Longtime UI professor dies
Brian Dyre dedicated over two decades to teaching Vandals

Brian Dyre, a University of Idaho associate professor in the psychology and communications department, died Monday. “He was an integral part of the department and demonstrated daily what it means […]

Curiosity forged in fire
Retiring UI professor recalls a career spent in the eye of the inferno

It’s only natural to shy away from fire.  The sight of a vast miles-long swath of grassland engulfed in flames would spark terror in the heart of anyone — but […]

Losing star Tallent
JAMM professor Becky Tallent reflects on time as UI professor

As the end of spring semester approaches, University of Idaho professor Becky Tallent will prepare for her retirement in May.  “It’s going to be very hard to find someone that […]

President to professor
Chuck Staben still considering tenured biology position

If University of Idaho President Chuck Staben chooses to stay on as a tenured faculty member, he will be the first of 18 presidents to do so.  According to UI […]

Staben teaching leave approved
The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved University of Idaho president Chuck Staben’s academic transitional leave in fall to teach next year

The Idaho State Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to approve academic transitional leave for University of Idaho President Chuck Staben to teach biology courses at the university next year. […]

Friend, educator and leader
UI community remembers faculty member and local leader Tom Bitterwolf

Thomas Bitterwolf, an engaged community member and professor with the University of Idaho Department of Chemistry, died in his campus office Jan. 30.  The 72-year-old had recently been diagnosed with […]

UPDATED: UI chemistry professor dies on campus
Thomas Bitterwolf died Wednesday afternoon in Malcom Renfrew Hall

A University of Idaho chemistry professor died Wednesday afternoon in Malcom Renfrew Hall. It is unknown what caused Thomas Bitterwolf’s death or the specific time, according to UI spokesperson Jodi […]

Art students deserve more
Artists deserve the same opportunities as architects in college

It’s hour eight of the longest all–nighter in our lives, and the stomping feet of architecture students above me makes me rapidly hit the volume button. This is just a […]

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Kombucha on the rocks
UI instructor pairs her love of geology and kombucha

The combination of a love for geology and kombucha gave University of Idaho instructor Renee Breedlovestrout an opportunity to create a livelihood in two areas she is passionate about. Attending […]