• Rep. Pence receives service award Nov 11, 2008
Pence began her career in Pocatello after receiving her bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho and a master's from Idaho State University. She taught at a variety of schools around the state, including Pocatello, Buhl, Meridian, and Gooding. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• UI/BSU rivalry reaches off the field Nov 11, 2008
This rivalry between the University of Idaho and Boise State University is not perfect in those terms. The goals are different in many regards and identical in others. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
America: Now More Divided Than in 2004 Nov 11, 2008
There was one speck of blue in the Idaho panhandle: Latah County, where students attend the University of Idaho. Political campaigns these days aren't designed to change minds. (Slate)
• Judge dismisses University of Idaho ageism case Nov 10, 2008
Judge dismisses University of Idaho ageism case MOSCOW, Idaho - A judge in northern Idaho has dismissed an age discrimination lawsuit a former University of Idaho employee filed against the school two years ago. Isabel Bond, 75, sued the university in 2006 claiming she was pressured to retire from her job on the Moscow campus and given negative performance evaluations when she refused. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Broncos running game starting to dominate Nov 7, 2008
The tickets became available after BSU returned 500 of its consignment to the University of Idaho ticket office. Tickets are 32 each and are available at the Idaho ticket office or by calling 208-885-6466 or 1-88-88-UIDAHO.. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Events calendar Nov 7, 2008
Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival will be held FEB. 25-28 at University of Idaho, with a tribute to world rhythms of jazz and honoring bassist Ray Brown. The concerts are FEB. 25, "Latin Rhythms Meet Dizzy Gillespie," with Gillespie, Jon Faddis and an all-star band, vocalist Jackie Ryan, and Jose Rizo; FEB. 26, "Island Fever ??" Grooves From Brazil and the Caribbean," with Monty Alexander's Jazz and Roots, Kenny Barron's Canta Brazil with Trio da Paz and flutist Anne Drummond, and... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Western at Seattle U. for exhibition Thursday Nov 7, 2008
Summers is a transfer from University of Idaho. Western was devastated by injuries last year as it finished 9-21. (Wwuvikings.com)
PROFILES: Learn about the new elected senators Nov 6, 2008
Risch received a bachelor of science in forestry and a law degree, both from the University of Idaho. He and wife Vicki have three sons and six grandchildren. (USA Today)
Three football players suspended Nov 5, 2008
University of Idaho head coach ROBB AKEY has suspended three Vandal football players - senior cornerback Breyon Williams, sophomore wide receiver / kick returner Dewey Hale, and freshman strong safety Shelton Miles - for "conduct detrimental to the team", reportedly stemming from a fight early Sunday morning ... MOSCOW, Idaho Disciplinary action has been taken against three University of Idaho football players - senior cornerback , sophomore wide receiver / kick returner , and true freshman... (VandalVenue.com)
• McCain wins GOP stronghold Idaho Nov 5, 2008
McCain, long seen as a GOP moderate, likely lured conservative Idaho voters by choosing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, a Sandpoint native and University of Idaho graduate, as his running mate. "Having Sarah Palin on the ticket ... has definitely upped the enthusiasm for Republicans to get up and work," said Idaho Republican Party Chairman Norm Semanko Tuesday. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• 3 UI football players ticketed after fight Nov 5, 2008
3 UI football players ticketed after fight MOSCOW, Idaho - Three University of Idaho football players have been charged with misdemeanor battery after an apparent fight at an off-campus party. Moscow Assistant Police Chief David Duke said freshman strong safety Shelton Miles from Pomona, Calif. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Bright future for Palin: strategist Nov 5, 2008
She studied journalism at the University of Idaho and worked in Anchorage as a television sports reporter before moving into politics. She returned to Wasilla in 1992 to serve on the city council and later successfully challenged the incumbent-mayor and held office from 1996-2002. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Election -- Madison County races and bios Nov 5, 2008
Brown is a graduate of Ricks College, Brigham Young University and the University of Idaho Law School. He has been the Madison County Prosecutor since June of 1993, when he was appointed to fill the position vacated by Mark Rammell, who became a Magistrate Judge. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• Cleaning up October's storm damage Nov 4, 2008
JoAnn Robbins, University of Idaho extension educator for Jerome County and the adviser and instructor for the Master Gardener program in Magic Valley and Mini-Cassia, said gardeners should inspect their yards for damage and clean it up before winter arrives in earnest. "Anything at this point that is broken is dead," she said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Women's storybook wedding - politics aside Nov 3, 2008
