The Vandal Theory

University of Idaho

“The Vandal Theory” podcast asks, “What gets University of Idaho researchers’ brains buzzing ... besides coffee?” These award-winning stories showcase researchers exploring and solving real-world problems. With interviews on all things Vandal, discover the world of U of I research with hosts Leigh Cooper and Danae Lenz.

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The Vandal Theory

Episodes (95)

Tue Jul 7th SS 2.1: Expanding access to education in the American West
Apr 20th Episode 11.8: Decoding science through storytelling
Apr 13th Episode 11.7: Combining biology and engineering to build stronger tendons

The Vandal Theory

Jul 7, 2026
12½ minutes
17 MB

How did the land-grant mission shape University of Idaho? As the United States marks its 250th anniversary through the America250 commemoration, University of Idaho is exploring its own place in the American story. In this episode, Mario Pile, student ombuds, retention specialist in the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences (go.uidaho.edu/4oXnBl9) and a member of U of I’s America250 committee, discusses the Morrill Act, the land-grant mission and the founding of University of Idaho. The conversation explores how higher education expanded beyond the nation's elite, the university's earliest years and the enduring value of educational op...

The Vandal Theory

SS 2.1: Expanding access to education in the American West

University of Idaho

00:00 -12:25