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UM On second reference use "UM" or "the University." Use "UM" in headlines. UM-Missoula is no longer required. Don't use "U of M," "UM-M," " U.M." or a strange abbreviation like "the Univ. of MT. " As an adjective, "the UM" is fine: He talked to the UM students. As a noun, it's wrong: He attended the UM. See The University of Montana entry.

UM Advocates Use "Advocates" on second reference.

un- See prefixes entry, but in general, no hyphen: unnecessary, unarmed, un-American.

under way, underway Almost always two words: The program is already under way. Use "underway" as an adjective before a noun in a nautical context: an underway ship.

uninterested See disinterested, uninterested entry.

unique Means one of a kind, so use with care.

United States Spell out when used as a noun. " U.S. " is acceptable as an adjective: U.S. trade agreement.

U.S.D.A. Forest Service Use "the Forest Service" on second reference.

university Lowercase when speaking of no university in particular: High school students wonder whether they'll like university life. Capitalize when referring to UM: I've attended the University since 2004. See The University of Montana and UM entries.

University Center Spell out on first reference. Use "UC" on second reference.

University Center Atrium The central, open area in the UC.

University Center Ballroom

University Center Food Court

University Center Theater Movie theater located on the third floor of the University Center. Use "UC Theater" on second reference.

University Faculty Association No longer the University Teachers’ Union.

University Hall See Main Hall entry.

University of Montana See The University of Montana and UM entries.

University of Montana Forensics Team UM's debate team.

University of Montana Press

University Police In UM's Office of Public Safety.

University System See Montana University System entry.

University Theatre Located in the Fine Arts Building.

up- See prefixes entry, but in general, no hyphen: upgrade, upstate, uptown, upend.

-up Check Webster's for hyphenation. Some common listings: breakup, buildup, cleanup, lineup, grown-up, follow-up, close-up. If the word is used as a noun but not listed in Webster's, hyphenate. As a verb, use two words: Please clean up after yourself. We need to build up his confidence.

uppercase One word for noun, verb and adjective when referring to the use of capital letters.

Urey Lecture Hall Acceptable on first reference. See entries for Harold C. Urey Lecture Hall and North Underground Lecture Hall.

utilize Replace with "use."