She wasn't out in college at the University of Idaho, only briefly dating a few men, and while she'd told most of her friends in Portland she was gay, she had never been in a serious relationship. "I didn't know her background. I didn't know if she was interested in anything more than a one-night stand," Andrea said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Democracy Demands Wisdom Nov 2, 2008
I believe that Palin made these silly statements because she truly does not know any better - I guess five different colleges in six years, ending with the University of Idaho, doesnt buy you as much as it used to - and because her handlers couldnt even conceive in their darkest, most skeptical moments that they would have to give her a high school-level briefing about basic constitutional concepts. This is a credit to them and a shame to her. (CBS News)
• Universityendowmentshit a roughstretch Nov 2, 2008
The University of Idaho reports its endowment held 176 million in June 2008, a loss of more than 8 percent from June 2007. The total assets the foundation manages for the school fell nearly 8 percent overall, from 235 million in June 2007 to 216 million in June 2008. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Palin's Pocatello roots Nov 2, 2008
Although it is widely known that Palin is from Wasilla and that she was born in Sandpoint and graduated from the University of Idaho, her family tree also has deep roots in the Gate City. Many of her cousins, including Jim, still live here. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
• Dairy industry concerned over Jerome CAFO revisions Nov 1, 2008
He also suggested that the limit would take Jerome County out of consideration to host a University of Idaho dairy research center. "They just put the cost way above what could be afforded," he said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Dworshak Dam in N. Idaho a little leaky, but safe Nov 1, 2008
At the Lewiston Tribune's request, Jim Milligan, a retired University of Idaho professor of civil engineering, toured the dam and talked to Parker and others about its safety assessment, leakage problems and what is being done to address them. Milligan said he was impressed. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Leidich, Quisenberry wed Nov 1, 2008
A graduate of Juneau-Douglas High School and the University of Idaho, he works for Darigold Inc. in Seattle. The matron of honor was the bride's sister, Kim Nowakowski, and the bridesmaid was Jessica Lee. (Juneau Empire)
• Idaho university endowments fall 8 to 12 percent Oct 30, 2008
The University of Idaho reports its endowment held $176 million in June 2008, a loss of more than 8 percent from June 2007 ... University of Idaho Foundation officials declined to comment on status of the school endowment since June 30. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Risch says ulcer barred him from Vietnam Oct 29, 2008
Risch, who was a student at the University of Idaho Law School from 1963-68, received five student deferments during that period, according to service records cited earlier this month by the Idaho Falls Post Register. "I went down and I enlisted," Risch explained. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
WWU picked to place second in GNAC Coaches Poll Oct 29, 2008
Former University of Idaho and Lewis-Clark State coach George Pfeifer takes over at Montana State Billings and has added two former Division I players - Michael Hall from Idaho and Travis Bunker from Wyoming - to a returning nucleus that includes six letter winners ... " Cooper said. In addition to Ognoskie, two other players will likely redshirt for the Saints - guards Sam Glasgow (6-3, So., Portland, OR - Cleveland) and Brady Bomber (5-10, Fr. , Lynden, WA). WESTERN OREGON Head Coach: Craig... (Wwuvikings.com)
McCain, Obama cross Fla. today Oct 29, 2008
Syracuse University College of Law - Juris Doctor (J.D.) vs. John McCain: United States NavalAcademy - Class rank: 894 of 899 Sarah Palin: Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester North Idaho College- 2 semesters - general study University of Idaho - 2 semesters -journalism Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester University of Idaho - 3 semesters -B.A. in Journalism Education isn't everything, but this is about the two highest offices in the land as well as our standing in the world. You make the... (The Palm Beach Post)
• LCSC prez not applying for UI job Oct 28, 2008
LCSC prez not applying for UI job LEWISTON, Idaho - Lewis-Clark State College president Dene Thomas says she has been contacted twice by the search firm the University of Idaho hired to find its new president. Former University of Idaho president Tim White left to become chancellor at the University of California Riverside. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• A historical summer Oct 28, 2008
