The College of Idaho Alumni

09/02/2026

The first home game of our 2026 Yotes Football season is THIS SATURDAY vs. Rocky Mountain College, and that means it’s tailgate season!

Join alumni, staff, faculty, students and friends of the College at the J.A. Albertson Activities Center parking lot for the Alumni & Parents tailgate.

The Alumni Tent will have FREE food and drinks, including our famous “Yotemosas” and officially opens at 10:00 AM.

Come support the Yotes with the ! See you there!

Need tickets? Visit: https://yoteathletics.vivenushop.com/event/ci-football-vs-rocky-mtn-college-y46uzo

07/08/2026

07/06/2026

Congratulations to College of Idaho alumna Olivia Whitsel ‘14 on being named a 2026 James Madison Fellow!

As a Government and Social Studies teacher at Caldwell High School, Olivia is helping shape the next generation of informed citizens. The prestigious James Madison Fellowship recognizes outstanding educators committed to teaching the principles and history of the U.S. Constitution and provides funding for graduate study in constitutional education.

We’re proud to celebrate Olivia’s impact in the classroom and beyond. Join us in congratulating her on this incredible achievement! 💜💛

06/01/2026

Calling all Old-Timer Coyote grads and friends of The College of Idaho! Reconnect, remember, and be a Coyote at the 2026 Gathering of the Pack reunion, happening July 13–15 on campus. 💜💛

If you attended CofI in the 1950s, 60s, or 70s, we’d love to see you back on The College of Idaho campus to celebrate memories, friendships, and the Coyote spirit.

📍 Event details here: https://gatheringofthepack.com/

Invitations have been emailed from [email protected] — be sure to check your junk folder if you haven’t seen yours yet. You can also email [email protected] to request more information.

05/23/2026

🏆 Nominations for the 2026 Alumni Awards are now open!

Each year during Homecoming, The College of Idaho’s National Alumni Board proudly recognizes alumni and families who embody distinguished career achievement, service, leadership, and generational dedication to the College. 💜💛

Award categories include:
• GOLD (Graduate of the Last Decade) Alumni Award
• Distinguished Alumni Award
• Alumni Service Award
• Family Heritage Award

We invite you to explore the profiles of our 2025 Alumni Award winners and nominate deserving individuals for 2026 recognition.

📅 Nominations are due Sunday, May 31, 2026.

ALUMNI AWARD PROFILES: https://alumni.collegeofidaho.edu/page/alumni-awards

NOMINATION FORM: https://alumni.collegeofidaho.edu/f/duplicate-of-alumni-award-nomination-form

03/10/2026

03/09/2026

East coast alumni, especially tri-state residents, come see us in NYC on Wednesday April 1st! Dr. Rob Dayley will be in town with a group of students for a Model United Nations Conference and they would love to meet you. This event will be a perfect opportunity for our students to informally connect with you, and a chance for you to connect with local College of Idaho alumni and friends as well.

Thank you to alumni Akshay '05 & Sarah (honorary) Kulkarni for hosting this event at their home in downtown Manhattan for the third year running!

RSVP at: https://alumni.collegeofidaho.edu/e/nyc-alunmi-and-friends-gathering-2026

03/09/2026

CALDWELL, Idaho - The College of Idaho Athletic Department is excited to announce the recontinuation of taking Hall of Fame nominations. The Yote Athletics Hall of Fame was founded in 1989 to honor persons or teams who have made outstanding contributions to the College's athletic programs. This reco...

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

✨ Happy Gala Week! ✨

Can’t make it to the Scholarship Gala in person? You still have a chance to be part of something incredible. We’re thrilled to offer a special raffle experience open to the entire Yote community—win the adventure of a lifetime on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River 🚣‍♂️🌲

One lucky winner will receive a 5-night, 6-day guided raft trip for two through 2.3 million acres of pristine wilderness in Idaho’s iconic Frank Church Wilderness. Think gourmet meals, hot springs, hiking, fishing, expert guides, and unforgettable scenery—all provided by Middle Fork Rapid Transit, generously donated by Grant Porter ’98 & Kim Porter 🙌

🎟️ Raffle tickets: $50 each
⏰ Available online only through: Midnight on March 6
⚠️ ONLY 200 tickets available!
📧 Winner announced via email after the Scholarship Gala

Every ticket supports scholarships at The College of Idaho, helping students pursue their dreams 💜

Purchase raffle tickets here: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=renxt&formId=4660c0b7-6cc9-421d-894c-54a49b901f45&envid=p-dENhF2v01kaBqIz-w2_t-g&zone=usa