Behind the Photo
President Bodnar and UM leaders are hitting the road to meet with prospective students and families. Join us at receptions in Billings, Bozeman, Helena, Great Falls or Spokane!
UM is Coming to You in Billings, Bozeman, Helena, Great Falls and Spokane
President Seth Bodnar is leading a UM crew out on the road to meet with prospective students, families, guidance counselors and legislators about all UM has to offer.
Options for Applying to UM Are Now Twice as Nice
There are now two ways to apply to the University of Montana! Complete our standard application or apply using the Common App.
UM Launches Joint Wildlife Biology, Public Administration Degree
Recognizing an increasing demand for careers in wildlife biology and public and nonprofit administration, UM’s Master of Public Administration and Wildlife Biology programs have created a new...
Journalism Student Wins National Award for Ranch Documentary
A UM journalism student received first place in the Hearst Journalism Awards – one of the most prestigious honors for college-level journalism – for his multimedia look into Montana...
Alumna Brings Indigenous Plant Knowledge Home to Her Community
Rose Bear Don’t Walk is returning to her roots — and bringing some traditional knowledge back with her. As the recipient of a prominent Fellowship of the Future from the organization 500 Women...
UM Students Make Dean’s List, President’s 4.0 List
At the University of Montana, 2,429 undergraduate students made the fall semester 2019 Dean’s List or President’s 4.0 List. That represents more than one-third of the University’s undergraduate...
Biochemistry Program Earns Highest Level of Accreditation
UM’s Biochemistry Program has earned full seven-year accreditation from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for its bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry. UM boasts the only...
Journalism Student Places in National College Photographer Competitions
Sara Diggins, a student at the University of Montana School of Journalism, keeps winning awards She recently earned second-place honors in photography from the Hearst Journalism Awards Program,...
Mathematics Educator Honored for Impact on Students
Lauren Fern, a faculty member with UM’s Department of Mathematics, recently was named a 2019 Montana University System Teaching Scholar. Fern lectures and serves as student success coordinator in...
African-American Studies Director Named MUS Teaching Scholar
Tobin Shearer, a University of Montana history professor and director of the African-American Studies department, recently was named a 2019 Montana University System Teaching Scholar.
UM Educator Recognized for Promoting Intercultural Exchange
Sara Schroeder, an instructor with UM's English Language Institute, recently was named a 2019 Montana University System Teaching Scholar. Schroeder is one of 12 faculty members across Montana...
Native Graduate Students Succeed at the University of Montana
Native students share why they chose to complete graduate school at the University of Montana.2019: A Look Back
It was a great year at University of Montana!Alumna Taylor McDermott: Young Leader in the Tech Industry
Taylor McDermott, UM alumna from rural Forsyth, Montana, works as a strategy and corporate development consultant...
Pre-Law Students Earn 91% Acceptance Rate to Law School
Students who participate in UM’s Pre-Law Program have a 91% acceptance rate to law school, a rate much higher than the national average. UM’s Pre-Law Program is an advising option that provides...
College of Business Begins Direct Admit Program for Freshmen
Beginning fall 2020, UM students interested in studying business will have a faster route into UM’s College of Business. The new program will allow UM freshmen to declare business as their major...
Congratulations, Fall 2019 Grads!
Congratulations to the newest class of Grizzlies who capped off a major chapter in their journeys on Saturday, Dec. 14.
UM President, Corporate Partners Present at Dreamforce Conference
UM President Seth Bodnar presented Nov. 20 at the massive Dreamforce conference in San Francisco. This year’s Dreamforce speaker lineup includes former President Barack Obama, Apple CEO Tim Cook,...
Computer Science Researcher Earns $1.1M Grant for Machine Learning
UM computer science researcher Travis Wheeler recently was awarded a four-year $1.1 million grant to develop machine learning approaches to improving the accuracy and speed of sequence annotation.
Miss Montana 2019: UM Neuroscience Alumna
Mo Shea, who graduated in 2019 as part of our first class of neuroscience majors, looks back on her time at UM and...
New UM Course Delves into Art and Science of Happiness
This spring UM’s College of Education will offer a new course titled The Art and Science of Happiness, helping students learn about myths and truths of well-lived lives so they can develop a...
Universities Join Forces to Launch MUS Health Care Institute
The University of Montana and Montana State University have joined together to create a robust, interdisciplinary health sciences education and practice that will benefit patients, students and...
Best-Selling Novel 'There There' Named Griz Read Title
“There There” by author Tommy Orange is this year’s Griz Read title. All members of the campus community, especially first-year students, are encouraged to read the book. Orange will present a...
Law School Now Accepting GRE Scores for Admission
The Alexander Blewett III School of Law will join 44 other American law schools in accepting the GRE in addition to the LSAT as an entrance exam for its 2019-20 application cycle.
Convocation 2019
We recently inducted a new class of students into the Griz Family. Welcome, Class of 2023!
UM Completes Successful Bond Sale
The University of Montana issued $146.8 million of taxable and tax-exempt bonds on Sept. 5, which will allow the state’s Missoula-based flagship university to usher in a new era of growth and...
Adventurous UM Students Form Bonds, Overcome Obstacles on Wilderness Trips
Backpacks, boots, fly rods and smiles were all in abundance as more than 100 University of Montana students returned to campus Tuesday evening after participating in four days of wilderness...
President Highlights Progress During State of University Address
UM President Seth Bodnar said campus has worked diligently during the past year to move UM from a position of uncertainty to stability as it prepares for future growth.The University of Montana: A Bird's-Eye View
A drone flight above campus to show why the University of Montana regularly ranks among the nation's most beautiful...
At UM PEAS Farm Students Grow Community Legacy
On the floor of the Rattlesnake Valley about two miles north of UM, a 10-acre vegetable farm is speckled with the wide brims of garden hats. Underneath most of the hats are UM students, kneeling,...
Incoming Presidential Leadership Scholars Ready to Succeed
Thirty-two top-tier students will attend the University of Montana this fall as Presidential Leadership Scholars. Recipients are chosen based on leadership, service and academic merit.
Scholar, Activist Cornel West to Deliver President’s Lecture
Dr. Cornel West ̶ professor, philosopher, theologian, social justice activist and one of the country’s leading scholars on race ̶ will deliver “The Fight for the Soul of America,” the first...
