News Releases
Over 550 Students to Graduate at U of I Saturday
Posted 12/5/2023 11:08:00 PM
More than 550 students are eligible to receive 607 degrees at University of Idaho’s 2023 Winter Commencement Ceremony Saturday, Dec. 9, in Moscow. Read more
U of I President Scott Green Co-Authors Book About Leadership Through Crisis
Posted 12/5/2023 11:05:00 PM
U of I President Scott Green’s approach to leading the school through major crises is outlined in the new book “University President’s Crisis Handbook.” Read more
U of I’s International Program Coordinator Earns NAFSA RISE Fellowship
Posted 12/1/2023 3:30:00 PM
Mimi Kestle, U of I’s international program coordinator, is one of 11 international education professionals to receive the 2024-25 NAFSA RISE Fellowship. Read more
U of I to Host Annual Print and Ceramics Sale Dec. 2
Posted 11/28/2023 4:00:00 PM
The U of I Art and Design Program will hold its ninth annual print and ceramics sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Ridenbaugh Gallery. Read more
U of I’s 33rd Annual Jazz Choirs Holiday Concert Returns Dec. 7
Posted 11/27/2023 11:36:00 PM
The 33rd annual Jazz Choirs Holiday Concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at the ICCU Arena on campus in Moscow. Read more
Idaho Repertory Theatre Presents ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’
Posted 11/20/2023 5:37:00 PM
Idaho Repertory Theatre presents the play “What the Constitution Means to Me” Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 30-Dec. 3 at the Forge Theater in Moscow. Read more
Lionel Hampton School of Music Presents ‘A Night at the Movies’ on Nov. 13
Posted 11/8/2023 4:53:00 PM
U of I’s Lionel Hampton School of Music has partnered with the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre to offer an evening of film and visual art on Nov. 13. Read more
Student-Led Vigil Planned for Anniversary of Student Deaths
Posted 11/2/2023 10:45:00 PM
Students of the University of Idaho will host a vigil in memory of the four students killed a year ago in a quadruple homicide. Read more
Intermountain West Nuclear Energy Corridor Approved by U.S. Department of Commerce
Posted 11/1/2023 10:38:00 PM
U of I’s College of Engineering and a consortium of Idaho leaders in advanced nuclear energy innovation were recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Read more
U of I Coeur d’Alene Professor to Co-Lead $2.8 Million Grant for Math Learning in Rural Districts
Posted 10/31/2023 6:43:00 PM
To better understand middle school math education in rural areas, a U of I researcher has been named a principal investigator for a $2.8 million grant. Read more
Extended Trial Timeline Allows Investigators to Return to King Road House
Posted 10/31/2023 2:00:00 PM
With the delay of the Kohberger trial, the prosecution asked University of Idaho for access to the King Road house. Read more
U of I Faculty to Present World-Changing Research at POP Talks on Nov. 1
Posted 10/26/2023 6:16:00 PM
Experience the Power of Possibility with U of I’s inaugural POP Talks 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the Bruce M. Pitman Center’s Vandal Ballroom. Read more
U of I Presents ‘Amélie,’ the Musical, Beginning Oct. 26
Posted 10/25/2023 3:53:00 PM
U of I will open its seven-show production of “Amélie,” the musical, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Hartung Theater in Moscow. Read more
Vandal Mentor and Innovator Remembered at Meat Science Lab Groundbreaking
Posted 10/24/2023 11:04:00 PM
Friends of the late Ron Richard spoke of his many contributions during the groundbreaking ceremony of the U of I meat science lab that will bear his name. Read more
U of I Study Finds Moderate Cattle Grazing Has No Effect on Sage Grouse Nest Success
Posted 10/24/2023 11:04:00 PM
Sage grouse and cows can coexist on the same land without declines in sage grouse nest success or insect abundance, according to a 10-year U of I study. Read more
Five Inducted into Academy of Engineers 2023 Class
Posted 10/23/2023 6:17:00 PM
