News Releases
Students Take Their Science Learning Outdoors During Pandemic
Posted 12/17/2021 10:07:00 PM
McCALL, Idaho — Dec. 17, 2020 — In the wake of this year’s pandemic, children from one Idaho school district are getting plenty of fresh air — and teacher time. Read more
U of I Presents Unconventional Morality Play ‘Everybody’
Posted 3/1/2021 5:53:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — March 1, 2021 — The 2018 Pulitzer Prize finalist "Everybody" asks the question, "Who or what goes with us when we die?” Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by KT Turner, a Master of Fine Arts candidate at the University of Idaho, the play is presented by the Department of Theatre Arts March 5-14, in livestream performances. Read more
WinField United Licenses Chinook, New U of I Winter Canola With Herbicide Resistance
Posted 2/25/2021 6:04:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Feb. 24, 2021 — A Midwest-based company recently licensed a new, herbicide-resistant winter canola variety developed by retired University of Idaho plant breeder Jack Brown and colleagues as a new crop option for wheat growers. Read more
Palouse Pollinator Summit Planned for Feb. 24-25 With Focus on Present, Future
Posted 2/18/2021 10:29:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Feb. 18, 2021 — A Pollinator Summit planned online by University of Idaho Extension for Feb. 24 and 25 will focus on pollinators and their habitats on the Palouse and beyond. Read more
Two-Day World Music Celebration Features Free Concert and Workshop
Posted 2/12/2021 7:09:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Feb. 12, 2021 — The University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music presents World Music Celebration 2021, Feb. 19-20. This year’s event is free and broadcast live from Haddock Hall on the U of I Moscow campus. Read more
Johanna Kalb Named Dean of U of I College of Law
Posted 2/12/2021 7:09:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Feb. 16, 2021 — Johanna Kalb, law faculty from Loyola University and Yale graduate, has been named the next dean of the University of Idaho College of Law. She will begin in May. Read more
University of Idaho, Idaho State, Boise State Students to Compete in Statewide 3MT Event
Posted 2/10/2021 5:24:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Feb. 10, 2021 — It’s tough to distill an 80,000-word thesis into a three-minute presentation. But graduate students from around the Gem State are slated to do just that during a virtual competition. Read more
Breastfeeding Mothers Produce COVID-19 Antibodies Capable of Neutralizing Virus
Posted 2/9/2021 9:26:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Feb. 9, 2021 — Breastfeeding women with COVID-19 do not pass along the SARS-CoV-2 virus in their milk but do transfer milk-borne antibodies that are able to neutralize the virus, a multi-institutional team of researchers led by the University of Idaho reported. Read more
U of I Art and Architecture Faculty Exhibit Opens Feb. 11 at Prichard Art Gallery
Posted 2/9/2021 5:28:00 PM
U of I’s Lionel Hampton School of Music Among Top Three in National Rankings
Posted 2/3/2021 8:10:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Feb. 2, 2021 — The University of Idaho's Lionel Hampton School of Music is among the top three best music schools in the country, according to an online ranking system. Read more
$2 Million Northwest Farm Credit Services Gift Supports U of I Agricultural Programs
Posted 2/2/2021 5:45:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Feb. 2, 2021 — Major research and education programs, scholarships and a new minority student organization will benefit from a $2 million gift from Northwest Farm Credit Services to the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Read more
Former U.S. Ambassador, Foreign Policy Expert to Speak Feb. 9
Posted 2/1/2021 9:19:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Feb. 1, 2021 — Former United States Ambassador Robert P. Jackson, an expert on Africa and foreign affairs, will deliver a free, public address titled “U.S. Diplomacy in Africa” at 5:30 p.m. Pacific time Tuesday, Feb. 9. Read more
Online Class Seeks to Build Southern Idaho Farm and Ranch Women’s Business Skills
Posted 1/29/2021 7:05:00 PM
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Jan. 29, 2021 — University of Idaho Extension will offer Southern Idaho Annie’s Project, a six-week, online course, to help Southern Idaho farm and ranch women to become better business owners and partners beginning Tuesday, Feb. 9. Read more
NPR Media Correspondent to Speak Feb. 4 During U of I Media Ethics Symposium
Posted 1/26/2021 9:21:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Jan. 26, 2021 — David Folkenflik, who covers the media for NPR, will deliver the keynote lecture during the University of Idaho’s Oppenheimer Media Ethics Symposium at 4 p.m. Pacific time Thursday, Feb. 4. Read more
U of I Political Science Department Receives $1 Million for Endowed Professorship
Posted 1/22/2021 5:23:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Jan. 22, 2021 — University of Idaho students interested in learning about East Asian politics will have a new course of study beginning in 2022, thanks to a $1 million endowment from a U of I alumnus and former student body vice president. Read more
U of I Presents Free Virtual Reading of ‘Her Sister’
