News Releases
Largest Grant in U of I History to Incentivize Climate-Smart Agriculture
Posted 10/5/2022 3:03:00 PM
The five-year grant, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is twice as large as any prior U of I grant, stimulating the state’s economy by paying more than half of the funds directly to Idaho agricultural producers. Read more
Feminist, Race Scholar Ijeoma Oluo to Deliver Keynote for U of I Women’s Center’s 50th Anniversary
Posted 9/29/2022 4:13:00 PM
Speaker Ijeoma Oluo wrote the No. 1 New York Times bestseller, “So You Want to Talk About Race,” selected as U of I’s Common Read for 2022-23. Read more
No, That’s Not a Giant Hornet: U of I Entomologists Educate Community After False Sightings
Posted 9/28/2022 4:22:00 PM
University of Idaho entomologists who run Idaho Insect Identification responded to false sightings of northern giant hornets, once called murder hornets. Read more
Idaho Water Center Debuts New U of I Window Wrap
Posted 9/27/2022 4:45:00 PM
The window wrap honors the downtown Boise building’s legacy as a water research, housing multiple agencies and complex equipment Read more
Sacajawea Model, Scholar to Speak at U of I Sculpture Dedication
Posted 9/27/2022 4:06:00 PM
Shoshone-Bannock Tribe member Randy’L Teton, model for the Sacajawea dollar coin, will speak as University of Idaho dedicates a statute modeled after her. Read more
Vandal Alum, Campus Leader to Grand Marshall 2022 Homecoming Parade at U of I
Posted 9/22/2022 5:44:00 PM
A Vandal alum and longtime campus leader critical to establishing women’s athletics at University of Idaho will lead the 2022 Homecoming Parade. Read more
University of Idaho CAFE Project Reaches Major Milestone, Land Board Approves $23 Million for Land and Dairy Infrastructure
Posted 9/20/2022 11:30:00 PM
The approval by the Idaho Board of Land Comissionsers allows the U of I project to buy 638 acres of farmland north of Rupert in southcentral Idaho. Read more
Two New Plays Showing in Free Staged Readings by U of I Theatre Department
Posted 9/19/2022 4:30:00 PM
Both plays, part of the First Bite New Play Development Series, will be on Zoom and are directed by University of Idaho MFA theatre distance students. Read more
MEDIA ADVISORY: Idaho WWAMI Building Dedication Ceremony
Posted 9/16/2022 3:21:00 PM
The Idaho WWAMI Medical Education building at University of Idaho will honor the Huckabay Family, who established the largest endowment in U of I’s history Read more
Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Places Scientists in State Agencies
Posted 9/15/2022 3:17:00 PM
Diplomats to Present on Human Rights at U of I’s 75th Borah Symposium
Posted 9/13/2022 4:18:00 PM
The University of Idaho event brings domestic and global leaders to campus in late September, including a United Nations human rights leader Read more
Wildfire Smoke’s Influence on Potato Crops Under Study
Posted 9/12/2022 6:24:00 PM
A study by Boise State University and University of Idaho probes how wildfire smoke affects potatoes and seeks to find smoke-resilient potato varieties. Read more
Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences Celebrates 120th Anniversary
Posted 9/8/2022 6:13:00 PM
The University of Idaho school, named after Margaret Ritchie, is hosting a series of educational and community events next week. Read more
Month of Safety, Suicide Awareness Event Starts at U of I
Posted 9/7/2022 4:35:00 PM
The free events provide resources on digital safety, bystander intervention tactics and community-wide safety culture. Read more
New Sign to Highlight U of I-ISU Shared Campus in Idaho Falls
Posted 9/7/2022 4:09:00 PM
The U of I-Idaho State partnership, formalized in the mid 1990s, allows students to earn full four-year degrees and more in one location. Read more
Hiroshima Survivor Keynote at “Remembering Hiroshima” Event
Posted 9/1/2022 3:00:00 PM
Hiroshima survivor, author and activist Keiko Ogura is the keynote of a four-day University of Idaho event on the implications of atomic warfare. Read more
New University of Idaho Robotics Center to Connect Statewide Training Facilities, Fill Labor Gap
Posted 8/25/2022 11:00:00 PM
