State of UI - Joe Pflueger, Argonaut

After the discontinuation or restructuring of 49 programs due to the university’s cuts in its budget, University of Idaho President Duane Nellis remains optimistic about the school’s future.Nellis spoke to students, faculty and staff during his State of the University Address Wednesday in the Student Union Ballroom.“Bucking all national trends, gifts of cash and pledges are up 30 percent this year over the previous year,” Nellis said.