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What can we expect from the U of I search? Secrecy, for starters.
After a tortured 16-month Boise State search, U of I’s may move faster. But a smoother search won’t necessarily be a more transparent one.
U of I could drop its last standardized test requirement
The test requirement applies to barely 10% of the U of I’s incoming class — students that fall into a small GPA “donut hole.”
Reports show large, unexplained discrepancies — just months apart — in trust fund’s balance
The Idaho Department of Insurance is investigating why these two reports differ by millions, while schools that have to cover the shortfall await answers.
Lake Pend Oreille launches career technical center at Sandpoint High School
The new building was made possible by a $3.5 million grant from the Idaho Career Ready Students program, along with support from community partners.
Married lesbians challenge GOP leaders in their political debut
The Easleys face an uphill battle against two well-funded, well-known Republicans. Social media is their strategy.
School board advocacy group tees up potential legislative priorities
Trustees from across Idaho will vote on resolutions dealing with attendance-based school funding, a controversial fetal development law and local control, among other issues.
‘Never forget’: Students honor Idahoans lost after 9/11
Hundreds gathered in Caldwell for the school’s annual Patriot Day memorial service.
‘I didn’t want to compete with myself:’ Critchfield says budget request focuses on one priority
Why is the state superintendent seeking less money for her top legislative priority from 2026? Debbie Critchfield discussed the funding proposal she submitted a week ago — and the political calculus behind it.
Green to step down as U of I president
C. Scott Green’s departure, effective June 30, marks a transition at the state’s land-grant university, and sets the stage for another high-stakes Idaho presidential search.
Higher ed’s budget requests: Who would get what and where it would go
The two- and four-year schools are pushing for $12.1 million to cover the cost of growth. It’s a fraction of budget requests that exceed $884 million.