Stewa...
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Service and Commitment Beyond Graduation: U-Idaho Ranks 7th in Peace Corps Rankings
Posted: Wednesday, February 6
By Amanda Cairo MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho has a long-standing tradition of opening doors for students to the world, and this year, that effort is being recognized as the university ranks seventh on the Peace Corps’ 2013 Top Colleges amongst medium-sizes schools. “We are proud of taking our tradition of service learning and the spirit of helping others worldwide,&r...
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Morrill Act Contest Winners Announced
Posted: Tuesday, December 11 2012
MOSCOW, Idaho – FFA members from Meridian, sixth graders at Idaho Falls Rimrock Elementary and high school seniors at Meridian took top honors in a University of Idaho video contest to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the law that created the U.S. land-grant university system. Elementary students from Marsing, Lewiston and Kootenai won top prizes in a poster contest focusing on education....
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New Year will Bring Change in Ag Dean
Posted: Friday, December 7 2012
MOSCOW, Idaho – John Hammel will close out his time as the dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences this month after nine years in the position to pursue full-time teaching and research opportunities. “I have greatly appreciated the time that I have served as dean – in spite of some challenging times, we have seen advances with our partners around the state. I look...
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U-Idaho Enrollment Positive Under New Reporting Guidelines
Posted: Thursday, October 18 2012
MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho official enrollment stands at 12,493 students using the new Oct. 15 ‘census’ date and reporting guidelines set by the Idaho State Board of Education. The new SBOE guidelines replace the traditional 10th day of the fall semester reporting date with Oct. 15. They also limit all Idaho higher education institutions to reporting enrollment numbers for students in c...
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University of Idaho Launches Largest Capital Campaign in State History
Posted: Friday, April 27 2012
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho is making history with its launch this week of a $225 million comprehensive capital campaign, Inspiring Futures: Invest in the University of Idaho. The effort – the most ambitious ever in Idaho – will guarantee Idaho’s land-grant, research institution is positioned now and in the future to continue to offer internationally competitive education p...
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University of Idaho to Honor Six Distinguished Citizens at 2012 Spring Commencement
Posted: Thursday, April 26 2012
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho will recognize the achievements, service and leadership of six distinguished citizens at its 2012 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 12 at 9:30 a.m. in the ASUI Kibbie-Activity Center. Honorary Degrees An honorary degree is awarded to a person deserving of honor by virtue of scholarly distinction, noteworthy public service or signifi...
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Prepared for the Future
Posted: Wednesday, April 25 2012
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The academic year is drawing to a close and that means commencement time for students at the University of Idaho-Idaho Falls. In Idaho Falls, 52 degrees will be given at this year’s commencement ceremony including, 24 master’s degrees, 17 baccalaureate degrees, nine doctoral degrees, one doctoral of education degree and one education specialist degree. ...
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Graduates Inspired by Vandal Alumnus
Posted: Tuesday, April 24 2012
BOISE, Idaho – The academic year is almost over and that means commencement time at the University of Idaho Boise, which includes Twin Falls. Graduates from the Boise location will receive 136 degrees: 78 master’s degrees, 26 law degrees, 13 doctoral degrees, 12 specialist degrees and seven baccalaureate degrees. In Twin Falls, where the university offers classes at the College of Southern Idaho...
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