Posted 1/21/2021 11:56:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Jan. 21, 2021 — What happens to those whose stories are never told? The play “Her Sister” explores identity in the face of loss and meaning in suffering though the mind and memory of Margot Frank, the older sister of perhaps the most famous Holocaust victim, Anne Frank. Read more
University of Idaho to Hold Virtual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Keynote Address
Posted 1/20/2021 7:21:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Jan. 20, 2021 — Edward Onaci, associate professor of history and African American and Africana studies at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, will present the University of Idaho’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Keynote Address at 5 p.m. Pacific time on Thursday, Jan. 21, via Zoom. Read more
Women’s Center Awarded Nearly $300,000 for Violence Prevention
Posted 1/19/2021 7:54:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Jan. 19, 2021 — The University of Idaho Women’s Center received the continuation of a $299,944 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women to fund the Campus Violence Prevention Project. Read more
Auditorium Chamber Music Series Offers Spring Events
Posted 1/15/2021 7:12:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Jan. 15, 2021 — The University of Idaho’s Auditorium Chamber Music Series (ACMS) will present events this spring featuring world-renowned artists St. Lawrence String Quartet and Chanticleer. Read more
Confluence Lab, Partners Address Pacific NW Justice Issues with $4.5 Million Grant
Posted 1/14/2021 10:02:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Jan. 14, 2021 — The University of Idaho Confluence Lab, University of Oregon and Whitman College were awarded a three-year $4.52 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to launch the Pacific Northwest Just Futures Institute (PNJFI) that will address racial and climate justice issues. Read more
Band, Orchestra Students Invited to Participate in World Premiere Composition
Posted 1/14/2021 5:33:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Jan. 14, 2021 — The University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music (LHSOM) invites all ninth through 12th grade band and orchestra students throughout the United States to perform in a virtual world premiere composition created by U of I Professor Dan Bukvich. Read more
Lactating Grizzly Bears Use Cooling Baths to Avoid Heat Stress, U of I Study Finds
Posted 1/13/2021 6:21:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Jan. 13, 2021 — Taking a bath to relieve stress isn’t unique to humans. Bears do it too, and although they appear to enjoy taking a dip, it likely functions to help them cool down. Read more
Idaho Potato Conference Moves Online Jan. 19-21
Posted 1/13/2021 6:14:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Jan. 12, 2021 — The 2021 Idaho Potato Conference will move online to offer farmers and other participants in the industry the opportunity to benefit from educational and research reports. Read more
Idaho Beef Council Invests in Industry’s Future With $250,000 Research Endowment
Posted 1/12/2021 6:14:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Jan. 12, 2021 — The Idaho Beef Council (IBC) announced today a $250,000 gift to the University of Idaho to expand research aimed at strengthening consumer trust in beef production. Read more
U of I Holding Open Theatre Auditions for Spring Season
Posted 1/4/2021 11:01:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Dec. 29 — The deadline for video auditions for the University of Idaho’s 2021 spring theatre season is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6. Auditions are open to anyone with an interest in live theatre, including members of the Palouse community. Read more
L-C Valley Healthcare Foundation Funds U of I Extension Mental Health Training
Posted 12/23/2020 5:09:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Dec. 22, 2020 — A grant from the Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation will help University of Idaho Extension expand mental health first-aid training and suicide prevention efforts across the state. Read more
University of Idaho Offers Energy-Saving Tips During Holidays, Time of Working From Home
Posted 12/22/2020 6:25:00 PM
BOISE, Idaho — Dec. 22, 2020 — During this holiday season, and as many people find themselves working from home due to the pandemic, the University of Idaho Boise’s Integrated Design Lab (IDL), which is dedicated to the development of energy-efficient buildings, offers a few energy-saving tips. Read more
Tickets on Sale for ‘A Christmas Carol’
Posted 12/21/2020 9:44:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Dec. 21, 2020 — The University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts is bringing back its popular holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens for one night only at 6 p.m. PST, Wednesday, Dec. 23. Read more
Approximately 600 Graduate from University of Idaho; Virtual Commencement Dec. 12
Posted 12/10/2020 9:58:00 PM
More than 577 University of Idaho students statewide applied for 592 degrees for the fall semester, which ends Dec. 18. Read more
Student-Led Projects Supported by Sustainability Center
Posted 12/9/2020 5:58:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Dec. 9, 2020 — Four student-led projects focusing on improving campus sustainability received funding from the University of Idaho Sustainability Center. Read more
