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University of Idaho facts for kids

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The Administration Building on campus.

The University of Idaho is a public university in Moscow, Idaho. The university has about 11,957 students. It was founded in 1889. The current president of the university is M. Duane Nellis.

Sports

The athletics teams of the university are called the Vandals. They have 16 varsity teams, most of which compete in the Big Sky Conference. After playing football as an independent (not in a conference) in 2013, Idaho moved its football team to the Sun Belt Conference in 2014.



Images for kids

  • Adm 1907

    The original Administration building (1899) was destroyed by fire in 1906. It was replaced in 1909 by the existing brick Collegiate Gothic structure.

  • Hellowalkuniversityofidaho

    Hello Walk

  • Kibbiedomeui

    Kibbie Dome in 2006

  • UofIArboretumGreenery

    View of Arboretum and Botanical Garden trail and pond

  • UI-memorial-gym-moscow-id-us

    Memorial Gym Tower (1928)

  • Ridenbaugh Hall 5827

    Ridenbaugh Hall in 1980

  • UI-fountain-moscow-id-us

    East entrance to campus (built 2001) at Sweet Avenue and Main Street

  • Palouse Landscape seen from University of Idaho Golf Course

    Palouse Landscape seen from University of Idaho Golf Course

See also

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