After growing up in Oregon and Washington, Thompson "eventually" graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in history and political science. He uses the word "eventually," he says, because - greatly attracted to white-water adventures and fishing - he worked as a guide on Idaho's rivers during his college years. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• CSI trustee has challenger in election Oct 28, 2008
He earned a bachelor's degree in pre-medicine from the University of Idaho and attended medical school at the University of Southern California. Ben Botkin may be reached at 208-735-3238 or. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Sarah Palin wins NIC alumni award Oct 28, 2008
She graduated from the University of Idaho in 1987 in journalism. Prior to her selection as John McCain's running mate, Palin was elected governor of Alaska in 2006. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
UI faces employee law suit Oct 27, 2008
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) -- A former University of Idaho employee claims a "hostile" environment toward older workers on the Moscow campus forced her into early retirement. Lillian Hatheway, 66, is suing the university in an age discrimination lawsuit filed Wednesday in Latah County District Court. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Modern Genetics Versus Ancient Frog-killing Fungus Oct 25, 2008
24, 2008) Scientists at the University of Idaho currently are involved in a CSI-like investigation of a killer known to have been running rampant for the past decade ... "This fungus is really bizarre," said Erica Bree Rosenblum, assistant professor of biological sciences at the University of Idaho and lead author of the study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) ... (Credit: This photo was taken by University of Idaho postdoctoral researcher Jeanne... (Science Daily)
HOMECOMING 2008: Idaho hosts New Mexico State Oct 25, 2008
In honor of Homecoming, lets recognize the University of Idaho for what it is; the state of Idahos premier University ... The University of Idaho is holding strong at the bottom of division one football, but that doesnt mean there isnt hope for the Vandal Nation ... Now every armchair AD and coach seems to have the perfect solution to the University of Idahos athletic woes. (VandalVenue.com)
Buono, Matthews renew friendly rivalry Oct 25, 2008
Matthews was an assistant at his alma mater, the University of Idaho, whereas Buono was a linebacker and punter with Idaho State. Matthews tried to hire Buono when the latter was an assistant with the Calgary Stampeders. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Florida's 'Worm Grunters' Collect Bait Worms By Inadvertently Imitating Mole Sounds Oct 24, 2008
23, 2008) When biologist Ken Catania heard about the peculiar practice of worm grunting practiced in the Apalachicola National Forest in the Florida Panhandle one of his first thoughts was an observation made by Charles Darwin. Worm grunting involves going into the forest, driving a wooden stake into the ground and then rubbing the top of the stake with a long piece of steel called a rooping iron. (Science Daily)
• COLUMN: Twin Falls' Deep Throat quietly turns 95 Oct 24, 2008
After graduating from Twin Falls High in 1931, he went on to the University of Idaho and George Washington University Law School, working days for Idaho Sens. James Pope and D.Worth Clark and going to class in the evening. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Soaking it all in Oct 24, 2008
He studied forestry at the University of Idaho, and complemented CSI on what it has been able to do with its 11 acres of wetlands north of campus. "It's truly impressive," he said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Events calendar Oct 24, 2008
Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival will be held FEB. 25-28 at University of Idaho, with a tribute to world rhythms of jazz and honoring bassist Ray Brown. The concerts are FEB. 25, "Latin Rhythms Meet Dizzy Gillespie," with Gillespie, Jon Faddis and an all-star band, vocalist Jackie Ryan, and Jose Rizo; FEB. 26, "Island Fever - Grooves From Brazil and the Caribbean," with Monty Alexander's Jazz and Roots, Kenny Barron's Canta Brazil with Trio da Paz and flutist Anne Drummond, and Anthony... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Last Week's Student Athlete of the Week Oct 24, 2008
com Athlete of the Week for the week of October 13 for his performance against the University of Idaho. Miller rushed for 181 yards and one touchdown as Fresno State beat Idaho in the Homecoming game 45-32. (Gobulldogs.com)
What are the candidates hiding? Oct 23, 2008
Palin attended five schools in three states before graduating from the University of Idaho in 1987 with an undergraduate degree in journalism. A high school friend who attended three of those schools with Palin told the Los Angeles Times that the future governor got straight A's, but a Palin spokeswoman declined to comment when asked by Politico if Palin would release her transcripts. (Yahoo News)
• Fresman falls from UI fraternity Oct 23, 2008
