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Climate Research
UM research spans the globe. A first-of-its kind study by researcher Anna Klene suggests permafrost is thawing across much of the planet. Klene’s work frequently takes her to Alaska, and students often assist her.
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Rising Enrollment
The University of Montana recently posted its highest student headcount since 2017. The growth was driven by the largest first-year class in a dozen years and record retention.
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Montana's Student Regent
UM pharmacy student Quindy Gronley of Kalispell was appointed to serve as the student representative with the Montana Board of Regents this academic year. "I want to be a trusted bridge so that any student can approach me with an idea or concern," she said, "and I can carry it to a higher level.”
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Learning to Lead
UM music education student Emma McMillan knew she wanted to work in the classroom years ago. But she never expected it to happen before she graduated. Now, she's the first UM music ed student placed as part of the growing Montana Teacher Residency Program.
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Top Business College
The UM College of Business ranks among the top 15% of public undergraduate business programs in the nation, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings.
"Being recognized among the top public business programs in the country, and first in the Big Sky Conference, shows that a UM business education stands up against the best in the nation,” Dean Suzanne Tilleman said. “We're proud of that, and we're just getting started." -
No. 1 Sports Town
Missoula, the home of the University of Montana Grizzlies, recently came out on top in the USA TODAY Sports Readers’ Choice 2026 for ‘Best College Sports Town.’
Climate Research
UM research spans the globe. A first-of-its kind study by researcher Anna Klene suggests permafrost is thawing across much of the planet. Klene’s work frequently takes her to Alaska, and students often assist her.
Rising Enrollment
The University of Montana recently posted its highest student headcount since 2017. The growth was driven by the largest first-year class in a dozen years and record retention.
Montana's Student Regent
UM pharmacy student Quindy Gronley of Kalispell was appointed to serve as the student representative with the Montana Board of Regents this academic year. "I want to be a trusted bridge so that any student can approach me with an idea or concern," she said, "and I can carry it to a higher level.”
Learning to Lead
UM music education student Emma McMillan knew she wanted to work in the classroom years ago. But she never expected it to happen before she graduated. Now, she's the first UM music ed student placed as part of the growing Montana Teacher Residency Program.
Top Business College
The UM College of Business ranks among the top 15% of public undergraduate business programs in the nation, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings.
"Being recognized among the top public business programs in the country, and first in the Big Sky Conference, shows that a UM business education stands up against the best in the nation,” Dean Suzanne Tilleman said. “We're proud of that, and we're just getting started."
No. 1 Sports Town
Missoula, the home of the University of Montana Grizzlies, recently came out on top in the USA TODAY Sports Readers’ Choice 2026 for ‘Best College Sports Town.’
69.3%
Montana residents
The majority of UM students are from in-state
31.9%
First-Generation College Students
A third of UM undergraduates are the first in their families to attend college