May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a national celebration of people in the U.S. with Asian and Pacific Islander heritage. The University of Idaho Office of Multicultural Affairs […]
The Lavender Graduation is a tradition the University of Idaho LGBTQA Office holds to honor graduates at the end of the year. Every year, the LGBTQA Office holds a Lavender […]
When Ernestina Boateng arrived at the University of Idaho from Ghana in fall of 2018, she was surprised by the differences between Ghanan and American cultures. Everything, even the way Americans study, was different from what she was used to.
Journalism — I know, I know — a newspaper’s opinion section writing about journalism. What a concept. But please, stick with me here. This is not your average journalism column, and it’s not just about journalism. It’s about newspapers and diversity.
Being in a strictly rural area, the fact that one of the signature events at the University of Idaho — the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival — has diverse roots is a surprising and wonderful thing.
Samragyee Gautam grew up moving around frequently, and in 2016 she moved again — to America.
In Moscow, Idaho, the African American or black population is 1.2%, according to the United States census bureau. Yet, the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day does not reflect […]
University of Idaho students can expect upcoming changes this year to programs such as Blackboard Learn and Vandal Web. The changes include a more accessible, mobile-friendly site where students are […]
Julia Keleher, director of the LGBTQA Office, plays a large role within the LGBTQA community. But Keleher is more than just a director, from adviser to parent to wife and […]
Yanet Rosales is far from home — 399 miles to be exact. Rosales, a third-year Diversity Scholar with the Office of Multicultural Affairs at the University of Idaho, is from […]