University of Idaho Boise

New Boise farm incubator provides veterans hands-on training, mentorship and market opportunities

University of Idaho Extension is launching a new incarnation of its Harvest Heroes program in collaboration with the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Idaho and the City of Boise to prepare military veterans for careers in small-scale agriculture.

Extension is establishing a farm incubator for military veterans at Spaulding Ranch Park — a 20-acre, historic homestead owned and maintained by Boise Parks and Recreation. Participating veterans will work alongside Extension to grow a market garden, receiving regular hands-on instruction from Extension experts, guest presenters and veteran farmer mentors.

Read more about the program and its impact 👇
https://www.uidaho.edu/newsroom/extension-veteran-farmers-boise

More than 40 years after earning his undergraduate degree, University of Idaho Boise graduate student's commitment to both sides of education has never been stronger. 🎓

In May, Rick Gividen completed his master’s in leadership and organization development (LOD) through University of Idaho Boise. He spent almost 20 years serving in the United States Army and has been involved in teaching remote continuing education for various government agencies for another 25 years. 💻

Gividen has managed the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP), an online training tool used by federal, state, local and Tribal wildland fire workforces, for several years, including while studying for his master’s degree. The project he created for his comprehensive final exam, a video game-style quiz called Fire Behavior Face-Off, might solve the problem of how to better assess the current skill level of the wildland fire workforce.

“The knowledge I’ve gained from this program has been very applicable for my job and current responsibilities,” Gividen said. “The entire experience has been amazing. I can’t say enough about U of I, how proud I am to be a Vandal and how proud I am to have achieved my goal here.”

Learn more about Gividen's experience and project by reading his full story 👇
https://www.uidaho.edu/newsroom/rick-gividen-grad

It's wonderful seeing the accomplishments of our University of Idaho College of Law students. Way to go, Vandals! 👏

⚖️ Summer externships are underway at Idaho Law! ☀️

Five University of Idaho College of Law students — John Harris, Kalista Barkley, Gerardo Banuelos, Matt Dominick and Parker Barnhart — recently joined other law students and completed onboarding for their summer externships with the Idaho Court of Appeals under the guidance of College of Law Adjunct Professor, the Hon. Jessica M. Lorello.

They are part of a remarkable group of 50 Idaho Law students from Moscow and Boise serving in externship placements this summer across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Utah and Arizona, demonstrating the reach and impact of Idaho's law school throughout the West.

Practical training remains a defining strength of the College of Law.

During the 2025-26 academic year:
📈 Approximately 150 JD students participated in fall, spring or summer externships — a 10% increase from the prior year.
🤝 52 students participated in legal clinics — a 33% increase from the prior year.
⚖️ Students developed real-world legal skills while serving courts, organizations, employers and clients throughout the region.

Congratulations to all of our summer externs as they gain invaluable experience and represent Idaho Law in communities across the West! 💛🖤

Congratulations to our Spring '26 graduates! 🎉🎓 We’re so proud to be part of your journey and can’t wait to see how you shape the future of your field. 👏

Go Vandals! ✨

Celebrating graduation in Boise? 🎓

On May 18 starting at 6 p.m., the Boise VandalStore will be selling VandalGear at the Boise Centre Plaza so you can gear up for the celebration. Joe On The Go will also be there with additional Vandal merchandise.

Stop by before or after commencement and pick up something special to celebrate your favorite Vandal.

University of Idaho Boise

A huge congratulations to our architecture students and alumni on their recent awards and recognition! 👏✨

Our Spring Commencement ceremony is just a little over one month away. 🎓✨

We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with our graduates as it marks the culmination of years of dedication, perseverance and academic achievement. We're proud of all that our students have accomplished and are honored to recognize their success alongside family, friends and our campus community. 🎉

Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026 and the bright futures ahead.

Learn more 👇
https://www.uidaho.edu/boise/news-events/commencement

Thank you for your generosity so far on Vandal Giving Day! ✨

There's 3 hours left to give and we're only FOUR gifts away from unlocking a $500 gift! 🎉

Your gift to the University of Idaho Boise Impact Fund will help support outreach programming in Southwest Idaho. Give now 👇
https://vandalsgive.uidaho.edu/giving-day/114801/donate?des=774048&dept=114936

It's Day 2 of Vandal Giving Day, and you can help us unlock a $500 gift! We only need SIX more gifts of any amount to the University of Idaho Boise Impact Fund.👏🎉

Your gift will help support outreach programming in Southwest Idaho. Give now 👇
https://vandalsgive.uidaho.edu/giving-day/114801/donate?des=774048&dept=114936

By supporting the University of Idaho Boise Impact Fund, you’re investing in education, discovery and opportunity in Southwest Idaho. ✨🎓

The first 10 gifts to the fund will unlock a $500 gift to support U of I Boise's AVID Day event. 🎉

At this annual event, middle school students from across the Treasure Valley visit our Boise campus to participate in hands-on activities designed to spark interest in future academic and career opportunities.

Show your Vandal pride and give today 👇
https://vandalsgive.uidaho.edu/giving-day/114801/donate?des=774048&dept=114936