The University of Idaho College of Engineering welcomes five new members into its Academy of Engineers, where U of I alumni and others are recognized for personal contributions to engineering achievement, leadership, education and society. Read more
U of I to Honor Educators With Vandal Outstanding Educator Award
Posted 10/20/2023 8:00:00 PM
To show appreciation for educators, U of I’s College of Education, Health and Human Sciences will honor them Saturday, Oct. 28, during the Vandal football game. Read more
U of I Students to Present on Work With Atomic Bomb Survivor on Oct. 23
Posted 10/19/2023 5:00:00 PM
Five U of I undergraduate students will present on their experience working with atomic bomb survivor Keiko Ogura on Monday, Oct. 23, in downtown Boise Read more
Second Largest Freshman Class in History Helps Push Enrollment Up at U of I
Posted 10/17/2023 8:00:00 PM
The freshman class entering University of Idaho this fall is the second largest in the recorded history of the university. Read more
NASA, U of I Balloon Launches During Eclipse to Improve Weather Tracking
Posted 10/11/2023 4:50:00 PM
A team of U of I engineering students is helping NASA gather complex datasets by launching weather balloons during the upcoming annular solar eclipse. Read more
U of I to Host Annular Solar Eclipse Watch Party Oct. 14
Posted 10/11/2023 4:35:00 PM
A community watch party for the partial solar eclipse is planned for the U of I campus from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. Read more
Chief Judge Sutton to Speak at Bellwood Lecture in Boise on Oct. 12
Posted 10/10/2023 9:39:00 PM
Chief Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit will speak at the 2023 Bellwood Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 12, in Boise. Read more
ACMS Kicks Off 2023-24 Season with ‘Music from the Palouse’
Posted 10/5/2023 4:30:00 PM
The Auditorium Chamber Music Series presents its 37th season with a lineup of four concerts featuring regional and international musicians. Read more
Vandals Come Home Oct. 7-14
Posted 10/5/2023 3:54:00 PM
This year’s Homecoming celebrations at University of Idaho are set for Saturday through Saturday, Oct. 7-14. Read more
2024 Lionel Hampton Jazz Fest Commemorative Poster Unveiling on Oct. 4
Posted 9/28/2023 10:23:00 PM
The University of Idaho invites the public to attend the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Commemorative Art Unveiling reception at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4. Read more
Author Florence Williams to Deliver Common Read Keynote Address Oct. 17
Posted 9/26/2023 6:23:00 PM
Florence Williams, the author of this year’s University of Idaho Common Read selection, “The Nature Fix,” will give a keynote address at 7 p.m. Oct. 17. Read more
Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Welcomes its Fourth Cohort
Posted 9/26/2023 5:09:00 PM
By welcoming its fourth cohort, the Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship is expanding its impact and advancing Idaho’s science-policy ecosystem. Read more
Challenges to Liberal Democracy on Global Scale Is Topic of 2023 Borah Symposium
Posted 9/25/2023 10:00:00 PM
UIdaho's 2023 Borah Symposium will discuss the “The Future of International Cooperation.” Read more
Five U of I students included in new Chobani Scholars cohort
Posted 9/20/2023 8:09:00 PM
The Chobani Scholars program has awarded $100,000 to five Magic Valley area students who are poised to make meaningful contributions to agriculture. Read more
U of I Students Work with Bolivian Families to Improve Sanitation in Community
Posted 9/13/2023 9:00:00 PM
University of Idaho College of Engineering students recently helped Bolivian families improve sanitation in their community as part of an overseas humanitarian effort funded by Idaho donors. Read more
U of I Presents ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ for World Suicide Awareness Day
Posted 8/31/2023 4:30:00 PM
U of I Theatre Arts department presents "Every Brilliant Thing," a play highlighting World Suicide Awareness Day. Read more
Anime and Manga Highlighted in Moscow
Posted 8/22/2023 10:37:00 PM