Prichard Art Gallery Turns Focus to Student and Faculty Shows
Posted 12/8/2020 9:31:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Dec. 8, 2020 — Student and faculty work will be the focus of shows at the University of Idaho’s Prichard Art Gallery in 2021. Read more
Torrey Lawrence Named Provost and Executive Vice President
Posted 12/7/2020 5:26:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Dec. 4, 2020 — After a national search and consideration of five finalists, Torrey Lawrence has been named the Provost and Executive Vice President at the University of Idaho. He has served in this role on an interim basis since April. Read more
Three Music Students Take Top Honors at Statewide Competition
Posted 11/23/2020 10:34:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 23, 2020 — Three students from the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music took top honors in a recent statewide music competition. Read more
Nuclear Reactor Testing Device Opens Doors to Safer Energy in Idaho and the Nation
Posted 11/19/2020 6:19:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 18, 2020 — University of Idaho, Idaho Falls researchers have verified a new process to save communities millions of dollars and speed up development of the world’s first Molten Salt Nuclear Battery (MsNB), a nuclear energy reactor to generate heat and produce electricity. Read more
U of I Sessions Offer Election Analysis
Posted 11/16/2020 6:53:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 13, 2020 — The University of Idaho’s Renfrew Interdisciplinary Colloquium plans two sessions next week at which faculty experts will offer analysis and commentary about the 2020 general election. Read more
Tickets on Sale for ‘A Christmas Carol’
Posted 11/16/2020 6:41:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 16, 2020 — The University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts presents livestream performances of the holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, Dec. 4-13. Read more
U of I, Partners Receive More Than $2M in DOE Nuclear Research Funding
Posted 11/13/2020 7:54:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 12, 2020 — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded more than $2 million in nuclear research funding to three projects in partnership with University of Idaho College of Engineering faculty. Read more
U of I Researchers Help Introduce First-Of-Its-Kind Arctic Animal Database
Posted 11/10/2020 8:33:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 10, 2020 — Two University of Idaho College of Natural Resources faculty, a student and a former U of I researcher are among the authors of an Arctic animal research paper that introduces a first-of-its-kind database and was published this week in Science, the premier scientific journal in the United States. Read more
U of I Joins Elite List of Institutions to Achieve Full Animal Care Accreditation
Posted 11/9/2020 8:01:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 9, 2020 — The University of Idaho has joined an elite list of land-grant institutions to earn full accreditation from an international organization that recognizes commitment to quality animal care and science. Read more
‘Exercises in Passivity’ Is on Display at the Prichard Through Dec. 31
Posted 11/6/2020 9:33:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 6, 2020 — The work of Seattle, Washington-based artist James Coupe is on display at the Prichard Art Gallery through Thursday, Dec. 31, in an exhibit titled “Exercises in Passivity.” Read more
Veterans Day Wreath Ceremony Is Nov. 11 at U of I
Posted 11/4/2020 9:28:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 4, 2020 — The community is invited to a wreath-laying ceremony to honor military members and veterans at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, on the northwest lawn of the University of Idaho Administration Building on the Moscow campus. Read more
University of Idaho Public-Private Partnership Creates Investment for Students, Research
Posted 11/2/2020 10:30:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 2, 2020 — The University of Idaho will lease its steam plant and utility system to a concessionaire as part of a public-private partnership (P3) that will allow investment in student access, success and research initiatives for the next half-century. Read more
New Eclectic Album by U of I Music Director Releases Nov. 1
Posted 10/30/2020 9:01:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Oct. 30, 2020 — Saxophonist Vanessa Sielert, director of the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music, and Catherine Anderson, a Northwest-based collaborative pianist and former U of I professor, have released their first solo album, “duality.” Read more
Neave Trio Virtual Concert Begins Auditorium Chamber Music Series 2020-21 Season
Posted 10/27/2020 7:12:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Oct. 27, 2020 — The University of Idaho’s Auditorium Chamber Music Series continues its tradition of outstanding performances this season with three ensembles for concerts beginning this fall. Read more
Full-Time U of I Enrollment Down 3%; Decrease Greater with Dual-Credit and Non-Degree
Posted 10/20/2020 7:04:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Oct. 20, 2020 — Overall enrollment at the University of Idaho for Fall 2020 is 10,791. This is a 9.5% decrease overall. Much of the decrease comes from a decline in dual-credit students – high school students who are enrolled for credit – of 584, and non-degree students. This was unexpected and most likely due to COVID-19. Read more
