UM offers a vast array of courses, degrees, minors and majors to help you fulfill your academic and professional goals.
The Montana Way
At the University of Montana, we don’t just educate for success — we educate for personal meaning and collective significance. The Montana Way helps our students live boldly, learn deeply and lead with purpose.
Explore this curated content to discover UM's latest research advancements, student work, campus events, employee news and more.
-
Presidential Scholars Announced
UM welcomes 28 Presidential Leadership Scholars to campus this fall. Chosen for their academic excellence, leadership and commitment to service, these exceptional students come from across Montana and North America to join the Davidson Honors College. Future scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, physicians and advocates, they represent the next generation of Grizzlies ready to learn, lead and make an impact. Their arrival reflects the growing momentum, opportunity and excellence that define The Montana Way. -
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
Ready to call Montana home? The Apply Montana application is open and free for Montana residents, making it simple to apply to the University of Montana. In just one application, you'll open the door to world-class academics, unforgettable experiences and a future built on purpose. Your adventure starts now. Go Griz! -
UM's Ethan Walker is Clearing the Air
UM is full of rising stars, and one just earned national recognition. Ethan Walker, a researcher at the Center for Population Health Research, has been named a NISBRE 2026 “Rising Star” for his innovative work studying links between air pollution and cardiovascular health. As wildfires increase, so does smoke, and Walker developed a creative approach to helping people protect their health when air quality worsens.
-
Paul Lukacs Named Interim Vice President for Research
A UM alum, Paul Lukacs began his career developing more rigorous ways to count wildlife. Now, as interim Vice President for Research, he's committed to serving UM's research community with that same rigor. His goals are clear: grow the research enterprise and support innovative and creative production from its faculty.
-
A UM Education turned Arctic Research
A UM education took one graduate from subzero research camps on the Greenland Ice Sheet to a dream career in Missoula. Through hands-on research, faculty mentorship and real-world experience, she transformed scientific curiosity into meaningful work protecting water resources and advancing environmental solutions right here in Montana. Gehl now works as a hydrogeologist at an environmental consulting firm called GSI Environmental, working with data and modeling various project sites to check that water quality is within reasonable limits. -
On the Up and Up
The University of Montana Alumni Association's 2026 25 Under 25 honorees prove that Grizzlies don't wait to make a difference. From advancing science and public service to launching businesses and championing communities around the world, these young alumni are putting a UM education into action, and helping shape a better future.
Presidential Scholars Announced
UM welcomes 28 Presidential Leadership Scholars to campus this fall. Chosen for their academic excellence, leadership and commitment to service, these exceptional students come from across Montana and North America to join the Davidson Honors College. Future scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, physicians and advocates, they represent the next generation of Grizzlies ready to learn, lead and make an impact. Their arrival reflects the growing momentum, opportunity and excellence that define The Montana Way.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
Ready to call Montana home? The Apply Montana application is open and free for Montana residents, making it simple to apply to the University of Montana. In just one application, you'll open the door to world-class academics, unforgettable experiences and a future built on purpose. Your adventure starts now. Go Griz!
UM's Ethan Walker is Clearing the Air
UM is full of rising stars, and one just earned national recognition. Ethan Walker, a researcher at the Center for Population Health Research, has been named a NISBRE 2026 “Rising Star” for his innovative work studying links between air pollution and cardiovascular health. As wildfires increase, so does smoke, and Walker developed a creative approach to helping people protect their health when air quality worsens.
Paul Lukacs Named Interim Vice President for Research
A UM alum, Paul Lukacs began his career developing more rigorous ways to count wildlife. Now, as interim Vice President for Research, he's committed to serving UM's research community with that same rigor. His goals are clear: grow the research enterprise and support innovative and creative production from its faculty.
A UM Education turned Arctic Research
A UM education took one graduate from subzero research camps on the Greenland Ice Sheet to a dream career in Missoula. Through hands-on research, faculty mentorship and real-world experience, she transformed scientific curiosity into meaningful work protecting water resources and advancing environmental solutions right here in Montana. Gehl now works as a hydrogeologist at an environmental consulting firm called GSI Environmental, working with data and modeling various project sites to check that water quality is within reasonable limits.
On the Up and Up
The University of Montana Alumni Association's 2026 25 Under 25 honorees prove that Grizzlies don't wait to make a difference. From advancing science and public service to launching businesses and championing communities around the world, these young alumni are putting a UM education into action, and helping shape a better future.
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