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REGIONAL BENEFITS:
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A vibrant center in Twin Falls. The Twin Falls Research and Extension Center serves south central Idaho with teaching, research and outreach in agricultural economics and rural sociology; animal and veterinary science; biological and agricultural engineering; plant, soil and entomological sciences; and natural resources.
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Internationally recognized fish research. Scientists at the University of Idaho’s Aquaculture Research Institute and the Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station contribute to issues surrounding threatened or endangered fish species, recovery and restoration of fish populations, and water use and allocation in fisheries management.
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Groundbreaking discoveries for healthier trout. University researchers collaborated with industry scientists to develop a vaccine that prevents bacterial coldwater disease, a lethal disease in trout that is regarded as the No. 1 problem for Idaho’s trout industry.
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Active extension outreach. The University of Idaho Extension Office in Twin Falls leads research, partnerships and educational programs to support the region’s youth, communities, families, environment and agriculture.
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Access to a University of Idaho bachelor’s degree. Students at the College of Southern Idaho can pursue a four-year degree from the University of Idaho in Twin Falls after they complete their associate degree.
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Research to advance Idaho’s agriculture industry. The 180-acre University of Idaho Kimberly Research and Extension Center leads research in dry bean genetics and potato storage and works to address challenges facing Idaho’s crop and livestock industries.
Consider these
important University of Idaho facts as you spread the word about the vital impact of higher education in the state of Idaho:
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$1 billion annual economic impact. Higher education is critical to the state’s economic viability, the quality of life of its citizens, and the future progress of the state in a global economy. The University of Idaho’s activities – including competitive research dollars -- pump nearly a billion dollars into the state each year.
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72 percent of state’s funded research. As the state’s only national research institution, the University leads research in areas like water resources, agriculture and next-generation energy to solve global problems and advance industry for the state.
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70 locations throughout the state. Through outreach, research and teaching, the University of Idaho – the state’s flagship university and only land-grant institution – is woven into the very fabric of the state with a strong presence in every county in Idaho.
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37,500 alumni in Idaho and 95,000 alumni worldwide. We produce the leaders of our state and nation: prominent U.S. senators, Olympic gold medalists, former U.S. Vice presidential candidate, Idaho Supreme Court justice, NASA astronaut, Commandant of the U.S. Marines, one-in-four members of the current state legislature, and others.