Idaho Falls News
Maxine (Max) Dakins
Posted Thu, 07 Mar 2019 13:35:00 -0800
Maxine (Max) Dakins, a tenured professor in the College of Natural Resources, passed away March 6, 2019. Max was well-known for her passion for helping students achieve their goals. She was especially adept at supporting and guiding nontraditional students as they faced their fears of returning to college and became successful students. Max’s belief that people should define their own self of success earned her great respect from students, staff and faculty. Read more
Welcome to New Associate Director of CAES
Posted Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:33:00 -0800
John Russell is the new associate director at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES), a research, education and innovation consortium working to solve regional and national energy challenges. Russell, a joint-faculty appointment with the U of I and Idaho National Laboratory, will connect U of I's network of faculty, students, facilities and capabilities with the CAES consortium, which also includes INL, Boise State University, Idaho State University, the University of Wyoming and other affiliates. Russell takes the position effective Nov. 19. Read more
Six Inducted Friday into U of I Academy of Engineers
Posted Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:57:00 -0800
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 14, 2018 — The University of Idaho College of Engineering will induct six members into its Academy of Engineers, a mix of U of I alumni and others recognized for their personal contributions to engineering achievement, leadership, education, service to the profession and advancement of society. Read more
ITS Updates Outlook Web and Other Office 365 Web Applications with New Brand Identity
Posted Fri, 02 Nov 2018 13:23:00 -0700
As part of ongoing awareness efforts, ITS is notifying all users in advance of adopting the new U of I branding in Outlook Web and other Office 365 web applications. Soon the default Outlook Web theme will have an updated logo with the new brand. Read more
U of I Researchers Awarded $2.6 Million to Develop Nuclear Technologies
Posted Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:23:00 -0700
MOSCOW, Idaho — October 18, 2018 —University of Idaho researchers have received funding for five nuclear engineering research and development projects aimed at making nuclear reactors safer, more resilient to stressors, compatible with renewable energy systems, and capable of producing synthetic fuels and other beneficial by products. Read more