- The College of Idaho proudly stands as the #4 Regional College in the West, exemplifying our commitment to academic excellence and student success. Recognized as the #7 Best Value Regional College, we offer a high-quality education that is both accessible and affordable, ensuring our students can pursue their academic goals without financial burdens. Additionally, the College's ranking as #15 in Social Mobility highlights its dedication to empowering students from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. These accolades reflect the College of Idaho's mission to provide transformative educational opportunities that shape the future of our students and the communities they serve. U.S. News & World Report Rankings
- Yotes Debate Team on Idaho News 6. The CofI Debate Team took a moment to speak with Idaho News 6 about practice, preparation, and pivoting when needed. Dr. Una Kimokeo - Goes, who leads the CofI Debate Team, says "College of Idaho has been participating in debate for over one hundred years, starting with the college's earliest days. Four current students from the Howling Yotes Debate Team were excited to share how they might prepare the candidates for the presidential debates with Idaho News 6." Watch the interview here.
- Dr. Kevin Talbert of the College's education department penned this examination of Mister Rogers Neighborhood and how the well-known inquiry, "won't you be my neighbor" still connects today. (Journal of Curriculum Theorizing)
- McKay Cunningham, who teaches pre-law at the College, joins panel to discuss how President Biden ending his re-election campaign impacts voters both nationally and in Idaho. (KBSX)
- Jodi Nafzger, the College's Title IX coordinator who is a former prosecuting attorney, explains nuances in the state’s law in this article about differentiating between free speech and a hate crime following an incident in Boise. (Idaho Statesman)
- Vice President of Enrollment Brian Bava is included in this story about federal financial aid application delays. (KBSX)
- The historic Rice House, which sat on the southwest corner of campus for decades, has successfully moved to its new forever home in Caldwell. Its history and journey was covered by KTVB, the Idaho Press, and Boise Dev.
- Idaho State University is poised to continue expanding partnerships for healthcare education, which could lead to more opportunities for PA students in Caldwell. (Big Country News)
- Rising senior Nathan Badger spent a month this summer participating in the Gull Island Institute in Massachusetts, which led to this editorial piece in a national publication. (Times Higher Education)
- English professor Diane Raptosh ’83 is coming out with another book of poetry in October and an interview about the new publication recently arrived. On top of her teaching duties at the College, she has published multiple books, been named Boise's Poet Laureate, and earned three distinguished fellowships from the Idaho Commission on the Arts. (Spotify)
- Liz Jackson Hearns ’05 wants to challenge how you think about the voice. (Chicago Reader)
- Local bee expert Ron Bitner ’68 dedicated to saving bee population. (KTVB)
- It wasn't very long ago that Annika Thomas '19 was roaming Boone Hall en route to her undergraduate degree from The College of Idaho. She's now pursuing her Ph.D. at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, commonly referred to as M.I.T., the number one graduate program in mechanical engineering in the entire country. Part of the pursuit - she's exploring ways to robotically construct permanent structures on the moon. (TEDXBoston)
- Elizabeth (Fisher) Elroy '92, Ali Rabe '10, Molly Leadbetter '11 - Congratulations to these three alums for earning a spot on the Idaho Business Review's "Most Influential Business Leaders in Idaho" list! (Idaho Business Review)
- We're just a couple of weeks away from opening kickoff at Simplot Stadium in Caldwell as the football season approaches. Coach Mike Moroski and the players have begun practice in preparation for the 7:00 pm kickoff on August 24 against Lincoln University. (Idaho Press)
- Speaking of Simplot Stadium, the Yotes' home field is one of the athletic venues that got an upgrade this summer as it, along with facilities like Symms Field (softball) and Wolfe Field (baseball), got new turf for its playing surface. The College also upgraded its swimming pool as well as replaced the court and seats/bleachers inside the JA Albertson Activities Center, which is the home of the school's basketball and volleyball teams. (KIVI)
- Levi Bell, who played football at The College of Idaho in 2018, signed a contract with the NFL's Indianapolis Colts. (Sporting News)
- Dougie Peoples of the Yotes' basketball team made a TV appearance to talk about joining teammates in a competition alongside members of Idaho's Special Olympics team. (KTVB)