The year in review: ASUI President Lockhart’s term
Continued work and accomplishments despite ISUB shutdown, budget deficit and COVID-19

On Wednesday, ASUI President Jacob Lockhart will transition his leadership to Lauren Carlsen. Lockhart led ASUI through the shutdown of the Idaho Student Union Building, a continued University of Idaho […]

An emergency message on a screen, " Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak"
The COVID-19 pandemic was mishandled, a critique
Amidst a time of fear and distress, the government wasn't able to act when needed

The United States of America was presented with the chance to save lives, instead, thousands of people will die. The modern world has never faced a more life-altering  pandemic. It’s […]

Potlatch Library book display
Finding community through creativity
Moscow writers find solace with each other in pandemic

Moscow is home to a vibrant writing community. Students and faculty at the University of Idaho as well as the broader community participate in literary events, writing groups and more […]

Black Opal Iced Tea
Idaho can sell mixed drinks to-go
Bars and restaurants are offering mixed drinks to-go in Moscow

While liquor stores have remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person service at restaurants and bars has stopped. In late March, the Idaho Alcohol Beverage Control (IABC) released guidelines that […]

News Update
Why UI’s switch to online courses took time
The university’s response to COVID-19 came later than other schools in Idaho

Throughout the spread of COVID-19 within the state, the University of Idaho made the decision to move to online instruction indefinitely and postpone commencement this semester. At the same time, […]

News Update
New emergency policies to pay employees
UI does not have a current plan to terminate employees due to COVID-19

University of Idaho President C. Scott Green put in place an emergency action allowing employees who are unable to work remotely to apply for emergency paid sick leave under the […]

1918 Flu Pandemic Collection
Two pandemics: 1918 and 2020
The library's new collection showcases the university's response to 1918 pandemic for anyone to view

Many have drawn connections between the 1918 Flu Pandemic (the Spanish Flu) to the current COVID-19 pandemic. The University of Idaho Library has created a new digital collection about the […]