Idaho introduces six new bills on the collection of immigration status  
Bills would force schools and hospitals to report to the state 

The Idaho State Legislation has introduced several bills in relation to immigration status during the 2026 legislative session.  House Bill 656 would require public schools, charter schools, public universities and colleges to report on the nationality, primary language and immigration status of all students. HB 656 states that […]

Built for the moment: Jackson Rassmussen journey to the Idaho Vandals 
Jackson Rasmussen’s early production has helped stabilize Idaho’s offense through the ups and downs of conference play

Freshmen are rarely asked to carry a consistent offensive workload at the Division I level. For Jackson Rasmussen, that opportunity came immediately, and he embraced the challenge just as quickly.  Just weeks into his first season […]

Applications for 2026-27 academic year on campus housing begin
New grad housing sparks discussion for high prices  

The University of Idaho released the price guide for on-campus housing for the 2026-27 academic year in December 2025, which included a first look at the new graduate student apartments currently under construction along Sweet Ave.   Shortly after, three graduate students, KT Turner, Richie Thaxton and Zachary […]

Education abroad director on what study abroad offers to students 
Programs available in more than 70 countries; process begins with first time info session 

In 2025 alone, around 320 University of Idaho students travelled internationally for educational purposes, with Spain, Italy, England and other Western European destinations remaining the most popular. UI offers study abroad or international programs in more than 70 countries, according to Kate Wray […]