University of Idaho

#VandalSpiritFriday + UIdaho Bound = 🥳✌️📣

The sentencing of the man admitting to killing four Vandals in 2022 marks the end of the criminal case and brings a sense of justice to our Vandal Family. We will not forget Kaylee, Madison, Xana and Ethan. They will forever be honored at the Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial.

Kendra Kaiser is the director of the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute. In the first episode of a summer season of “The Vandal Theory,” she shares how the institute is identifying and filling critical water research gaps across Idaho. Listen at ow.ly/rT3150WtJzR.

Campus isn't campus without you. 💛 Miss you.

JOE VANDAL IS KING 👑 @Idaho_Vandals wins the 2025 Big Sky Mascot Challenge

Joe Vandal makes history as the Vandals' FIRST @BigSkyConf Mascot Challenge Champion! This win isn't just Joe's. It's thanks to the thousands of clicks, shares, and votes from every Vandal, fan, and friend who showed up. Go Vandals! ✌️

70 minutes left & Joe’s up 👀 in combined votes, but the margin’s thin. Last chance to lock it in. Vote on Facebook, X & Instagram @UIdaho ✌️🫣

9 PM update: Joe leads overall across all three platforms, but trails just a bit on Facebook. Night shift Vandals, let’s close the gap. Vote now on X, Instagram, and Facebook @UIdaho!

📣MASCOT FINALS UPDATE – 5 PM REPORT 📣 Joe is winning! He has the most total votes across all three channels, but we're behind by about 400 votes on Facebook. Remember to vote on Facebook, X, and Instagram, tag 2 friends, and share the poll! Polls close Saturday morning. ✌️

⏰It’s time, Vandals! Vote for Joe in the @BigSkyConf finals. Voting is live on Instagram, X, and Facebook @Uidaho. ✅Vote on all platforms 👥 Tag 2 friends ✌️Share the poll #InJoeVandalWeTrust

Finals voting opens tomorrow. ✌️#InJoeVandalWeTrust

Math student’s research at #uidaho uses transportation data to predict the spread of invasive mussels to Idaho waterways. ow.ly/emkk50WqWJ5

Joe is going to the finals! It’s Vandals vs. Griz. Axe vs. fuzzy bear. Let’s bring it home. ✌️

Joe’s in the lead. But polls are still open. Rally, Vandals, and help take Joe to the finals. ✌️ #InJoeVandalWeTrust

Vandal fam—it’s time to vote! Joe’s in the Final Four. Just vote, Tag 2 friends, & drop a Joe Vandal GIF. #InJoeVandalWeTrust

The Final Four‼️ Voting starts next week

The Vote 🗳️ is in‼️ Joe Vandal is going to the semis X/IG Combined Vote Total Joe: 1,259 Klawz: 628

How it feels knowing today is UIdaho Bound. ✌️🎉 #VandalSpiritFriday

Joe Vandal advances to round 3 of 4! ✌️to the #VandalCommunity. 2 to go. Let’s get Joe his FIRST title! #InJoeVandalWeTrust

Let's pad that lead, Vandals. Then prep for Round 3.✌️ Voting is also live on Instagram.