Fresman falls from UI fraternity MOSCOW, Idaho - A University of Idaho freshman fell from a second-floor fire escape at a fraternity. Police say the 18-year-old woman landed early Tuesday in a bed of landscaping bark at Alpha Tau Omega and was not injured. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Listen to Rush Limbaugh for truth Oct 22, 2008
She went to a community college for general studies before going to University of Idaho. She went home, then used scholarship money from her pageant to finish her BA at the University of Idaho. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Liberal and 'real Americans' Oct 22, 2008
I guess the University of Hawaii-Hilo, Hawaii Pacific University, Matanuska-Susitka Community College-Palmer, AK, University of Idaho, and Northern Idaho State University did not require an understanding of how the government functions when granting a student a minor in Political Science. Just what did this woman do to earn her grades in high school and college. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• Medical program yields fewer Idaho family doctors Oct 22, 2008
"There are several counties in Idaho without pediatricians," said Andrew Turner, director of the WWAMI Medical Education Program at the University of Idaho and Washington State University. The WWAMI program is now working to increase the number of Idaho graduates who return and practice primary care and meet a state benchmark of 50 percent. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Sen. Craig skeptical of grazing report Oct 21, 2008
The report was compiled by a team from the Bureau of Land Management, University of Idaho and other state and federal researchers. He agrees the liability issues with having ranchers participating need to be heeded. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Workaday magistrates critical to Idaho courts Oct 21, 2008
"Obviously, in my case I wasn't happy with how it turned out," said Costello, who has spent the last decade teaching at the University of Idaho College of Law. "But that's not because it's a bad system," he said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Political Bombshell: Colin Powell Endorses Obama Oct 20, 2008
Syracuse University College of Law - Juris Doctor (J.D.) vs. McCain: United States Naval Academy - Class rank: 894 of 899 Palin: Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester North Idaho College - 2 semesters - general study University of Idaho - 2 semesters - journalism Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester University of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in Journalism. Posted by: whatev Location: all over on Oct 19, 2008 at 05:06 PM who cares. (KWTX.com, TX)
• UI boosts security, but some faculty skeptical Oct 19, 2008
UI boosts security, but some faculty skeptical BOISE, Idaho - Some University of Idaho faculty remain skeptical of new security measures planned for the school. They fear the measures will not be effective in stopping tragic shootings such as one that occurred last year in Moscow, where the university is located, and one at Virginia Tech. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Spartans in the service Oct 19, 2008
The parent handbook offers a list of terms such as "hella," "phat," and "pimp." They mean the same things in the Air Force as they do at the University of Idaho. Well, maybe not "pimp" - which means "telling on your classmate(s) or otherwise committing an act of disloyalty.". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
McCain gives Letterman biggest audience since 2005... Oct 18, 2008
For her to have the title The University of Idaho on her sheepskin is to have a much more elegant name than, for example, SW Wyoming State Teachers College on it. Sarah going to several schools demonstrated her dogged determination to better herself. (The Drudge Report)
• Gratton named to Idaho Court of Appeals Oct 18, 2008
The 48-year-old Gratton is a Boise resident with a bachelor's degree from Boise State University and a law degree from the University of Idaho. He is a partner in the Boise law firm of Evans Keane. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• CSI holds open house on Tuesday Oct 18, 2008
Aside from information about CSI's degrees, there will be information about programs offered through Boise State University, Idaho State University, University of Idaho, Northwest Nazarene University, and other graduate-level schools. There will be refreshments and raffles for two 500 CSI scholarships. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Jayson Bird's Season Over with Torn ACL Oct 18, 2008
Bird, who came to Idaho State after playing three seasons and graduating from the University of Idaho, was third on the team in rushing with 71 yards on 20 carries. Jayson played on almost all of ISU's special teams, and served as a fullback as well, mostly as a lead blocker for starting running back. (Isubengals.com)
Cloning success Oct 18, 2008
After all, White and his research team composed of a few other professors from the University of Idaho inserted 113 eggs into various mares before getting a successful clone. There was, of course, a lot of trial and error. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
• Idaho releases university retention rates Oct 17, 2008
