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Hunting Mentorship

Hunting is a rite of passage for many Montanans. And for many, they learn skills at the University of Montana by undergoing a hunting mentorship weekend at UM's Lubrecht Experimental Forest.
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.”
Best Student Photographer

Griz photojournalism alumna Maddie McCuddy is the 81st College Photographer of the Year — one of the world's most prestigious student photojournalism honors. No UM student has ever won the prize before.
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.’

A picture of a female UM student siting in a rifle.

Hunting Mentorship

Hunting is a rite of passage for many Montanans. And for many, they learn skills at the University of Montana by undergoing a hunting mentorship weekend at UM's Lubrecht Experimental Forest.

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.

A picture of Quindy Gronley with Main Hall behind her.

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.”

An image of Maddie McCuddy with her camera.

Best Student Photographer

Griz photojournalism alumna Maddie McCuddy is the 81st College Photographer of the Year — one of the world's most prestigious student photojournalism honors. No UM student has ever won the prize before.

A aerial picture of the UM Gallagher Business Building

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."