University of Idaho fundraising has reached a new record, the university said Thursday.

The U of I raised $67.6 million for the budget year ending June 30 — topping the $52.5 million raised the previous year.

Here’s where the U of I plans to put the money:

  • Research and academic programs: $38.5 million.
  • Student scholarships: $19.3 million.
  • Faculty support: $7.5 million.
  • Statewide facilities, labs and operations: $2.3 million.

This year’s fundraising will also support the U of I’s first endowed deanship, in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

The record fundraising haul coincides with another U of I milestone. In April, the U of I announced that its “Brave. Bold. Unstoppable.” fundraising campaign had reached its $500 million goal.

The decade-long campaign, which wraps up at the end of the year, has generated $514.2 million.

“The result is a stronger institution that continues providing a nation-leading, quality education at a great value to our students, world-class research and the ability to strategically support Idaho industries,” President C. Scott Green said in a U of I news release.

Boise State University announced a fundraising record in July, with 2024-25 support topping the $100 million mark for the first time.

Kevin Richert

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

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