News and Features
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U of I Research News
U of I Begins Construction on the Nation’s Largest Research Dairy
Posted Fri, 12 May 2023 16:00:00 -0700
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
Idaho Awarded $20 Million to Study Future Energy and Water Use in State
Posted Mon, 08 May 2023 11:40:00 -0700
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
Falcon Supercomputer Now Available to U of I Researchers
Posted Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:42:00 -0800
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
MEDIA ADVISORY: Economic Sustainability Workshop at U of I This Week
Posted Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:15:00 -0700
Columbia River Basin stakeholders will meet at University of Idaho to help develop local economies based on climate-smart products and land management. Read more
Idaho’s Demographics Changing at Unprecedented Rates, U of I Analysis Finds
Posted Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:45:00 -0700
Professor Jaap Vos will present about his findings as opening speaker at the Idaho Smart Growth Summit on Sept. 1 in Boise. Read more
Trust Linked to COVID-19 Precaution Uptake, U of I Study Finds
Posted Wed, 20 Jul 2022 08:51:00 -0700
An interdisciplinary group of U of I researchers say building trust in public health authorities is key to managing the next pandemic. Read more
U of I Researchers Find Relationship Between Cancer in Adults and Children and Ag Chemicals
Posted Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:23:00 -0700
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
Chobani Commits $1 Million to Nation’s Largest Research Dairy
Posted Wed, 11 May 2022 14:03:00 -0700
Chobani is donating $1 million to help fund construction of the nation’s largest research dairy at University of Idaho Read more
U of I and Chobani Announce Major Gift for Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE)
Posted Fri, 06 May 2022 14:35:00 -0700
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
Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Program Expands
Posted Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:07:00 -0800
The Moore Foundation gives $488,000 to the Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship, a statewide partnership led by the McClure Center. Read more