U of I hosts free manga exhibits and anime screenings. Read more
U of I Holding Open Theatre Auditions for Fall Season
Posted 8/21/2023 9:34:00 PM
U of I Theatre Arts department announces open auditions for the Fall 2023 theatre season and provides information about the process Read more
ECHO Idaho Launches New Online Training for School-Based Professionals
Posted 8/21/2023 7:12:00 PM
University of Idaho's ECHO Idaho, through WWAMI Medical Education, launches free, online K-12 education training series. Read more
U of I Research Team Identifies Polar Bears Using DNA Found in Paw Prints
Posted 8/17/2023 11:00:00 PM
University of Idaho wildlife genetics experts use DNA from paw prints to identify polar bears, a unique, non-invasive way to identify the animals. Read more
U of I Offers Idaho’s First Robotics Certificates with Industrial Focus
Posted 8/15/2023 9:05:00 PM
To address labor shortages in robotics manufacturing, the University of Idaho is offering Idaho’s first industrial robotics certificates. Read more
U of I Theatre Arts Announces 2023-24 Season
Posted 8/15/2023 9:05:00 PM
U of I Theatre Arts department announces Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 theatre season and provides information about ticket sales. Read more
U of I-Led Project Receives $6 Million to Study Rural Perception of Climate Change
Posted 8/7/2023 9:04:00 PM
University of Idaho will lead a $6 million project to investigate how people in rural communities perceive and adapt to climate change. Read more
$57.5 Million in Gifts Continues Giving Momentum at U of I
Posted 7/31/2023 8:00:00 PM
Opportunities for students abound after three years of record-breaking fundraising at the University of Idaho. Read more
Idaho Repertory Theatre Presents Romantic Drama, ‘Constellations’
Posted 7/26/2023 4:43:00 PM
Idaho Repertory Theatre, the professional summer theatre in residence at University of Idaho, presents the romantic drama “Constellations” by Nick Payne. Read more
Spring 2023 Idaho Graduates Announced
Posted 7/12/2023 10:39:00 PM
University of Idaho releases the list of graduates from Spring 2023 Commencement, a total of 1,566 degrees were awarded to 1,457 students. Read more
Demolition of King Road House Paused Until October
Posted 7/12/2023 9:39:00 PM
The University of Idaho will delay until October the demolition of the King Street house in which four of its students were killed in November. Read more
U of I Plans Annual Arboretum Free Concert for Monday, July 10
Posted 6/30/2023 4:30:00 PM
The University of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical Garden will host a free annual outdoor concert featuring local musicians and composers on Monday, July 10. Read more
Pilates Instructor Courses Open for Registration
Posted 6/27/2023 3:00:00 PM
Registration is open for classes in the Body Arts and Science International (BASI) Pilates Teacher Trainings Program this summer at University of Idaho. Read more
Jazz Fest Winners Earn Scholarships from Avista Foundation
Posted 6/22/2023 4:00:00 PM
Four Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival contestants received scholarships to University of Idaho from the Avista Foundation for outstanding performances. Read more
P1FCU Sponsors Kibbie Dome and Financial Literacy Program
Posted 6/20/2023 3:53:00 PM
The Northwest-based credit union is slated to take the naming sponsorship of the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center on University of Idaho’s Moscow campus. Read more
Registration Open for Forest Owners Field Day on Saturday
Posted 6/13/2023 10:21:00 PM
The event, co-hosted by the University of Idaho’s Experimental Forest in Troy, will offer lessons about forestry, land management, fire prevention and more Read more
Idaho Releases Spring Semester Dean’s List
Posted 6/13/2023 10:21:00 PM
More than 2,700 University of Idaho students qualified for the Dean’s List in Spring 2023, earning at least a 3.5 GPA over 12 graded credits Read more
Musical “My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend” Presented by Idaho Repertory Theatre
