Here We Have Idaho Magazine

From the Executive Director

Executive director of the U of I Alumni Association Kathy Barnard shares about the momentum of Vandal alumni.

Hall of Famer: Jerry Kramer '58

Celebrating Vandal alumnus Jerry Kramer.

The Reading Lady: Marilyn Howard ’60 ‘65

Celebrating Vandal alumna Marilyn Howard.

A New Chapter: Dayal Meshri ‘68

Celebrating Vandal alumnus Dayal Meshri.

Long-Held Roots: Brad Little ‘77

Celebrating Vandal alumnus Brad Little.

Helping Communities Cope with Climate Change

Graduate alum’s adaption work has impact on East Coast and around the world.

A Tactical Education

This fighter pilot is one of the College of Engineering’s first mechanical engineering distance graduates.

Improving the Process of Business

Todd Pinter completed projects for Boeing long before he graduated.

It’s Cool to Be in the Band

Celebrating 100 Years of the Sound of Idaho.

Determined to Pay it Forward

Jim Russell prioritizes student success in College of Engineering.

One Family, Four Generations of Vandals

The McKenzies have spread across the U.S., but they have a shared pride in their college experiences — steeped in the traditions of silver and gold.

The CAMP Family Gives Back

Cultural responsiveness of CAMP builds successful ambassadors.

When Life Has Other Plans

As a kid who loved the environment and planned on being an environmental lawyer, Robert Lumsden never imagined 30 years later he’d instead be the owner of six successful restaurants.

Adventure in the Great Wide Somewhere

With inspiration from animated films and a Vandal education, Lyndsey Vincent helped design Disney’s most ambitious theme park to date.

Reviving the L-C Valley Wine Industry

The Umikers, along with Colter’s Creek Winery in Juliaetta and the Clearwater Economic Development Association, were the driving forces behind the nine-year effort to establish the Lewis-Clark Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA).

Alumni Relationships Get Better with Age

The wine-by-mail program launched in 2017 to help promote wineries with University of Idaho roots.

The Vandal Volunteer

As an alumnus, E. Whitney “Whit” Johnson shares his time, talent and treasure with U of I.

Confidence to Take the Next Step

Don Shelton ’76, recently retired as executive editor of The Seattle Times, reflects on his education at University of Idaho.