MOSCOW, Idaho, Feb. 12 (TNSPer) -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: Vandal alumna and Idaho non-profit leader Amy Lientz joins the University of Idaho as assistant vice president for alumni relations, effective Monday, April 11. Lientz will lead the Office of Alumni Relations and administer the U of I Alumni Association, which has more than 111,000 members worldwide. She replaces Kathy Barnard, who retired from the position in December, having served the university fo  more

LEWISTON, Idaho, Feb. 11 (TNSOps) -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: "Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX: Searching for Equity in Education and Sports" is the theme for events that will be held during Lewis-Clark State College's Women's History Month in March. A variety of talks, film screenings and the 5th annual Women's Leadership Conference are among the highlights. All events are in person and free and open to the public, with the exception of the Women's Leaders  more

BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 11 -- Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden issued the following news release: Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a resolution of his legal action against National Compliance Services, LLC, a Boise-based telemarketing company that sold transportation compliance services. As a result of the settlement, the company is dissolved, and its owner Victor H. Valle is banned from opening a similar telemarketing business in Idaho. "This action concludes my Consumer Protection  more

BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 9 -- The Idaho Department of Education issued the following news release: Twenty Idaho elementary schools will build their students' resilience, connections and ability to learn through Sources of Strength this spring. "This program cultivates supportive relationships with adults and reinforces the protective strengths children need, such as hope, persistence and the understanding that it's OK to ask for help," Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra said. "Source  more

BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 11 -- The Idaho Department of Education issued the following news release: A proposed resolution to put statewide emphasis on students' understanding of government and society advanced to the Idaho Senate floor Wednesday afternoon by unanimous vote of the Senate Education Committee. Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra presented the resolution to create standalone civics standards for all grade levels, saying it will "send a clear message that Idaho values civi  more

BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 8 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: At a teacher appreciation rally at Melba Elementary School this morning, Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 443 into law, his "Leading Idaho" teacher health insurance bill that seeks to extend better health insurance benefits to teachers across Idaho. "This investment means Idaho's teachers will be able to access better health benefits to keep themselves and their families safe and healthy. It means teach  more

BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following opinion: For generations, our family has run a ranching operation in Idaho. It is a rewarding but difficult business that requires dedicated and very hard-working employees. One thing I learned as a rancher and businessman that I apply to my job now as Governor is this - you can only attract and retain committed, quality workers by paying them competitively, offering good benefits, and making them feel valued. It was tru  more

MOSCOW, Idaho, Feb. 8 (TNSOps) -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: The first in a series of collaborative exhibits by the Black History Research Lab (BHRL) and the University of Idaho Library opens with an in-person program noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, at the Library on the Moscow campus. The student-led exhibit celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Black Student Union and Cultural Center. The exhibit presents the history of the Black Student Union, details a  more

MOSCOW, Idaho, Feb. 8 (TNSOps) -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: A free presentation titled "The U.S. and India: New Challenges and Opportunities," by former United States Ambassador Nancy Powell, an expert on South Asia and foreign affairs, is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, online. The address is part of a weeklong remote visit from Powell, this year's Martin Institute Distinguished Practitioner of International Affairs. During the week, Powell will te  more

MOSCOW, Idaho, Feb. 10 (TNSOps) -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: The Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship (ISTPF) is proud to announce a $482,888 multi-year grant award from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. The ISTPF is a nonpartisan program that places scientists, social scientists and engineers in state government to learn firsthand about policymaking while using their knowledge and skills to address pressing challenges facing Idaho. The program we  more