Posted 6/12/2023 9:01:00 PM
Idaho Repertory Theatre (IRT), the professional theatre in residence at University of Idaho, presents its first show of the summer season. Read more
Screen on the Green’s Schedule Announced
Posted 6/6/2023 5:05:00 PM
The series of family-friendly outdoor movies show at dusk on Thursdays, starting June 8, on the Theophilus Tower Lawn. Read more
Registration Open for Free STEM Food Science Summer Camp for Idaho High Schoolers
Posted 6/1/2023 10:20:00 PM
University of Idaho, for a second year, is hosting a free food science camp for Idaho high schoolers called Pizza-ology. Read more
K-12 Students Can Enroll in McCall Outdoor School
Posted 5/24/2023 11:00:00 PM
McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS) at Ponderosa State Park in McCall is open for registration for the 2023-2024 season. Read more
U of I Given Go Ahead to Create Not-For-Profit to Acquire Online University
Posted 5/18/2023 9:22:00 PM
The Idaho State Board of Education approved the creation of a not-for-profit entity that will acquire the operations of the University of Phoenix. Read more
U of I Begins Construction on the Nation’s Largest Research Dairy
Posted 5/12/2023 11:00:00 PM
Excavation crews are laying the groundwork on farmland for the University of Idaho-led Idaho CAFE, which will include the nation’s largest research dairy. Read more
Nearly 2,300 Vandals to Graduate in Ceremonies Statewide
Posted 5/10/2023 5:01:00 PM
Vandals statewide will receive degrees at U of I’s Spring Commencement ceremonies, with winter 2022 graduates invited to join the Spring 2023 graduates. Read more
Idaho Awarded $20 Million to Study Future Energy and Water Use in State
Posted 5/8/2023 6:40:00 PM
Idaho researchers will receive $24 million for research on the impact of changes in climate, population and technology on energy and water use. Read more
University of Idaho Celebrates 30 Years of Engineering Innovation on Friday
Posted 4/25/2023 9:30:00 PM
University of Idaho engineering and computer science students will display how they solve real-world problems during the Engineering Design EXPO. Read more
Idaho Forest Products Commission to Give Away 20K U of I-Grown Tree Seedlings Statewide
Posted 4/25/2023 4:23:00 PM
For Arbor Day, The Idaho Forest Products Commission will donate Idaho-native tree seedlings from University of Idaho’s Franklin H. Pitkin Forest Nursery. Read more
Idaho Cyber Range Day to Showcase Impact of State’s $1M Investment in Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Education
Posted 4/24/2023 9:31:00 PM
University of Idaho is partnering with Idaho higher education institutions for Idaho Cyber Range Day on Friday, April 28. Read more
Stanford Researcher to Present on U.S.-Korea Relations at Boise U of I Event
Posted 4/24/2023 4:58:00 PM
Stanford University Professor Gi-Wook Shin will speak April 27 in the Idaho Water Center in downtown Boise at University of Idaho. Read more
Shakespeare’s #MeToo Play ‘Measure for Measure’ Staged at University of Idaho
Posted 4/21/2023 6:42:00 PM
Shakespeare’s play “ Measure for Measure ” will be performed Friday-Sunday, April 28-May 7, 2023, at University of Idaho’s Hartung Theater. Read more
Over 2,000 Students to Perform in Lionel Hampton Jazz Fest
Posted 4/19/2023 4:57:00 PM
Over 2,000 students along with educators, parents and jazz lovers will be in Moscow this week for the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at University of Idaho. Read more
Micron, U of I Partner in Microelectronics Workforce Development Education Programs
Posted 4/18/2023 6:15:00 PM
In support of the CHIPS and Science Act, research funds for University of Idaho's lab comes through a $1 million gift from the Micron Technology Foundation. Read more
U of I’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Presents Four Nights of Swinging Music
Posted 4/13/2023 10:26:00 PM
University of Idaho's 56th annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival will feature performances from budding musicians and award-winning professionals April 19-22. Read more
Celebrate Sustainability at U of I’s Earth Jam