The University of Idaho had the largest retention rate at 78 percent ... In comparison, less than 10 percent of the 11,636 students at the University of Idaho attended part time ... The University of Idaho had a 55 percent graduation rate, which was about the same in 2005. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
ISU Frosh dropout rate high Oct 17, 2008
Boise State University kept 67 percent of its freshman class and the University of Idaho retained 78 percent. Larry Ford, the associate vice president for special programs and enrollment planning, said U of I's retention numbers are higher because the institution is more selective in its admissions practices, recruits more traditional students and has more freshmen living on campus. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Bay Area coaches dwell in worlds of their own Oct 16, 2008
-- Cable shows his college roots: Cable's previous head-coaching experience was an 11-35 stint at the University of Idaho. He has made it clear he's a positive thinker. (San Francisco Chronicle)
JFAC visits local operations Oct 16, 2008
The energy research facility was completed this summer and will house research space for faculty at ISU, The University of Idaho and Boise State University. Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter also took a tour through a finished CAES about two weeks ago. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
University of Minnesota Hosts National Press Club Forum on Journalism's Future and Values Oct 15, 2008
Nov. 6 Salt Lake City, Utah Nov. 10 Washington D.C. Webcast to the University of Alaska (Anchorage and Fairbanks) University of Nebraska, University of Idaho, University of South Dakota, and University of Montana Nov 12 Cleveland, Ohio Nov. 13 Norman, Okla. Nov. 13 Houston, Tex. (PR Newswire)
• Heyburn Horizon Program to combat poverty is a go Oct 14, 2008
Ursenbach said the University of Idaho was the actual recipient of the grant and made the decision of communities would participate ... The Horizon Program is a partnership between the University of Idaho and the Northwest Area Foundation, Ursenbach said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Retiree meetings planned for October Oct 14, 2008
Sheryl Hill idsherylhill_id wrote on Oct 13, 2008 10:09 AM:" Thanks to Representative Jaquet for encouraging state retirees to attend the meeting on October 16. After the first round of meetings, it was widely reported that many retirees were unaware that reductions in their retirement benefits had been proposed during the last legislative session.Sadly, breaking promises to state employees in nothing new. According to the Associated Press, 268 retirees of the University of Idaho filed suit... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Horizon project in Heyburnput on hold Oct 11, 2008
Horizon project in Heyburnput on hold By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer City of Heyburn Attorney Steven Tuft put a University of Idaho Horizon program designed to help reduce poverty in the community temporarily on hold after finding out the city would be the recipient of a 10,000 grant that comes along with it. "If the city has to be responsible for that money it has to be done properly," Tuft said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Wounded vets get help at Idaho university Oct 11, 2008
To look at Gutke now is to see a 23-year-old with close shaved blond hair and intense blue eyes, just another kid schlepping his backpack across the University of Idaho campus ... This status, no matter how hidden, gives him access to a program at the University of Idaho that helps severely and permanently wounded Iraq veterans enroll and graduate without debt ... The college contacted the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. to see if other schools, besides the University of... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Idaho Senate candidates spar Oct 11, 2008
LaRocco touted some projects he delivered to the region and the University of Idaho as a congressman, but he blamed Republicans and President Bush for expanding federal spending and inflating the deficit. Risch said it's time to give the president the line-item veto and promised to back legislation banning the earmark system. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Obama purchases half hour of primetime on CBS, also in talks with FOX, NBC... DEVELOPING... Oct 10, 2008
Palin: Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester North Idaho College - 2 semesters - general study University of Idaho - 2 semesters - journalism Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester University of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in Journalism ... Palin: Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester North Idaho College - 2 semesters - general study University of Idaho - 2 semesters - journalism Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester University of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in Journalism ... Palin: Hawaii... (The Drudge Report)
Match college with mascot Oct 10, 2008
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)