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UI will observe Juneteenth Monday, June 21
While state offices close June 18, the university will close June 21 instead

In an email from Torrey Lawrence, University of Idaho provost and executive vice president, he announced that UI will be observing Juneteenth. The university will close at all its locations on Monday, June 21 for the holiday.  […]

UI announces new offensive line coach
Vandal alumni Nick Gilbert returns to coach football in the Palouse

Nick Gilbert will be stepping in as the new University of Idaho offensive line coach, according to a press release by Vandal Athletics, following the retirement of Kris Cinkovich back […]

Celebrate the LGBTQA Office’s accomplishments for Pride Month
The LGBTQA Office continues to be a safe space and welcoming community for students and faculty, no matter the time of year

For Julia Keleher, director of the University of Idaho LGBTQA Office, the center is a major factor in how LGBTQA+ students find community and view their safety on campus.  The LGBTQA Office formed as a part […]

UI lifts mask mandate while vaccination rates remain low
Neither masks or vaccines are required at the university

On May 17, President Scott Green announced that face masks would be lifted at the University of Idaho in response to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.    The CDC stated that fully vaccinated people can continue normal activities without wearing face coverings and social distancing if these […]

ISBA President-elect Jason Knopp withdraws from Education Task Force
Now former member of education committee cites lack of education professionals as a concern

A week following the first meeting of Lt. Governor Janice McGeachin’s Education Task Force, set to examine an alleged social justice agenda and critical race theory in education, member Jason Knopp released a statement, resigning from the committee.   Knopp, Idaho School Boards Association President-elect and Melba School […]

Summer Reading: Pride Month Edition
Pass the sweltering summer days by reading and celebrating queer characters

Pride Month has begun just in time for summer festivities. Enjoy your time off with a book that celebrates and represents members of the LGBTQA+ community. If you’re looking for new recommendations to enjoy, here are a […]