The center bridges U of I’s growing lab network through video teleconferencing and broader courses, expanding education and research opportunities. Read more
Book Nominations Sought for U of I’s 2023-24 Common Read
Posted 8/24/2022 9:43:00 PM
The suggestions will guide the selection of a single book for the event that seeks to create a common discussion between students and employees Read more
Idaho’s Demographics Changing at Unprecedented Rates, U of I Analysis Finds
Posted 8/18/2022 3:45:00 PM
Professor Jaap Vos will present about his findings as opening speaker at the Idaho Smart Growth Summit on Sept. 1 in Boise. Read more
U of I Presents “Every Brilliant Thing” for World Suicide Awareness Day
Posted 8/17/2022 4:00:00 PM
The life-affirming play will be followed by a question-and-answer session featuring U of I Recreation and Wellbeing and the Counseling and Testing Center. Read more
U.S. Solicitor General to Speak at Annual Bellwood Lecture
Posted 8/16/2022 5:36:00 PM
The official, born and raised in Boise, will present twice for U of I’s largest endowed lecture series in Boise and Moscow in early September Read more
U of I Theatre Arts Announces 2022-23 Theatre Season
Posted 8/10/2022 5:32:00 PM
The U of I Department of Theatre Arts covers new and classical theatrical ground, offering something for everyone. Read more
University of Idaho Donors Break Annual Fundraising Records, Give $64M
Posted 8/3/2022 5:25:00 PM
The money will fund student scholarships, student success programs, faculty, research activities, facilities and programs across University of Idaho. Read more
EXPERTS AVAILABLE: U of I Experts Available to Discuss Fire Topics
Posted 8/2/2022 5:41:00 PM
University of Idaho faculty members are available to speak to the media about wildfires, firefighting and public policy. Read more
Researchers Designing Rugged Virtual Fence Tech for Sustainable Animal Management
Posted 7/28/2022 3:00:00 PM
The project, spurred by newly awarded federal funding, seeks to build a virtual fence system that allows for more sustainable animal management Read more
U of I Team Partners with Tribal Nations to Integrate Indigenous Knowledge in STEM Teachings
Posted 7/27/2022 6:18:00 PM
Teachers in ancestral tribal homelands will work with tribal leadership, University of Idaho to incorporate Indigenous knowledge in STEM K-12 curriculum Read more
Lionel Hampton School of Music to Host Fundraising Gala
Posted 7/27/2022 6:05:00 PM
The first-ever U of I Lionel Hampton Scool of Music Gala at The Barn at Mader Farm will feature student and guest performances. Read more
Spring 2022 Idaho Graduates Announced
Posted 7/26/2022 7:05:00 PM
More than 1,400 students received roughly 1,600 degrees at ceremonies held in Moscow, Boise and Idaho Falls. View lists for local graduates Read more
IRT Summer Drama Camp Presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Posted 7/21/2022 11:20:00 PM
The production will feature over 30 children who participated in the two-week drama camp. The camp was not held for two years due to the pandemic. Read more
Trust Linked to COVID-19 Precaution Uptake, U of I Study Finds
Posted 7/20/2022 3:51:00 PM
An interdisciplinary group of U of I researchers say building trust in public health authorities is key to managing the next pandemic. Read more
Andrew Fields Named New CEO of U of I Coeur d’Alene
Posted 7/13/2022 10:04:00 PM
Fields, who has eight years of experience in branch campus management, will oversee university programs across Idaho’s five northern counties. Read more
Annual Arboretum Concert Planned for Monday
Posted 7/7/2022 5:40:00 PM
"Summer Breezes and Sweet Sounds,” the annual outdoor concert featuring local musicians and composers, will be held Monday, July 11. Read more
U of I Earns $4.46M Toward Cybersecurity Student Training Scholarships
Posted 7/6/2022 5:34:00 PM
The funds stem from a federal program, the NSF’s Cybercorps Scholarship for Service Program, that has long supported Idaho cybersecurity education. Read more
Idaho WWAMI Faculty Member Named Women of the Year Honoree
Posted 6/29/2022 10:06:00 PM
Lynda Freeman, clinical associate professor for the WWAMI Medical School at University of Idaho, was honored by the Idaho Business Review. Read more
