Though hidden away in the rugged Rocky Mountains, The University of Montana has become more than a blip on the national radar screen this year. Newspapers and feature magazines shared with the world what thousands of UM students, staff, faculty and alumni already know — there’s something special about this place.

From college mascots to budding broadcast journalists, UM students bested counterparts from other top-ranked universities for their moments in the spotlight.

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