The University of Idaho has dedicated its new Meat Science and Innovation Center Honoring Ron Richard on April 10 with over three hundred supporters present. The modern lab aims to boost training opportunities for students while supporting Idaho’s beef industry.
Alexa Benitez has been awarded this year’s Lindley Award by University of Idaho’s College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences for outstanding scholarship and character. Inspired by witnessing her grandfather’s naturalization process as a child, Benitez plans to pursue law school after graduation.
Keaton Adams will graduate from University of Idaho this May before heading to MIT for doctoral studies. His undergraduate research explored how genetically identical bacteria respond differently under stress conditions.
Idaho Men’s Basketball has signed Canadian standout TJ Wal as its first recruit for the class of 2026 following their Big Sky Championship win. Head Coach Alex Pribble praised Wal’s skills and potential impact on the team.
NPR’s David Folkenflik will deliver a keynote address on modern media challenges at this year’s Oppenheimer Ethics Symposium in Moscow. The event highlights ongoing pressures facing journalistic freedom and ethics.
Senator Mike Crapo highlighted financial literacy month and met with sportfishing advocates in April posts.
Idaho men’s tennis will play its final regular season game against Northern Arizona on April 19. The Vandals look to continue their momentum before heading into the Big Sky Conference Tournament.
The lowest price for a gallon of premium gas in Nez Perce County during the week ending Apr. 4 was $4.54, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.
Idaho track and field athletes have received three out of four Big Sky Conference weekly honors following strong performances at recent meets. Both men’s and women’s relay teams were recognized alongside heptathlete Tait for setting new records.
Alyxis Cederstrom will graduate from University of Idaho College of Law in May after balancing studies with work as a police dispatcher. She credits her success to supportive faculty and looks forward to starting her legal career.