Registration Is Open for Virtual High School Design Day
Posted 10/19/2020 5:09:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Oct. 19, 2020 — The University of Idaho’s College of Art and Architecture invites high school students to experience student life as an emerging designer during High School Design Day, offered virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic Saturday, Nov. 7. Read more
University of Idaho Earns $30K from Dairy West to Support Sports Nutrition
Posted 10/14/2020 8:46:00 PM
MERIDIAN, Idaho — Oct. 14, 2020 — Dairy West has awarded the University of Idaho $30,000 as part of the Sports Nutrition Partnership Grant. Read more
Virtual Conversation with Common Read Author is Oct. 20
Posted 10/6/2020 9:26:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Oct. 6, 2020 — The community is invited to a virtual conversation hosted by the University of Idaho featuring the author of the book selected as the Common Read for 2020-21. Read more
U of I Presents Free Virtual Workshop Reading of ‘Happy Mess’
Posted 10/2/2020 6:18:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Oct. 1, 2020 — How important is happiness to you? What are you willing to sacrifice in the pursuit of happiness? Read more
USDA Leader Charts Ag’s Future as U of I Celebrates Idaho Ag Oct. 9
Posted 10/1/2020 8:40:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Oct. 1, 2020 — A top U.S. Department of Agriculture leader will explore the promise of new technologies and innovative practices for the nation’s agricultural production and its future capability during the University of Idaho Celebrating Idaho Agriculture event Friday, Oct. 9. Read more
Chief Marketing Officer Named at University of Idaho
Posted 10/1/2020 4:38:00 PM
Teresa Koeppel, now global director for communication, marketing and engagement for Compass Group at Google, has been appointed chief marketing officer for the University of Idaho, as well as executive director of University Communications and Marketing. Read more
University of Idaho Homecoming Marches on Amid COVID-19
Posted 9/30/2020 9:09:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 30, 2020 —While the 112th homecoming at the University of Idaho in October may have a bit of a “stay-at-homecoming” feel due to the pandemic, several activities are planned to make the celebration meaningful and fun. Read more
U of I Chemistry Professor Earns Fulbright to Research, Teach in England
Posted 9/24/2020 4:37:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 24, 2020 — A University of Idaho chemistry professor whose work includes building calcium sensors for NASA recently earned a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to teach and do research at Great Britain’s University of Exeter. Read more
University of Idaho Team Lands EPA Grant to Develop, Improve Clean Water Machine
Posted 9/23/2020 8:48:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 23, 2020 — A University of Idaho research team will test new technologies to help control harmful algae blooms by removing their most common cause from lakes and streams from coast to coast. Read more
University of Idaho Receives Grant to Research Indigenous-Based STEM Education
Posted 9/23/2020 5:12:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 23, 2020 — University of Idaho researchers and partner institutions have received a total of $739,619 in National Science Foundation collaborative research grants to address the under-representation of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines and workforce. Read more
U of I Presents Adult Dark Comedy ‘The Revolutionists
Posted 9/22/2020 9:13:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 22, 2020 — The University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts presents livestream performances of “The Revolutionists” by Lauren Gunderson, Oct. 23-Nov. 1. Read more
Fear of Coronavirus Results in Negative Psychological Health, U of I Study States
Posted 9/22/2020 4:42:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 22, 2020 — Extended periods of quarantine result in depression and fear of the coronavirus has a negative psychological effect on people, according to a recent University of Idaho study. Read more
Idaho’s Physician Shortage Spurs Support for Medical Students at U of I
Posted 9/21/2020 5:59:00 PM
Guest column by John Huckabay: This fall is the first time medical students at the University of Idaho will benefit from the D.A. Huckabay M.D. WWAMI Scholarship Endowment. When I set up the Huckabay Scholarship Endowment in 2019, I did so knowing that Idaho needs physicians, that the U of I is an ideal place for future physicians to start training and that offsetting debt is critical to their success. Read more
Animals' Susceptibility to Coronavirus Subject of U of I Research
Posted 9/17/2020 11:13:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 17, 2020 — Whether coronavirus can use farm animals or North American bats as intermediate hosts to spread the novel pathogen SARS-CoV2 is being explored by three University of Idaho researchers. Read more
Funding to Assist U of I’s ‘New Beginnings for Tribal Students’ Project
Posted 9/16/2020 5:18:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 16, 2020 — Degree attainment for tribal students at the University of Idaho received a boost thanks to a grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Read more
