Thinking big for Idaho’s future

At University of Idaho, we’re thinking big — because bold ideas move Idaho forward. From pioneering public-private partnerships to launching a 10-year sustainable solutions plan and an ambitious strategic roadmap, we’re investing in people, innovation and statewide impact.

This is what it means to serve Idaho: To think big, act boldly and create opportunities that last generations.

Committed to sustainable solutions

We’re advancing toward carbon neutrality by 2030, integrating sustainable solutions credentials into every major and using our campus as a “living laboratory” for practical sustainable solutions. Guided by a 10-year sustainable solutions plan, we are consciously infusing eco-conscious practices into everything we do.

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Strategic plan: Bold, collaborative, impactful

U of I will shape the future of Idaho through research excellence, student success, experiential learning, flexible program delivery and operational excellence. Built with input from students, employees, industry and state leaders, U of I's strategic plan unites university-wide efforts with state needs that will have a measurable impact on Idaho.

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R1 research powerhouse

As the state’s premier research university, U of I answers Idaho's questions with more than $140 million in research expenditures leading to its research placement in the top 4% of colleges and universities nationwide by Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education (ACE)  As Idaho’s first and only Carnegie R1 university, our research addresses Idaho’s urgent needs — clean water, wildfire resilience, cyber defense, sustainable agriculture — and fuels statewide innovation.

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Economic impact you can see

• U of I’s statewide presence — Moscow campus; Coeur d’Alene, Boise and Idaho Falls centers; and cooperative extension offices across the state — yields more than $1.1 billion in annual economic return to the state.
• Our strategic reinvestments support job creation, business development and university collaboration — boosting Idaho’s global competitiveness.

Why it matters for you and Idaho

• For students: 100% experiential learning opportunities while studying at a R1 institution results in graduates ready to lead in their fields.
• For communities: U of I is meeting students where they are to provide a well-prepared workforce.
• For Idaho: U of I’s strategic growth ensures we are an economic driver for Idaho.