Coeur d’Alene Faculty Member Named 2022 Women of the Year Honoree
Posted 6/29/2022 9:46:00 PM
University of Idaho Professor Julie Amador has earned a spot as a 2022 Women of the Year honoree by the Idaho Business Review Read more
Climate Change Is Shrinking and Fragmenting Salmon Habitat, Idaho Study Finds
Posted 6/28/2022 4:18:00 PM
A new study led by a University of Idaho researcher offers high-resolution details on how Chinook salmon habitats are being lost on Bear Valley Creek. Read more
50th Anniversary of Title IX Sparks Celebration of Leaders in Equality
Posted 6/27/2022 3:52:00 PM
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX the University of Idaho, Vandal Athletics, the U of I Women’s Center and the VandalStore will host special events. Read more
U of I Researchers Find Relationship Between Cancer in Adults and Children and Ag Chemicals
Posted 6/21/2022 10:23:00 PM
U of I researchers have found a correlation between agricultural chemicals and cancer in adults and children in Idaho, and throughout 11 Western states. Read more
New Associate Degrees to Enhance Natural Resource Industries
Posted 6/15/2022 10:13:00 PM
The two-year College of Natural Resources programs prepare students for jobs in fire mitigation, forestry operations and nursery management. Read more
Idaho Releases Spring Semester Dean’s List
Posted 6/9/2022 9:43:00 PM
A total of 2,479 students qualified for the list last semester, earning a minimum 3.5 GPA across at least 12 graded credits Read more
Screen on the Green Returns
Posted 6/6/2022 9:26:00 PM
The family-friendly outdoor movie series is sponsored by the Department of Student Involvement and Vandal Entertainment Read more
Idaho Repertory Theatre to Perform “Every Brilliant Thing”
Posted 6/3/2022 8:58:00 PM
The professional summer theatre in residence at University of Idaho is restarting its program “on a small scale” Read more
Caroline Nilsson Troy Named Governmental Relations Liaison
Posted 5/25/2022 10:00:00 PM
Caroline Nilsson Troy will represent the interests of University of Idaho as special assistant to the president for state and governmental relations. Read more
University of Idaho Summer Camp to Return
Posted 5/20/2022 9:14:00 PM
The Lionel Hamptom School of Music’s summer camp for high school students features specialized instruction for a variety of instruments and more. Read more
Summer Design Workshop Open for Registration
Posted 5/19/2022 4:18:00 PM
University of Idaho’s College of Art and Architecture’s program, Summer Design Days, is set to hold in-person and virtual workshops in June Read more
Registration Open for Summer Drama Camp for Kids
Posted 5/17/2022 5:17:00 PM
Registration is open for a Theatre Arts Department summer drama camp for children ages 7 through 12 that starts in July. Read more
Six Vandals Inducted to Hall of Fame
Posted 5/13/2022 9:05:00 PM
The Vandal inductees from 2020, 2021 and 2022 are being recognized at a Friday luncheon, during Saturday’s University of Idaho Commencement and online. Read more
Chobani Commits $1 Million to Nation’s Largest Research Dairy
Posted 5/11/2022 9:03:00 PM
Chobani is donating $1 million to help fund construction of the nation’s largest research dairy at University of Idaho Read more
‘So You Want to Talk About Race’ selected as 2022-23 U of I Common Read
Posted 5/11/2022 6:54:00 PM
The university selected ’So You Want to Talk About Race’ in partnership with the Women’s Center, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Read more
More Than 1,100 Students To Graduate This Spring
Posted 5/10/2022 4:50:00 PM
More than 1,166 University of Idaho students applied for 1,674 degrees for the spring semester. Three U of I centers are holding commencement ceremonies. Read more
U of I and Chobani Announce Major Gift for Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE)
Posted 5/6/2022 9:35:00 PM
University of Idaho and Chobani leaders will announce a gift for the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (Idaho CAFE), the nation’s largest research dairy, to be located in nearby Minidoka County. Read more
LC State, U of I selected for national program to help incarcerated individuals
