University Relations

Mission

University Relations serves the public and The University of Montana by distributing accurate and timely information about UM, producing useful and interesting publications and enhancing the image of UM and higher education through outreach and marketing activities.

About Us

The award-winning University Relations team promotes The University of Montana's public image by communicating UM achievements to news media, parents, donors, lawmakers, educators and prospective students. We also help the campus communicate with itself.

We aim to put the University's best foot forward, which isn't hard to do considering the institution's academic and athletic excellence.

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UM Bricks Leave A Lasting Legacy

Become a permanent part of The University of Montana campus by having your name -- or another special person's -- engraved on a brick in Centennial Circle.

Centennial Circle was established in 1993, when UM celebrated its 100th birthday. Paved with red bricks, the circle surrounds Rudy Autio's landmark grizzly bear statue, located on the western edge of UM's Oval. With its classic Main Hall and Mount Sentinel backdrop, the circle remains a favorite place for picture-taking.

Centennial Circle Bricks cost $150 each and may be engraved with the names of students, alumni, family members, friends, teachers and anyone else who merits special recognition. Brief messages also are an option. Bricks may be engraved with up to three lines of 14 characters per line. Proceeds from brick sales go toward special UM projects and marketing.

For more information, visit the Centennial Circle Bricks Web site or call University Relations at 406-243-2522.