University of Idaho

U of I on Business by Priscilla Salant: Technology helps bring Idahoans together despite distance

Getting from one corner of Idaho to another is a challenge. For example, traveling the shortest route from Coeur d’Alene to Idaho Falls involves driving 480 miles via Montana or flying from Spokane to Idaho Falls with an out-of-state connection. Driving from Sandpoint to Boise is a little shorter in terms of mileage but takes even longer. Idaho...

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UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

Our View, University of Idaho: A checklist for school's new president

The University of Idaho has tremendous selling points for anyone applying for the presidency. It's the state's land-grant university and a top-flight academic research school. The "college" atmosphere and environment are second to none, and Moscow is a wonderful community.
BUSINESS COLUMNISTS

University of Idaho on Business by Erik Coats: Excess phosphorus enters waterways by many routes

Excess phosphorus in inland Northwest lakes, rivers and streams is a concern since it contributes to algae blooms and dissolved oxygen deficits, which adversely affect fish and aquatic life.
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

University of Idaho professor sees Greenland ice melt

Discoveries about the role of clouds in the Arctic could help improve climate models.
IDAHO ECONOMY

Legal history exhibit will focus on William Borah

The University of Idaho College of Law and the Idaho State Law Library will sponsor an exhibit honoring the late U.S. senator and lawyer William E. Borah. The exhibit opens at the Idaho State Law Library at the Idaho Water Center, 322 E. Front St., in Boise on Tuesday, March 5, and will be on permanent...
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

Texas Tech recruited University of Idaho president, consultant says

University of Idaho President M. Duane Nellis did not apply for the top job at Texas Tech University — he was recruited, a search consultant says.
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

Exit of University of Idaho's Nellis a shock

Since 2009, he has led the university through tough and tragic times.
IDAHO ECONOMY

An old crop makes new waves in Idaho

Canola, long a rotation crop on the Palouse, is exploding in profitability and acreage, researchers say.
IDAHO ECONOMY

University of Idaho losing researchers over pay, president says

The University of Idaho faces "constant pressure" from other institutions willing to pay top dollar to hire away its best researchers, president Duane Nellis says.
BUSINESS INSIDER FEATURES

Meet Idaho's food-safety king

Idaho food and dairy processors have largely been spared the customer malaise, corporate financial ruin and bad publicity that come with tainted products. Jeff Kronenberg and his associates aim to keep it that way.
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

U of I gets $3.3 million gift from student's parents

The University of Idaho has received a $3.3 million gift for its natural resources and agricultural programs.