Posted 5/2/2022 10:58:00 PM
The Second Chance Pell Experiment helps incarcerated people start or continue a credential, certificate or college degree to help gain employment upon release. Read more
Vandals Start Here — U of I Is Open for Dual Credit Enrollment
Posted 4/27/2022 7:13:00 PM
Idaho high schoolers may now enroll in discounted dual credit courses at University of Idaho. The credits can be applied to U of I graduation or transferred to other institutions. Read more
University of Idaho’s Food Pantry Debuts New Headquarters
Posted 4/26/2022 3:39:00 PM
University of Idaho’s non-perishable food pantry is debuting its first central location on campus, outside Shoup Hall. Read more
Two U of I Students Awarded a Critical Language Scholarship
Posted 4/15/2022 4:36:00 PM
Natalie Mesplay and Brock Keller will receive Critical Language Scholarships to study Korean and Hindi at universities overseas. Read more
Department of Theatre Arts Presents the Musical ‘Into the Woods’
Posted 4/15/2022 3:41:00 PM
Department of Theatre Arts presents the Tony-Award-winning musical “Into the Woods,” featuring more than 30 U of I students in the cast and crew. Read more
University of Idaho Science Major Wins National Goldwater Scholarship for 2022-2023
Posted 4/12/2022 6:19:00 PM
A University of Idaho junior double majoring in biochemistry, and molecular biology and biotechnology, is this year’s Goldwater Scholarship recipient. Read more
Activist Bree Newsome to Discuss Social Change at CLASS Series
Posted 4/5/2022 3:25:00 PM
Filmmaker, musician, speaker and activist Bree Newsome discussed how civil disobedience can spark a movement and inspire others to embrace activism. Read more
Award-Winning Science Writer to Deliver Oppenheimer Ethics Symposium Keynote
Posted 4/4/2022 8:17:00 PM
Award-winning science writer and New York Times columnist Carl Zimmer will be the keynote speaker for University of Idaho's annual media ethics symposium. Read more
Justice for Migrant Women Founder Speaking Online March 31
Posted 3/29/2022 5:58:00 PM
Farmworker Awareness Week speaker Mónica Ramírez is a co-founder of Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, or the National Farmworker Women's Alliance. Read more
Borah Foundation Meyerhoff Lecture Presents “Citizen Other”
Posted 3/28/2022 5:13:00 PM
The Borah Foundation, with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, explores how leaders limit national belonging along racial, religious and ethnic lines. Read more
Department of Theatre Arts Presents ‘Just Bea’
Posted 3/25/2022 3:00:00 PM
The theatre arts department presents the new play “Just Bea,” which follows the amorous relationships of a young working professional. Read more
Lionel Hampton School of Music Presents “The Magic Flute”
Posted 3/24/2022 6:04:00 PM
The Lionel Hampton School of Music presents “The Magic Flute,” a tale of two young lovers brought together with the help of friends and a magic flute. Read more
Food Delivery Robots Roll out at U of I
Posted 3/23/2022 3:00:00 PM
University of Idaho’s Moscow campus is the first in the state where robots deliver food from several campus dining locations. Read more
Cruise the World In Person April 3
Posted 3/21/2022 10:00:00 PM
U of I international students and staff showcase the culture, food and music of about 20 countries during the 24th Cruise the World. Read more
Author and Journalist Charles Blow to Deliver Distinguished Speaker Lecture
Posted 3/21/2022 3:03:00 PM
Author, commentator and New York Times columnist Charles Blow will deliver the University of Idaho’s Africana Studies Distinguished Speakers lecture. Read more
UI Extension Recognized by CDC for Vaccine Education Efforts
Posted 3/17/2022 3:00:00 PM
UI Extension’s EXCITE team hosted education sessions at COVID-19 vaccine sites, receiving recognition from the CDC for the effort. Read more
Winning Participants of 2022 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Earn Avista Scholarships
Posted 3/8/2022 10:17:00 PM
Four participants at this year’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival will receive scholarships to the University of Idaho from the Avista Foundation. Read more
