Under the M

Welcome to UM's Employee News Site

UM is proud to present Under the M, a website about and for UM employees. It's designed to complement the weekly e-newsletter reaching more than 3,000 Grizzly employees.

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Fun Facts about UM

Bear Spray

Invented by a UM Grad

Carrie Hunt invented bear spray as a master’s student at the University of Montana in the 1980s.

100%

Law School Placement

The University of Montana’s Pre-Law Program recently recorded two consecutive years in which 100% of participating students who applied to law school were admitted.

The Lodge

Great food, beautiful space, carbon neutral!

The University of Montana’s Lodge Dining Center recently earned the grand prize for outstanding performance.

Obit Project

Podcast Named Best so Far in 2026

A podcast borne out of a journalism classroom at the University of Montana has been named to Apple Podcasts’ “Best So Far” list for 2026.

Three Things to Know About...

Presenting a new series for employees to learn about important topics that affect many. Sessions consist of a brief presentation by a subject matter expert followed by Q&A and discussion. All take place in the Employee Learning Space, Lommasson 2nd Floor.

Service on Search Committees - 11 a.m.-noon September 3
Payroll - 1-2 p.m., September 15
Upcoming November Elections - noon-1 p.m., October 6
Using Perform (for both staff and supervisors) - 11 a.m.-noon, October 19
Employee Well-being - 1-2 p.m. November 19
Upcoming MT Legislative Session - noon-1 p.m., December 3
Onboarding for Everyone - 2-3 p.m., December 14

Events

Explore the rich activities and events taking place at UM every day!