‘We Don’t Shy Away From It’: U of I Honors 10 Years Since Katy Benoit’s Death
August 27, 2021
This story by Sydney Brown was published by The Spokesman-Review on Aug. 22.
At first glance, a bench outside the University of Idaho’s administration building looks a lot like other statues on campus. It’s a sleek black granite that gleams in the sunshine and gets coated with snow during the Moscow winters. But it’s not just another bench. On it reads “Katy Benoit: In memory of Katy’s journey, her care of others, her willingness to speak up, and her courage to make a difference.” Read more.
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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