Theatre Department’s Live Production of “Mr. Burns” Opens Today in Moscow
Posted 3/5/2022 12:00:00 AM
A dark comedy called “Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play,” by the University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts opens for a week at the Hartung Theater. Read more
University of Idaho Launches Principal Training Program for North Idaho Educators
Posted 2/24/2022 5:00:00 PM
U of I College of Education moves quickly to create a principal training pipeline for North Idaho teachers. Registration open for fall 2022 cohort. Read more
Ukraine Crisis is Topic of Feb. 24 Panel Discussion at U of I
Posted 2/23/2022 9:43:00 PM
Four University of Idaho faculty members will examine the Ukrainian crisis, its causes, historical context and significance during a panel discussion. Read more
Venue Changed for Evening Performances at 55th Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
Posted 2/16/2022 10:12:00 PM
This year’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival evening concerts have been moved to the Bruce M. Pitman Center on the University of Idaho campus. Read more
New Alumni Relations Leader Named at University of Idaho
Posted 2/11/2022 5:00:00 PM
Vandal alumna Amy Lientz named assistant vice president for alumni relations and administrator or alumni association. Read more
Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Program Expands
Posted 2/9/2022 7:07:00 PM
The Moore Foundation gives $488,000 to the Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship, a statewide partnership led by the McClure Center. Read more
U of I’s Black History Research Lab’s First Historical Exhibit Opens Feb. 15
Posted 2/7/2022 4:00:00 PM
The Black History Research Lab and Library collaborated on live and digital Black history exhibit opening in February 2022. Read more
U of I Online Presentation by former U.S. Ambassador Feb. 16
Posted 2/7/2022 4:00:00 PM
U.S. Ambassador Nancy Powell will speak about relations with India as Martin Institute Visiting Distinguished Practitioners of International Affairs. Read more
The Micron Foundation Commits Over $1 Million to Promote Greater Diversity in Engineering in Idaho
Posted 2/3/2022 7:20:00 PM
Grant to University of Idaho reinforces 30-year partnership and commitment to increase representation of underrepresented groups in engineering talent pipeline. Read more
U of I, Idaho State, Boise State Students to Compete in Statewide 3MT Competition
Posted 2/1/2022 4:00:00 PM
Graduate students from Idaho's universities will present their research at a collaborative Three Minute Thesis competition. Event is hosted by U of I. Read more
U of I Presents Two New, Free Play Readings in February
Posted 1/28/2022 5:00:00 PM
University of Idaho Theatre presents free, virtual readings of new plays featuring Master's of Fine Arts candidates. Read more
ECHO Idaho Awarded Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education Status
Posted 1/27/2022 4:00:00 PM
All Idaho healthcare professionals can claim continuing education credits through live, virtual participation with Project ECHO. Read more
University of Idaho Named Academic Lead for DOD Cybersecurity Consortium
Posted 1/24/2022 9:45:00 PM
U of I nationally recognized by Department of Defense for cybersecurity leadership, bachelor and masters degrees. Read more
Book Nominations Sought for U of I 2022-23 Common Read
Posted 1/10/2022 11:11:00 PM
Nominations are open for the Common Read, a program designed to engage students and the community in a unified intellectual activity. Read more
Study Shows COVID-Infected Mothers’ Breastmilk Provides Infants with Antibodies
Posted 1/5/2022 8:03:00 PM
A study finds that breastfeeding mothers provide their infants antibodies — and natural protection — against the COVID-19 coronavirus. Read more
University of Idaho Ranching School Offers Comprehensive Look at Cattle Production
Posted 1/5/2022 8:03:00 PM
A new U of I school for ranchers will offer an intensive look at their business from their financial world to finished product. Read more
U of I Holds Open Theatre Auditions for Spring Season
Posted 1/3/2022 5:50:00 PM
