The College of Idaho

🎉 Congratulations to DMSc student Jacquelyn Granquist, PA-C, MMS, on an incredible milestone!

Jacquelyn, a student in our Health System Leadership track, recently celebrated her first academic publication as co-author of “Trends and Predictors of Colonoscopy Completion After Abnormal F***l Immunochemical Testing in a US National Healthcare System.” Her research was published in the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy DDW 2026 Abstracts and presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2026 in Chicago.

In recognition of this accomplishment, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of PA Services shared her achievement with Physician Assistants across the VA, highlighting her contribution to advancing high-quality Veteran care through scholarly research.

“I am looking forward to the second half of my DMSc journey and to the exciting possibilities ahead!” – Jacquelyn Granquist

At The College of Idaho, we’re proud to support healthcare professionals as they grow into leaders, scholars, and changemakers. Congratulations, Jacquelyn—we can’t wait to see what’s next!💜💛

Summer Spotlight: Bryndall Christensen ✨

Meet Bryndall, a rising sophomore at The College of Idaho majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a Physician Assistant specialization. Bryndall hopes to one day serve as a medical missionary, and this summer she’s already taking steps toward that calling.

For eight weeks, Bryndall is serving as an intern at Shepherd Community Center in Indiana, a faith-based organization that provides summer programming for children and families. After first learning about the opportunity through a Bible study at The College of Idaho, she felt called to serve.

Working in the kindergarten classroom during the summer school program, Bryndall has found joy in building relationships with the children and making a difference in their lives every day.

“I’m loving every second of it!”

We’re proud to see Bryndall living out her faith, serving others, and gaining meaningful experiences that will help shape her future. 💜

Congratulations to the inaugural College of Idaho Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) Class of 2026! 🎓💜

On June 5, we celebrated a historic milestone as our first-ever DMSc graduates crossed the stage and officially became alumni. Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to advancing healthcare have paved the way for future cohorts, and we couldn’t be more proud.

While not every graduate was able to join us in person for commencement, today we celebrate every member of the inaugural DMSc Class of 2026. Whether you crossed the stage with us or celebrated from afar, your hard work and accomplishments are equally deserving of recognition.

A heartfelt thank you to our exceptional faculty, staff, and program leaders whose vision, mentorship, and unwavering support made this achievement possible.

Here’s to the beginning of an incredible legacy—and to the graduates who started it all. Congratulations! 👏

Join The College of Idaho's Master of Applied Public Policy program, local experts, faculty, and community leaders for an engaging discussion on how thoughtful public policy can help address the opportunities and challenges that come with Idaho's rapid growth.

📍Barbarian Brewing - Garden City Taproom
📆June 24
🕓4:00-6:00 p.m.

This event is free to attend and welcomes all perspectives.

Come connect, ask questions, and be part of the conversation shaping Idaho's future. 🙌

RSVP HERE: https://apply.collegeofidaho.edu/register/?id=da176834-b370-4f4e-b6bb-5f96661ba780

🎉 Congratulations to Mary King, MSPAS, MPH, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, a Doctor of Medical Science candidate in The College of Idaho’s PA Fellowship track, on publishing her first peer-reviewed research article!

Mary co-authored a narrative review examining the relationship between ADHD and sport-related concussion (SRC) in athletes, exploring injury risk, symptom presentation, assessment, and recovery while highlighting the importance of individualized, multidisciplinary care.

Drawing from her clinical experience and background as a former collegiate athlete, Mary shared:

“Preparing the manuscript strengthened my ability to critically evaluate scientific literature, identify evidence gaps, and effectively communicate research findings to diverse audiences. The experience aligned directly with concepts I was learning in my doctoral coursework at The College of Idaho.”

We’re proud to celebrate Mary’s first published manuscript and her commitment to advancing evidence-based healthcare. 👏💜

Read the article here: https://www.mdpi.com/2514-183X/10/2/12

What can satellite tags reveal about one of the Gulf of California’s most iconic game fish? 🌊

Dr. Chris Walser recently traveled to Baja, Mexico with former student and marine ecologist Dr. Camrin Braun, recent graduate Emma Redman, current student Jack Dennis, and collaborators to study the movement patterns of roosterfish—a species surprisingly little is known about.

The team successfully tagged four roosterfish using pop-up satellite tag technology to track their vertical and horizontal movements, as well as their depth and temperature preferences. If all goes as planned, the tags will detach in one year, float to the surface, and transmit valuable data via satellite for analysis, helping researchers better understand this remarkable species.

This collaborative project, more than two years in the making, was funded by the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust and highlights the meaningful research experiences and faculty-student collaborations that make The College of Idaho unique. 👏

Summer Spotlight: Bhabishya Poudel ✨

From Idaho to New York, Bhabishya Poudel is spending her summer making an impact as an Environmental Engineering Intern at Micron Technology in Syracuse, New York.

As a double major in Environmental Studies and Business Administration (Accounting specialization) with a minor in Arts & Design, Bhabishya is gaining hands-on experience in environmental compliance, construction site inspections, and sustainability initiatives. She’s also researching Water Restoration Projects and developing a framework to help evaluate future water stewardship efforts—supporting responsible resource management for years to come. 👏

We’re proud to see Bhabishya applying what she’s learned at The College of Idaho to real-world environmental challenges. Keep up the incredible work! 💜💛

☀️ Yotes, tell us where summer has taken you!

Whether you’re completing an internship, working a summer job, traveling somewhere new, conducting research, volunteering, or pursuing a passion project—we want to see it.

Send us a DM with photos and a quick description of what you’ve been up to this summer to be featured on our social media channels!

Current students and alumni welcome. 💜💛

From The College of Idaho to the runway at Brooklyn Fashion Week ✨

Congratulations to alumna Emidia “Mimi” Victoria Weinstock on an incredible achievement! After earning her master’s degree in the Business of Fashion from Rutgers University this spring, Mimi was selected as the only designer from her graduate program to showcase a collection at Brooklyn Fashion Week. 👏

Her debut collection, Troubadour’s, drew inspiration from Alice in Wonderland, blending whimsical white florals with structured black silhouettes. Built through an upcycling process using thrifted and repurposed garments, the collection reflects Mimi’s passion for sustainable design and creative storytelling.

Mimi’s work has also earned her first published feature as a fashion designer, marking another exciting milestone in her growing career. We’re proud to celebrate her success and look forward to seeing where her talent and creativity take her next. 💜