Nellis named 17th U of I President

Duane Nellis

Duane Nellis

At a special meeting in Moscow Wednesday morning, Idaho State Board of Education member Milford Terrell announced the board’s choice of Dr. Duane Nellis as the new president of the University of Idaho.

Idaho State Board of Education member Milford Terrell comments
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Nellis, the current Provost at Kansas State University says he looks forward to meeting the challenges that lie ahead.

Dr. Duane Nellis comments on his appointment
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Nellis replaces Tim White who left the U of I last year for the same position at the University of California-Riverside.

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