Kevin Richert

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 35 years of experience in Idaho journalism. He is a frequent guest on "Idaho Reports" on Idaho Public Television and "Idaho Matters" on Boise State Public Radio. He can be reached at krichert@idahoednews.org

Bizarre development puts open meetings trial on hold

The civil trial — a key obstacle to the University of Idaho’s proposed $685 million University of Phoenix purchase — is scheduled to resume Wednesday. Its end date is less clear.

High-stakes trial opens, challenging U of I-Phoenix purchase

The trial represents one of the biggest obstacles to a $685 million megadeal that could provide U of I with millions of dollars in new revenue, or jeopardize up to $10 million a year in tax money.

Big salaries on campus: Higher ed’s highest-paid employees

Across Idaho, 271 college and university employees earn more than Gov. Brad Little.

Analysis: Inside the largely private search for Idaho State’s new president

The most important discussions and deliberations took place behind closed doors. Many details remain under wraps. And the State Board of Education started negotiating with Robert Wagner days before actually making a hire.

Hawley Troxell’s higher ed work is far-reaching and costly

Since 2021, Idaho’s colleges and universities have outsourced more than $850,000 of work to the Boise-based firm.

Analysis: What happens when the budget-writers try to budget their time?

Leaders of the Legislature’s hardest-working committee say they are trying to work smarter this year. Skeptics say the changes will shortchange Idahoans who care about how the committee spends the people’s money.