Posted 4/12/2023 6:24:00 PM
The second annual festival-style event celebrates Earth Day at 11 a.m. April 18 in the Idaho State Union Building Plaza. Read more
U of I Selects ‘The Nature Fix’ for 2023-24 Common Read
Posted 4/10/2023 10:58:00 PM
University of Idaho’s Common Read pick is Outside magazine contributing editor Florence Williams' “The Nature Fix." Read more
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Hears Arguments at U of I College of Law
Posted 3/23/2023 3:00:00 PM
Two University of Idaho students, representing an Immigration Clinic client, will argue in front of federal judges next week in Moscow. Read more
Smoke Exposure Linked to Smaller, Misshapen Potatoes, According to U of I, BSU Study
Posted 3/21/2023 5:15:00 PM
Potato plants exposed to extreme smoke produced lower marketable yields than smoke-free plants, initial data from University of Idaho and BSU study finds. Read more
Cool Runnings Athlete to Speak on Campus This Week
Posted 3/20/2023 9:10:00 PM
Former Olympic athlete on the Cool Runnings Jamaican bobsleigh team and Vandal, Chris Stokes, will present at University of Idaho’s Moscow campus this week. Read more
DancersDrummersDreamers Takes the Stage Next Week
Posted 3/17/2023 10:22:00 PM
The student-led dance and music production is described as a modern vaudeville show, with music, dance, song and slapstick comedy. Read more
Ethics Symposium Speaker to Challenge Media Misinformation
Posted 3/14/2023 10:07:00 PM
PolitiFact Managing Editor Katie Sanders is the keynote speaker for University of Idaho’s annual media ethics symposium at 4 p.m. Monday, March 27. Read more
Award-Winning Play ‘The Meeting’ Staged at University of Idaho
Posted 3/13/2023 9:25:00 PM
Lewiston High School Students Participating in UI Extension Program Discover New Aquatic Invader
Posted 3/9/2023 4:43:00 PM
Their discovery through IDAH20, a University of Idaho Extension citizens’ science program, was published in a paper online this week. Read more
Africana Studies Hosts ‘Black Joy’ Author Next Week
Posted 2/23/2023 10:48:00 PM
Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts, the author of “Black Joy: Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration,” will speak at a University of Idaho online lecture. Read more
‘Imaginary Invalid’ Shows Next Month at Hartung Theater
Posted 2/22/2023 10:54:00 PM
The classic comedy, “The Imaginary Invalid,” by legendary French writer Molière, opens March 3 for six performances at University of Idaho Read more
U of I, ISU Basketball Tradition Rekindled in Battle for King Spud
Posted 2/22/2023 4:25:00 PM
King Spud, designed in 1962 to crown the rivalry, mysteriously disappeared after the 1979 season. But 30 years later, the tradition is sprouting again. Read more
Cruise the World Open to Public
Posted 2/21/2023 9:17:00 PM
University of Idaho international students and employees will showcase the culture, food and music of over 20 countries during the 25th Cruise the World. Read more
Cybersecurity Scholarships Benefit U of I Students Locking in Positions with Federal Agencies
Posted 2/6/2023 6:50:00 PM
All 10 University of Idaho College of Engineering students in a federal cybersecurity scholarship are headed to top jobs. Read more
Idaho Releases Fall Semester Dean’s List
Posted 2/1/2023 9:45:00 PM
A total of 2,787 students qualified for the University of Idaho’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester, which ended Dec. 16. Read more
U.N. Human Rights Leader to Speak at University of Idaho
Posted 1/30/2023 11:38:00 PM
Former U.N. human rights leader Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein of Jordan will deliver the keynote speech next month for University of Idaho’s 75th Borah Symposium Read more
Spring 2023 Undergraduate Enrollment Rises 3.5%
Posted 1/27/2023 4:41:00 PM
Spring enrollment at University of Idaho is up. Undergraduate enrollment increased 3.5% to 6,505 over Spring 2022. Overall, enrollment is up 2.1% to 9,375. Read more
University of Idaho Hosts Fifth Statewide Three-Minute Thesis Competition
