An ever-changing legacy
Student input and involvement will play an integral role in the success of UI’s next president

The University of Idaho will have a new president within the next few weeks, and for some, the change may feel meaningless or even superficial. For others — those who […]

Elizabeth Spiller speaks to campus
Presidential candidate Elizabeth Spiller speaks to the UI community on Tuesday

University of Idaho presidential finalist Elizabeth Spiller emphasized the importance of supporting communities as she spoke to the faculty, staff and students at Tuesday’s open forum. Vice president for Research […]

New president to be named by April
The State Board will announce the next president by the beginning of April

The University of Idaho should have a new president by April, according to the State Board of Education. Jodi Walker, UI spokesperson, and Mike Keckler, State Board spokesperson, confirmed this […]

Presidential finalist speaks to campus
UNLV Executive Vice President and Provost Diane Chase hears concerns at first presidential search forum

University of Idaho presidential finalist Diane Chase spoke about student life, athletics and university responses to sexual assault in the first candidate forum with the top five finalists Monday, while […]

Five finalists named for UI presidency
The State Board announced the names of the five contenders vying to become UI's 19th president

The State Board of Education announced Wednesday the names of the top five finalists for the University of Idaho presidency, who will tour campus next week. According to the news […]

Staben fields questions on Bennett campus notifications
UI President Chuck Staben, in a rare appearance before Faculty Senate, fields questions about campus notifications on journalism professor Denise Bennett

University of Idaho President Chuck Staben and Provost John Wiencek attended Tuesday’s faculty senate meeting to discuss the Jan. 30 Vandal Alert alerting students, staff and faculty to call 911 […]

Idiocy in the op-eds
This week’s media kerfuffle rolled nearsighted media and boneheaded politics into one big mess

When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, the general populace can be divided into three camps. Some take the turning of the calendar as an impetus to start something new, […]

UI Vice President to interview with LSU
John Wiencek named a finalist for Executive Vice President and Provost in Louisiana

University of Idaho Provost and Executive Vice President John Wiencek will be interviewed for an identical position at Louisiana State University, according to Business Report. Wiencek will interview with LSU […]

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Board looks to place new president
State Board expects to name UI president by March or February

Idaho State Board of Education spokesperson Mike Keckler said the Board hopes to name University of Idaho President Chuck Staben’s successor sometime during February or March of 2019. The UI […]