Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial
The Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial on the Moscow campus honors all Vandal students who passed away while they were enrolled at University of Idaho.
As a permanent space for quiet reflection, remembrance, hope and healing, the Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial is open and welcoming for all who visit, all year round.
Student-Led, Community-Engaged Design
Creating the Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial was truly a collaborative, holistic effort — conceptualized by students in the landscape design and architecture programs; guided by a committee of fellow students and employees; and inspired by community input.
It is located on MacLean Field between the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences building and the Physical Education building.
The Vandal Healing and Memorial Garden was officially opened during a dedication ceremony on Aug. 21, 2024. It incorporates intimate and shared moments of reflection and interaction that evoke a sense of security, foster hope and provides a place that has a lasting presence on the Moscow campus.
The garden was paid for from generous donations and in-kind support. Please consider a gift for ongoing maintenance and enhancements of the garden.
In the News
Oasis of reflection: A visual tour of the Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial
University of Idaho, Oct. 2024
Vandal Healing Garden offers place to reflect, honor, heal for U of I students who lost lives
The Spokesman Review, Aug. 22, 2024
How a group of University of Idaho students are working to preserve the memories of lost Vandals
KREM2 News, Feb. 27, 2024
Students at University of Idaho make progress on Healing Garden
KREM2 News, Feb. 14, 2024
CAA Students Spend Semester Creating Designs for Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial
U of I News, Feb. 2024
For inquiries, contact deanofstudents@uidaho.edu.