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2025-2026 Vandal Promise Impact Report If you have questions about this information, please contact our UI Foundation Donor Relations team at donorrelations@uidaho.edu or 208-885-5334.
Dear Vandal Promise donors, As University of Idaho celebrates record momentum including welcoming some of the largest incoming freshman classes in U of I history and achieving Carnegie R1 research status, the Vandal Promise Scholars program stands as a powerful example of when a community invests in helping students succeed, powerful things happen. The scholars featured in this report reflect the promise this program was created to fulfill: expanding opportunity, supporting student success and preparing graduates to lead meaningful lives beyond the university. Their stories of gratitude and achievement showcase the difference this investment continues to make for students, the university and the future. With gratitude,
Ben McLuen Chief Executive Officer University of Idaho Foundation, Inc.
2025-2026 VANDAL PROMISE SCHOLARS Katelyn E. Abbott Hometown: Sandpoint, ID
Audrey L. Camacho Hometown: Nampa, ID
Adrian Flores Hometown: Caldwell, ID
Paloma D. Almanza Lopez Hometown: Weiser, ID
Anthony Castillo Hometown: Fruitland, ID
Trinity L. Foster Hometown: Moscow, ID
Arely Alvarado Hometown: Saint Anthony, ID
Abbi L. Connell Hometown: Kimberly, ID
Yandell Gil Hometown: Kimberly, ID
Eric J. Anderson Hometown: Pocatello, ID
Christian E. Del Toro Hometown: Twin Falls, ID
Bradley J. Gilmore Hometown: Dalton Gardens, ID
JJ J. Anderson Hometown: Pocatello, ID
Sacred J. Dickey Hometown: Lewiston, ID
John P. Goade Hometown: Moscow, ID
Jimmy J. Ayllon Hometown: McCall, ID
Tianna M. Dirks Hometown: Kuna, ID
Jazmin Gomez Vargas Hometown: Idaho Falls, ID
Cris O. Ayon Hometown: Wilder, ID
Marcel C. Edginton Hometown: Nampa, ID
Jon A. Goslin Hometown: Post Falls, ID
Jordan W. Bramlet Hometown: Lewiston, ID
Emory E. Feyen Hometown: Sandpoint, ID
Livy L. Green Hometown: Boise, ID
Hunter Brazee Hometown: Post Falls, ID
Madison T. Fink Hometown: Moscow, ID
Estrella Hernandez Hometown: Kimberly, ID
Lillyan A. Brizuela Hometown: Murtaugh, ID
Emma R. Fisch Hometown: Hayden, ID
Jaycie N. Hillstead Hometown: Hagerman, ID