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U of I program will link healthcare providers with child psychiatrists
The $1.2 million access line will link pediatric healthcare providers with child and adolescent psychiatrists. Idaho is the only state without such a program.
Idaho State to pay more than $725,000 in racial discrimination lawsuit
In addition, Idaho State was ordered to reinstate Chanica Sintima, a Black doctoral student in pharmacy, who sued the university in September 2024.
U of I campus receives national historic designation
The historic district spans 188 acres — and decades. It takes in academic buildings, residence halls, agricultural facilities, and campus landscapes and development from 1900 to 1976.
Kevin Richert’s live election night blog
Check back here on this busy evening for instant analysis and an early look at the trends.
BYU-Idaho traces enrollment decrease to change in church policy
The Rexburg-based university — owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — says an additional 1,000 students deferred their enrollment this year, compared to fall 2025.
No names yet, but Boise State’s CFO search ramps up
The university will hold four open forums next week with the finalists for vice president for finance and chief financial officer.
CWI raises $33 million in three years. Here’s where the money will and won’t go.
The College of Western Idaho’s first major fundraising campaign will leave an imprint across its Treasure Valley landscape.
Bend shooting victim identified as Boise State graduate
Megan Lambert graduated from the university in May 2023, according to a statement written by her family. The 25-year-old died in a Thursday shooting at a Bend, Oregon, elementary school.
Hoop dreams: Idaho State unveils financial plan for new arena
ISU says Idaho Central Credit Union has made a “landmark” donation for the privately funded arena, which carries a price tag of $70 million to $80 million.
City council signs off on Boise State’s 10-year building plan
The plan is designed to accommodate projected growth at Idaho’s largest four-year university — by adding 750 dormitory beds, 370 parking spaces and 270 staff members.