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UM Physician Associate Program Launches
Montana has a critical need for more physician associates, and UM is equipped to meet the demand. UM launched the state’s first public PA program this fall semester, addressing a major shortage of healthcare workers. The first cohort in the PA program features 24 students, including 20 from Montana, who are passionate about medicine and want to serve their communities.
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Under the Lights
Griz Nation returns to the mecca of FCS Football to cheer on the Montana Grizzlies against Southern Utah this Saturday, Aug. 29th. -
Common App is Open!
Ready to make your college list official? The Common Application lets you apply to hundreds of colleges, including the University of Montana, all in one place.
Why it matters: You can get your college application started now, giving you more time to explore your options, meet deadlines and put your best foot forward.
What to do: Create your Common App account, add UM to your college list and start your application. Your next chapter starts with an application. -
Welcome, Deans!
UM is kicking off fall semester with three new deans: Michael Lynn, College of Humanities and Social Sciences; Leslie Rissler, College of Science; and Jenn Snow, Phyllis J. Washington College of Education. Read more about these new top administrators and their plans!
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Let's Go Griz!
Missoula recently came out on top in the USA TODAY Sports Readers’ Choice 2026 for ‘Best College Sports Town.’ Griz Nation voted early and often to beat out communities that are home to some of the most well-known college athletics programs, including Tuscaloosa, Alabama – home to the University of Alabama Crimson Tide – and University Park, Pennsylvania – home to the Penn State Nittany Lions. Missoula was the only city in the Big Sky Conference to be named in the poll. -
Alumni Share Social Media and Influencer Marketing
UM alumni are making strides through work in social media and influencer marketing. Join this free virtual session to hear from a panel of alumni about their career paths, industry insights and the skills that helped them succeed. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn from some of the best in social media and influencer marketing!
UM Physician Associate Program Launches
Montana has a critical need for more physician associates, and UM is equipped to meet the demand. UM launched the state’s first public PA program this fall semester, addressing a major shortage of healthcare workers. The first cohort in the PA program features 24 students, including 20 from Montana, who are passionate about medicine and want to serve their communities.
Under the Lights
Griz Nation returns to the mecca of FCS Football to cheer on the Montana Grizzlies against Southern Utah this Saturday, Aug. 29th.
Common App is Open!
Ready to make your college list official? The Common Application lets you apply to hundreds of colleges, including the University of Montana, all in one place.
Why it matters: You can get your college application started now, giving you more time to explore your options, meet deadlines and put your best foot forward.
What to do: Create your Common App account, add UM to your college list and start your application. Your next chapter starts with an application.
Why it matters: You can get your college application started now, giving you more time to explore your options, meet deadlines and put your best foot forward.
What to do: Create your Common App account, add UM to your college list and start your application. Your next chapter starts with an application.
Welcome, Deans!
UM is kicking off fall semester with three new deans: Michael Lynn, College of Humanities and Social Sciences; Leslie Rissler, College of Science; and Jenn Snow, Phyllis J. Washington College of Education. Read more about these new top administrators and their plans!
Let's Go Griz!
Missoula recently came out on top in the USA TODAY Sports Readers’ Choice 2026 for ‘Best College Sports Town.’ Griz Nation voted early and often to beat out communities that are home to some of the most well-known college athletics programs, including Tuscaloosa, Alabama – home to the University of Alabama Crimson Tide – and University Park, Pennsylvania – home to the Penn State Nittany Lions. Missoula was the only city in the Big Sky Conference to be named in the poll.
Alumni Share Social Media and Influencer Marketing
UM alumni are making strides through work in social media and influencer marketing. Join this free virtual session to hear from a panel of alumni about their career paths, industry insights and the skills that helped them succeed. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn from some of the best in social media and influencer marketing!
68.9%
Montana residents
The majority of UM students are from in-state
32.7%
First-Generation College Students
A third of UM undergraduates are the first in their families to attend college