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Online course fees waived for Fall 2020 semester
The University of Idaho has waived fees for Virtual Meeting, Hybrid and Online (Web) courses

The University of Idaho announced it will waive online course fees for the Fall 2020 semester, according to an email from Interim Provost and Executive Vice President Torrey Lawrence sent […]

UI COVID-19 testing analysis lab now operational, emails stated
The university had previously been sending swabs from its on-campus testing site to private laboratories

University of Idaho’s much anticipated COVID-19 testing lab is now testing samples as they arrive from the swabbing site, according to emails from President C. Scott Green sent to Moscow-based students and employees. The email sent to […]

The delays and miscommunications of UI’s COVID-19 testing system: “Some things are beyond our control”
UI administrators emphasized test results would be available 24-48 hours after swabs were completed. So far, this has not been the case.

On Aug. 4, University of Idaho President Scott Green assured faculty and staff that swabs taken from the school’s testing site would deliver results in approximately 24 hours. But the UI-based analysis lab is still not up and running – […]

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Moscow City Council extends mask order to October
Anti-mask protesters stood outside the building, shared thoughts during public comment period

Moscow City Council unanimously voted to extend the city’s mask mandate until Oct. 6, after an hour-long public comment period Monday night. The order, which was set to expire Aug. 4, has been in effect since […]

Local Christian college will not require masks for in-person classes this fall
Comparing University of Idaho and New Saint Andrews College fall plans

New Saint Andrews (NSA), Moscow’s private Christian college, has posted a series of recruitment advertisements to its social media accounts which emphasize its plan for continued in-person attendance this fall.  Both University of Idaho and NSA will have varying degrees of in-person attendance for the […]

July UIdaho Bound draws most foot traffic to campus since transition to remote learning in March
Traditional event for incoming UI students and families adjusted to prevent the spread of COVID-19

The University of Idaho welcomed incoming freshmen and their families to campus at Friday’s UIdaho Bound event in preparation for the fall term.    UIdaho Bound is UI’s in-person event for newly admitted students to register for classes, tour campus buildings, finalize housing and ask […]

UI home football opener cancelled
Scheduling alternatives for the game against Western Oregon being discussed

University of Idaho football’s home opener against Western Oregon University has been cancelled after the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) announced Friday it is suspending all intercollegiate athletic competitions through Nov. 30 due to COVID-19.  All GNAC teams […]