Auditions for U of I's 2022 spring theatre season will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 15, at the Hartung Theater.. Read more
Top 10 Favorite Holiday Albums and Playlists Named by Lionel Hampton School of Music Faculty
Posted 12/20/2021 9:00:00 PM
Who better to bring together a list of cheer-inducing holiday melodies than the faculty of the Lionel Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho? Read more
Migrants Crossing U.S.-Mexico Border Subject to Dehydration, Death, U of I Study Finds
Posted 12/16/2021 10:40:00 PM
A U of I study found that migrants crossing from Mexico into the U.S. suffer severe dehydration, which would explain patterns of migrant mortality. Read more
New Assessment Released by the McClure Center Highlights Climate Change Challenges and Opportunities for Idaho’s Economy
Posted 12/14/2021 9:39:00 PM
The impact of climate change in Idaho will present challenges and opportunities to all sectors of our economy according to a series of reports.. Read more
NASA Sends U of I Student Research to International Space Station
Posted 12/13/2021 7:31:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Dec. 13, 2021 — Vandal innovation is headed to the International Space Station (ISS). Read more
WSU and U of I Pledge Combined $1 Million Toward Airport Terminal
Posted 12/9/2021 4:56:00 PM
Washington State University and U of I are teaming up to support the construction of a new terminal at the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport. Read more
U of I Winter 2021 Commencement to Be Held Dec. 11
Posted 12/7/2021 4:55:00 PM
Graduating students are eligible to receive a combined 614 degrees this December at the U of I 2021 Winter Commencement. Read more
Annual Jazz Choirs Holiday Concert Back in Person and Live-Streamed Dec. 10
Posted 12/3/2021 5:28:00 PM
Hundreds of area high school singers will join with students and faculty during the annual Jazz Choirs Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. Read more
U of I Scientists Study Energy Flow in Ecosystems Using Role of Tasmanian Devil
Posted 11/15/2021 10:55:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 15, 2021 — University of Idaho researchers are studying how Tasmanian devils influence ecosystems. Read more
Veterans Day Wreath Ceremony and Appreciation Dinner Is Nov. 11 at U of I
Posted 11/3/2021 7:16:00 PM
The community is invited to a wreath-laying ceremony to honor military members and veterans at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. Read more
Tuskless Elephant Phenomenon Explained by U of I Scientist and Colleagues
Posted 10/22/2021 9:54:00 PM
Female elephants in a region of Africa are evolving without tusks due in part to illegal poaching and the ravages of a civil war, according to research. Read more
University of Idaho Fall 2021 Student Enrollment Up 4.7% Largest Freshman Class in Five Years
Posted 10/19/2021 9:43:00 PM
Overall student enrollment at U of I for the fall 2021 is 11,303 students, up more than 4.7% over fall 2020 enrollment of 10,791 students. Read more
Palouse French Film Festival Runs Throughout October
Posted 10/13/2021 10:30:00 PM
In its eleventh year, the Palouse French Film Festival shows films each Tuesday this month at Moscow’s Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre. Read more
Fall Theatre Season Opens Oct. 15 with "Macbeth: Alba Gu Brath"
Posted 10/13/2021 6:33:00 PM
The University of Idaho fall 2021 theatre season opens with “Macbeth: Alba Gu Brath” at the Hartung Theatre, 625 Stadium Drive, Moscow. Read more
Statewide Academic Libraries Collaborate for Expanded Services
Posted 10/11/2021 8:43:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Oct. 11, 2021 — Libraries at four Idaho institutions of higher education recently formed the Network of Idaho Academic Libraries (NIAL) to enhance the library services and resources offered to Idaho’s citizens. Read more
Photojournalist Who Documented Immigrants Featured in Conversation About Grit
Posted 10/11/2021 6:28:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Oct. 11, 2021 — Saul Flores walked 5,328 miles through 10 countries to document the journey of immigrants to the United States. Read more