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A national magazine releases its annual college rankings. Here’s how Idaho stacks up
The University of Idaho received a lofty national ranking for affordability. A Moscow-based college — connected to a controversial church with ties to Christian nationalism — is Idaho’s highest-ranked liberal arts college.
Idaho State lab expansion project to begin this fall
The 6,130-square-foot remodel is designed to support Idaho’s sole medical school, and a new medical education partnership in Boise.
U of I lands $14.6 million contract focused on child care in Idaho
The federal dollars will fund a U of I-Idaho Department of Health and Welfare project aimed at staff training and helping parents find child care that meets their needs.
CWI seeks national affiliation for its fledgling sports program
If the college gets membership, its athletics programs would join the Scenic West Athletics Conference, which is already home to the College of Southern Idaho and North Idaho College.
Web of intrigue: U of I researchers find a new, Idaho-centric species of spider
The newly discovered arachnid — dubbed Hexura vandal, in tribute to the U of I — appears to be confined to moist, coniferous forest in north-central Idaho.
Micron opens new training center in partnership with CWI
The College of Western Idaho has received $3 million from Micron and the U.S. Department of Commerce to staff and equip the new 60,000-square-foot training site.
U of I hires first presidential endowed academic chair
Erika Consoli has studied nematodes in Brazil, Europe and across the United States. She will be based at the university’s Parma Research and Extension Center.
One-stop student support center opens at CWI
The $21.7 million center will be home to CWI’s library and bookstore, admissions, registration counseling and financial aid offices, and veterans’ programs.
BABE VOTE announces Boise trustee candidates’ forum
The event at Boise High School is slated for Aug. 25, one week before the district’s trustee elections.