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Gov. Brad Little issues a stay-at-home order
The stay-at-home order will be in effect until April 15

Gov. Brad Little has issued a statewide stay-at-home order during a press conference Wednesday.  The order goes into effect immediately and will stay in effect for 21 days, ending April 15.  A stay-at-home order […]

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First confirmed case of COVID-19 in Nez Perce
North Central Idaho is the least populated health district in Idaho

Idaho North Central Health confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Nez Perce County. The case is an individual under 60, no other information is known at this time. The […]

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UI urges all staff members to work from home
Green sends email in response to concerns that previous emails regarding COVID-19 lacked focus on staff

President C. Scott Green urged all staff members to work from home if they have the means to in an email sent Tuesday. This email was sent out in response […]

A view of the University of Idaho's empty campus Monday. Saydee Brass | Argonaut
Campus resources will remain open
Dean of Students Office looks ahead amid fast-changing circumstances

The University of Idaho Dean of Students Office held a Facebook Live on Monday to update the community and answer questions regarding UI’s response to COVID-19. Led by Blaine Eckles, […]

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K-12 schools to begin a soft closure
Idaho State Board of Education discusses K-12 response to COVID-19

The Idaho State Board of Education held an emergency teleconference March 23 to discuss the response to COVID-19 in regard to K-12 education. The COVID-19 School Operations Guidance was approved which […]

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UI enacts COVID-19 Virus Emergency Response Plan
Administration can make changes that are inconsitent with current policy

An emergency policy signed by President C. Scott Green now allows administration more room to take action in response to COVID-19. Signed Mar. 20, the temporary COVID-19 Virus Emergency Response […]

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President Green will not extend spring break
After UI announced it will move online, Greek Chapters prepare for the switch, many by shutting down

COVID-19 has affected every aspect of life at the University of Idaho, from how classes are being held to where students are going to live for the semester. In emails […]

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Gritman Medical Center updates
Vandal Health Clinic will provide telehealth appointments

*This article has been corrected to show Vandal Health Clinic will be open Gritman Medical Center announced several changes to their hospital Wednesday in response to COVID-19. These changes affect […]