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Prominent NPR Correspondent to Lead UM School of Journalism

During his lengthy career with National Public Radio, Larry Abramson has covered the fall of the Berlin Wall, chronicled the recovery of New Orleans schools after Hurricane Katrina and analyzed civil liberties turmoil after 9/11. His next adventure: leading the University of Montana School of Journalism as dean. Abramson, formerly the national security correspondent for NPR in Washington, D.C., was selected for the position after an extended national search. Read more about UM’s new journalism dean.

Yesterday

Academics

Women’s Tennis Wraps Up Big Sky Schedule with Undefeated Record

Another day, another dominant performance by the Montana Grizzlies women’s tennis team. The Griz (14-7, 9-0 BSC) defeated North Dakota 6-1 at the Peak Racquet Club on April 19, finishing off a perfect 9-0 Big Sky season. Head coach Steve Ascher said he's extremely satisfied with the way his team is finishing off the season. Read more about the team’s banner season.

April 23rd, 2014

Athletics

Donors Answer Call to Support UM, Break Fundraising Record

It’s been a banner year for the UM Foundation’s phonathon, an annual fundraising drive that supports UM’s academics, students and activities. Alumni and friends of UMhave pledged almost $315,000 since July 1, 2013. Over 3,000 donors from across the country have made pledges to support all academic units and areas of campus life, including scholarships, study abroad travel stipends, speaker funds and athletics. Read more about the phonathon’s success.

April 22nd, 2014

Campus and Community

Alumni

UM Named Princeton Review 'Green College' for Fifth Time

Just in time for Earth Day, the Princeton Review again named UM one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible “green colleges.” This is the fifth consecutive year UM has made “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 332 Green Colleges.” The list profiles institutions of higher education in the U.S. and Canada that demonstrate notable commitments to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation. Read more about UM’s green college ranking.

April 22nd, 2014

Campus and Community

$5 Million Gift for UM Scholarships to Benefit Generations of Students

UM has received $5 million to endow a scholarship fund for Montana students with financial need. The gift came from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. The gift includes $144,000 for scholarships to be awarded to next fall’s freshmen. Twelve students will receive $3,000 scholarships that are renewable for four years. The remainder of the gift will be placed in an endowment. Read more about this latest’s gift for student scholarships.

April 18th, 2014

Academics

Campus and Community

Alumni

Davidson Honors College Student Named UM's 14th Truman Scholar

UM student Mara Menahan has earned another prestigious award. This week it was announced that Menahan is a recipient of the Truman Scholarship, a national award that provides top U.S. university student leaders up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school. Menahan is a Davidson Honors College student who majors in environmental studies and geography with minors in climate change studies and wilderness studies. Read more about UM’s 14th Truman Scholar.

April 17th, 2014

Academics

Research

The Story Behind the Photo

Sonny Little Head, Northern Cheyenne from Ashland, finishes a dance with a shout at the 46th Annual Kyi-Yo Powwow held this past weekend in the Adams Center. The theme of this year’s event was “Seven Generations.”

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