University of Montana

Photo by Irving Penn, Beatrice Simpson (C), New York, 1949, Copyright by The Irving Penn Foundation

UM Children's Trauma Center Receives Donation from Magazine Editor

The National Native Children’s Trauma Center at the University of Montana has received a donation from a former editor of Vogue magazine as an expression of support for the center's longstanding commitment to work in Indian Country.The donation was made by Babs Simpson, a renowned magazine editor, intrepid traveler and influential fashion model. Simpson became one of the most recognized figures in Vogue magazine after joining the publication in 1947. Read more

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Jim Messina Delivers UM's 2013 Commencement Address

Jim Messina, the architect of President Barack Obama’s successful campaign for re-election, was the featured speaker during the University of Montana’s 116th Commencement ceremonies held Saturday, May 18. Messina graduated from UM in 1993, where he studied political science and journalism. He served as Obama’s national chief of staff for the 2008 presidential campaign and led the president’s 2012 campaign. Read his speech here.

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UM Native News Honors Project to Publish ‘Vast Expenses’ May 25

The University of Montana School of Journalism’s Native News Honors Project will publish its 22nd edition on Saturday, May 25. The publication, titled “Vast Expenses,” will be inserted inside editions of the Missoulian and the Billings Gazette. “Vast Expenses” focuses on how money is spent in and out of Montana’s Indian Country. The project is entirely reported, written, photographed, edited and designed by students in the UM School of Journalism. Read more

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UM Considers East Broadway Location for Missoula College

University of Montana administrators are considering two sites for the new Missoula College building, President Royce C. Engstrom announced May 16. In addition to the South Campus site, UM will consider a location on University-owned property across the Clark Fork River, he said. The East Broadway property is immediately east of UM’s Montana Technology Enterprise Center facility on a seven-acre parcel of land. Read more

Yesterday

UM Plans Network Outage May 24 for Upgrades

All network and computing services provided by the University of Montana will be unavailable from 3 to 9 a.m. Friday, May 24, while electricians perform data center upgrade work. The outage will affect campuses in Missoula, Butte, Dillon and Helena, as well as state and local partners. The UM telephone system will remain available during the outage. Read more

Yesterday

UM Hosts Free Blue Mountain Observatory Public Nights

Explore planets, nebulae, star clusters and distant galaxies during eight upcoming free public observing nights at the Blue Mountain Observatory. The events are family-friendly, and children are welcome. The observatory, located atop Blue Mountain at an elevation of 6,300 feet, is operated by the University of Montana. Read more

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