Right Hire, Right Time
December 10, 2020
This article written by Scott Jackson appeared in the Moscow-Pullman Daily news on Dec. 9.
As freshly minted University of Idaho Provost and Executive Vice President Torrey Lawrence begins his first few days in the position, the reaction to the hiring among faculty, staff and alumni has been decidedly positive. The provost and executive vice president is tasked with leading the academic mission of the university, overseeing faculty matters, student success and strategic planning among other responsibilities. Read more.
About the University of Idaho
The University of Idaho, home of the Vandals, is Idaho’s land-grant, national research university. From its residential campus in Moscow, U of I serves the state of Idaho through educational centers in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls, nine research and Extension centers, plus Extension offices in 42 counties. Home to nearly 11,000 students statewide, U of I is a leader in student-centered learning and excels at interdisciplinary research, service to businesses and communities, and in advancing diversity, citizenship and global outreach. U of I competes in the Big Sky and Western Athletic conferences. Learn more at uidaho.edu