U of I Auditorium Chamber Music Series Returns for 34th Season
Posted 9/15/2020 8:22:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 15, 2020 — The University of Idaho’s Auditorium Chamber Music Series has brought concerts and educational performances by some of the world’s finest performers to the Palouse since 1986. Read more
U of I Moves Up 42 Spots in Value Ranking by U.S. News & World Report
Posted 9/15/2020 4:50:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 14, 2020 — The University of Idaho is the highest-ranked public institution in the West on a list of Top 50 Best Value colleges released today by U.S. News & World Report. U of I is the third-highest ranking public institution nationally on the same list, having climbed 42 spots over last year to No. 37. The top 50 Best Value colleges list contains 46 private institutions. Read more
U of I Boise to Re-Open for In-Person Classes Sept. 28
Posted 9/15/2020 4:37:00 PM
BOISE, Idaho — Sept. 15, 2020 — University of Idaho Boise will re-open for in-person classes Monday, Sept. 28. The U of I Boise facilities to re-open include the Idaho Water Center and the Idaho Law and Justice Learning Center in downtown Boise. Read more
National Project Led by University of Idaho Tackles Virus Threats to Potato Industry
Posted 9/11/2020 8:50:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 11, 2020 — A University of Idaho-led team will tackle a pair of viruses that cause major losses to the potato industry. Read more
Prichard Art Gallery to Display Art from U of I Students
Posted 9/10/2020 8:54:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 10, 2020 — The Prichard Art Gallery will feature work from University of Idaho Master of Fine Arts recipients in the exhibit “In-Between Places,” opening to the public on Friday, Sept. 11. Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, there will not be an opening reception. Read more
Moscow Drive-In Returns Sept. 12 at U of I
Posted 9/10/2020 4:48:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 10, 2020 — The ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center parking lot will again be transformed into a drive-in movie theatre Saturdays through Halloween for the community to enjoy. Read more
CAA Partners to Launch Program to Acknowledge Cultural Diaspora in Idaho
Posted 9/9/2020 7:07:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 9, 2020 — The University of Idaho’s College of Art and Architecture has entered into a partnership to help conceptualize a home for a museum in Boise dedicated to telling the story of diaspora groups — people who have been forcibly removed or dispersed from their homelands. Read more
U of I to Hold Campus Safety, Suicide Awareness Events
Posted 9/9/2020 5:28:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 9, 2020 — The University of Idaho invites the community to participate in suicide and campus safety awareness events that promote a welcoming and comfortable environment that will carry through the academic year. Read more
U of I Research Team Earns Nearly $6M to Battle Lyme Disease, Surging Tick-Borne Illnesses
Posted 8/31/2020 5:33:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Aug. 31, 2020 — University of Idaho researchers are leading a nearly $6 million National Science Foundation (NSF) cooperative agreement, using large and complex data sets to improve prediction and response measures for tick-borne diseases. Read more
Popular U of I Parma Fruit Field Day Shifts Strategy
Posted 8/27/2020 11:42:00 PM
PARMA, Idaho — Aug. 27, 2020 — The University of Idaho’s annual Pomology and Viticulture Program Fruit Field Day in Parma is canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but research updates will still be shared. Read more
U of I to Hold Virtual Auditions for Fall Theatre Productions
Posted 8/24/2020 4:54:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Aug. 24, 2020 — The University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts will hold virtual auditions for fall productions on Saturday, Aug. 29. Read more
U of I’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Moves to Worldwide Virtual Event in 2021
Posted 8/20/2020 6:17:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Aug. 20, 2020 — The University of Idaho’s 54th annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival set for Feb. 25-27, 2021, will be a special virtual event, enabling students from around the world to perform and learn from the brightest stars in jazz. Read more
U of I Receives $1.9M Grant to Assist First-Generation College Students, Those with Disabilities, from Low-Income Homes
Posted 8/18/2020 8:40:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Aug. 18, 2020 — The University of Idaho has received a five-year renewal grant of $1.9 million to assist first-year college students, students with disabilities or those from low-income families. Read more
Former Canadian Prime Minister, Leader of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate ICAN to Keynote 2020 Borah Symposium
Posted 8/18/2020 3:56:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Aug. 17, 2020 — Lectures for the 2020 Borah Symposium at the University of Idaho — featuring a former Canadian prime minister and the leader of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate — will be online due to the coronavirus. Read more
U of I Accepts 110 Transfer Students from Concordia Law, Largest Number of Law School Transfers in the Western U.S.