Posted 1/23/2023 9:24:00 PM
Gay Rodeo Spotlighted in One-Night-Only Event
Posted 1/10/2023 9:03:00 PM
University of Idaho is hosting a one-night presentation on Gay Rodeo’s past and present influence at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Moscow Contemporary. Read more
Music Executive to Speak on the Intersection of Music, Race and Family
Posted 1/9/2023 8:00:00 PM
Music executive and author Nabil Ayers will speak at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27, in University of Idaho's Forge Theatre. The event is free. Read more
Falcon Supercomputer Now Available to U of I Researchers
Posted 12/15/2022 11:42:00 PM
University of Idaho researchers can access a super computer offering more than 10 times the processing power of any academic cluster in the region Read more
U of I to Graduate Over 550 Students Saturday
Posted 12/8/2022 12:13:00 AM
University of Idaho will award an Honorary Doctor of Education to Kevin D. Satterlee, the 13th president of Idaho State University Read more
Annual Jazz Choirs Holiday Concert Is Thursday at ICCU Arena
Posted 12/5/2022 9:13:00 PM
Listen as hundreds of area high school singers join University of Idaho Lionel Hamptom School of Music students and faculty Read more
University of Idaho to Join Moscow Police Press Conference
Posted 11/16/2022 9:30:00 PM
University of Idaho will join a press conference led by the City of Moscow Police Department at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time today, Nov. 16. Read more
Four Students Killed in Alleged Homicide Identified
Posted 11/14/2022 7:41:00 PM
Law enforcement has released the names of four University of Idaho students found dead Sunday in an off-campus apartment in a suspected homicide. Read more
One Night ‘Cry Havoc!’ Show Explores the Neurosis of War Through Shakespeare
Posted 11/2/2022 4:05:00 PM
Using Shakespeare’s timeless words, and a few of his own, award-winning actor and veteran Stephan Wolfert leads an interactive journey in “Cry Havoc!” Read more
U of I Students Earn $37,000 to Bring Innovative Cybersecurity, Homebuilding Products to Market
Posted 11/1/2022 4:46:00 PM
University of Idaho students won a total of $37,000 in Idaho’s largest entrepreneurial competition, Boise Entrepreneur Week. Read more
Political Partisanship, Party Loyalty Shape Beliefs of 2016 Election Interference, U of I Study Shows
Posted 10/26/2022 7:58:00 PM
Partisanship influences how much voters believe Russian influence helped sway the 2016 presidential election, new University of Idaho research finds. Read more
Idaho Climate-Economy Impacts Assessment Translated to Spanish
Posted 10/26/2022 12:06:00 AM
The nonpartisan, science-based assessment is meant to help Idaho business leaders, policy makers and Idahoans plan for a resilient state economy. Read more
U of I Project to Advance Native American STEM Instruction and Education
Posted 10/20/2022 3:36:00 PM
University of Idaho will develop STEM education activities for all public school levels as part of a six-state research alliance Read more
Idaho Virtual Health Care Education Resource Celebrates 500 Sessions
Posted 10/19/2022 9:02:00 PM
Project ECHO Idaho, supported by Idaho WWAMI, has educated 3,542 health care workers since 2018, the vast majority of which live or work in Idaho. Read more
Public Invited to Sample Unique Apple Varieties at U of I’s Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center
Posted 10/18/2022 6:32:00 PM
University of Idaho’s Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center will offer the public a smorgasbord of heirloom apple varieties to sample Read more
U of I Scientist Becomes Idaho’s First National Academy of Medicine Inductee
Posted 10/18/2022 6:20:00 PM
University of Idaho researcher Michelle McGuire was elected for her continual work in maternal and infant nutrition. Read more
Largest Freshman Class in History Contributes to Higher Enrollment
Posted 10/18/2022 12:01:00 AM
The freshman class at University of Idaho is the largest in recorded history — up 17.8% — and contributes to a 1.8% total increase in enrollment. Read more