Posted 8/14/2020 6:29:00 PM
BOISE — Aug. 14, 2020 — The University of Idaho College of Law will grow this fall by 110 students, rendering the transfer of Concordia Law students and the largest-ever transfer for a western law school. Read more
University of Idaho Receives Grant of Nearly $11M for Biomedical Research Modeling
Posted 8/13/2020 4:00:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Aug. 13, 2020 — The University of Idaho has secured a grant of nearly $11 million from the National Institutes of Health to support continued modeling for biomedical research at U of I’s Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation (IMCI). Read more
‘Communicating Fire’: University of Idaho Project Enhances STEM Learning with Wildfire Stories
Posted 8/12/2020 4:00:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Aug. 11, 2020 — In an effort to provide Idahoans with a better understanding of wildfire in Idaho, University of Idaho researchers are bringing together the voices of people on the landscape who view fire from a variety of perspectives. Read more
Nomura Appointed Vice President of Research and Economic Development
Posted 8/11/2020 7:00:00 AM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Aug. 11, 2020 — Christopher Nomura will become the University of Idaho’s vice president of research and economic development on Oct. 1, 2020. Read more
Heritage Orchard Conference Presented by U of I as Monthly Webinar Series
Posted 7/30/2020 6:22:00 PM
SANDPOINT, Idaho — July 29, 2020 — A pandemic-prompted conversion of plans for another Sandpoint, Idaho-based Heritage Orchard Conference to a virtual format may demonstrate the true reach of the World Wide Web. Read more
U of I Research Dairy Project Launch Meeting Draws Contractors, Cooperators
Posted 7/30/2020 6:17:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — July 29, 2020 — Flexibility in design and operation over the next 30 to 50 years must guide the creation of the nation’s largest research dairy, University of Idaho officials say. Read more
U of I Researchers, Moscow to Build on COVID-19 Wastewater Testing and Analysis
Posted 7/21/2020 5:10:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — July 21, 2020 — Researchers at the University of Idaho have partnered with the City of Moscow to improve wastewater testing for the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The team hopes to develop an early warning system for spikes in local cases. Read more
U of I Theatre Arts Presents Virtual Town Hall, Two Weekends of Theatre
Posted 7/21/2020 4:06:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — July 20, 2020 — The University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts is holding a virtual town hall 6 p.m. Friday, July 24, and two weekends of livestreamed theatrical readings featuring U of I alumni, faculty and several special guest artists. Read more
Grant Funding Supports Remote Learning Enhancements at U of I
Posted 7/16/2020 9:51:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — July 16, 2020 — Access to online education will be broader and easier thanks to nearly $1 million in funding to the University of Idaho from Gov. Brad Little’s emergency relief fund aimed at helping educators enhance remote instruction in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
U of I Ag College Combines Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences Into New Department
Posted 7/13/2020 9:51:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — July 10, 2020 — A move to better align University of Idaho efforts with the state’s agricultural industry will combine animal, veterinary and food sciences research, education and outreach into one department. Read more
Two Inaugural Science Policy Fellows Will Address Important Idaho Issues
Posted 7/9/2020 8:35:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — July 9, 2020 — The connection between scientists and policy makers in Idaho will be formalized with the naming of the first two fellows in the Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship (ISTPF), a collaboration among University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University. Read more
U of I Professor Emerita Earns State’s Top History Award
Posted 7/7/2020 6:52:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — July 7, 2020 — University of Idaho History Professor Katherine Aiken received the state’s highest distinction for her impact in public and professional service, volunteerism and philanthropy in her field. Read more
Prichard Art Gallery Features Local Artists in Latest Exhibit
Posted 7/2/2020 7:08:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — July 2, 2020 — The work of artists Ted Kelchner and Andria Marcussen ― who create from what they have, what they find and what inspires them ― will be on display this summer at the University of Idaho’s Prichard Art Gallery. Read more
Amalgamated Sugar Contributes to Parma Center Agricultural Initiative
Posted 7/1/2020 10:23:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — July 1, 2020 — Idaho’s Amalgamated Sugar will contribute $500,000 to support improvements at the University of Idaho’s Parma Research and Extension Center. Read more
Screen on the Green Movie Series Begins July 9 at U of I
Posted 6/24/2020 10:59:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — June 24, 2019 — Feel-good throwbacks, fantasy and a galaxy far, far away will take center stage at the University of Idaho during this year’s free Screen on the Green summer movies series. Read more
U of I-Led Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE) Secures $10M USDA Grant to Build Sustainability and Prosperity for Dairy Industry
Posted 6/23/2020 10:08:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — June 23, 2020 — A team of University of Idaho researchers has secured a $10 million U.S. Department of Agriculture – National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant to evaluate the use of bioproducts from dairy waste streams to enhance sustainability for all of Idaho agriculture and develop economic opportunities for the state’s dairy industry. Read more
U of I Receives Grant Funding to Assist Students with Farm Work Backgrounds
Posted 6/17/2020 7:06:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — June 17, 2020 — The University of Idaho’s College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) has helped 702 students with migrant and seasonal farmworking backgrounds successfully transition to the university and persist to graduation. Read more
Commentary: Lessons from Idaho’s Earthquake
Posted 6/16/2020 9:22:00 PM
The 6.5-magnitude earthquake on March 31 near Stanley in south-central Idaho sent a ripple-effect of situations for researchers to explore. Read more
U of I Launches Idaho's First Cybersecurity Bachelor's Degree
Posted 6/16/2020 5:13:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — June 16, 2020 — The University of Idaho College of Engineering is launching Idaho's first bachelor's degree program in cybersecurity, open to students this fall. Read more
Valley Wide Co-Op, CHS Foundation Help Youth Enroll in Idaho 4-H Programs
Posted 6/15/2020 9:57:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — June 15, 2020 — The Nampa-based business Valley Wide Cooperative announced it will donate $10,000 to the University of Idaho Extension 4-H Youth Development program to help young people participate. Read more
U of I Joins Elite Network to Train Tomorrow’s STEM Educators
Posted 6/15/2020 6:40:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — June 15, 2020 — The University of Idaho joins some of the country’s biggest names in impactful research as it is welcomed into The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) Network, a dynamic academic network of top research universities dedicated to developing and expanding proven STEM teaching practices to educate diverse populations of students. Read more
‘Lava Bombs’ Manufactured during U of I-Led Study on Stability of Volcanic Formations
Posted 6/4/2020 8:16:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — June 4, 2020 — University of Idaho volcanologist Erika Rader and colleagues investigated the growth of volcanic formations by manufacturing lava bombs, melted blobs of lava ejected from a volcano. Read more
U of I Theatre Arts Offers Scholarships to High School Seniors, Transfer Students
Posted 6/4/2020 5:00:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — June 4, 2020 — The University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts is calling high school seniors and transfer students with an interest in theatre to create a short video for a chance to win one of two $1,000 scholarships for Fall 2020. Read more
IGEM Grant Funds Project to Help Nursing Mothers Navigate Food Intolerances
Posted 6/4/2020 4:30:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — June 3, 2020 — A Meridian scientist and entrepreneur will work with University of Idaho researchers to perfect a simple home test to help breastfeeding mothers avoid allergic reactions by their infants. Read more
First Wood Column Set as ICCU Arena Takes Shape at U of I
Posted 6/2/2020 3:00:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — June 2, 2020 — A 90-ton crane sits just outside the concrete footprint of what will be the Idaho Central Credit Union Arena on the University of Idaho Moscow campus. Read more
Four from Magic Valley Selected by U of I as 2020 Chobani Scholars
Posted 6/1/2020 5:09:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — June 1, 2020 — The University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) has chosen the next four Chobani Scholars to enroll in classes next fall. They are the second group of high school graduates who will receive $20,000 each from the company to support their pursuit of a four-year degree. Read more