College of Forestry and Conservation
2020 ARCHIVES
December
College of Health
For Young Children, Talking is Teaching
College of Education
UM Awarded Top Honors for Master’s Counseling Program
College of Health
Research
UM Named COVID-19 Vaccine Provider, Distributor
Research
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Bio Station’s Flathead Lake Plays Important Part in Climate Change Lake Study
College of Education
College of Forestry and Conservation
Griz In The Wild: UM Student to Depart for Remote Alaskan Teaching Experience
University of Montana
UM Distributes $1 Million for Children’s Services
University of Montana
Students
UM Students Make Fall Semester Dean’s List, 4.0 List
University of Montana
Mixing Maroon and Missoula: Heart of Grizzly Campaign Announced
College of Humanities and Sciences
Researchers Model Impacts of Warming Waters on Fish Physiology
November
University of Montana
Students
UM Announces 2020 Fall Semester Candidates for Graduation
University of Montana
Missoula Wins Big During Can the Cats Food Fundraiser
College of Humanities and Sciences
University of Montana
UM Yields Rhodes Scholar Finalist, First in 5 Years
College of Humanities and Sciences
Famed UM Biologist Earns Montana’s Highest Professor Rank
College of Forestry and Conservation
UM Research Tracks Forest Management Attitudes in the Crown of the Continent
College of Humanities and Sciences
Montana Model UN Announces Student Winners
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Bio Station Researchers Receive Fellowships to Investigate Climate Change
University of Montana
UM Student Wins Fellowship to Reduce Minority Health Disparities
Students
College of the Arts and Media
University of Montana
Grizzly Gamers: UM’s New Game Design Major, Esports Team Capture the Future
Davidson Honors College
UM Davidson Honors College Announces Second Class of Distinguished Alumni
College of Business
UM Entertainment Management Students Help Feed Montana
College of the Arts and Media
UM Highlights Choreographers With ‘Dance Up Close’
College of Business
UM Awarded $300K for COVID-19 Economic Recovery for Women in Business
College of Forestry and Conservation
UM Study Reveals Patterns That Shape Forest Recovery After Wildfires
Research
College of Forestry and Conservation
UM Research Essential to Global Arctic Animal Migration Archive
University of Montana
Students
Athletics
College of the Arts and Media
Grizzly Esports Eye Brawl of the Wild, Can the Cats Titles
College of the Arts and Media
MMAC to Open Exhibition of Depression-Era Prints
October
College of Business
Female Students Shine in UM’s Annual Business Startup Competition
University of Montana
Despite 2020, Can the Cats Food Drive Continues
University of Montana
UM Mansfield Center Consortium Awarded $4.2 Million
College of the Arts and Media
University Hires New Arts, Media Dean
University of Montana
Montana Public Radio Fall Fundraiser tops $274,000
College of the Arts and Media
UM School of Journalism Names Spring 2021 Pollner Distinguished Professor
College of the Arts and Media
UM Presents ‘The Theory of Relativity’ Musical
College of Forestry and Conservation
UM Climate Office Awarded $21 Million to Bolster Montana Weather Stations, Snowpack Data
College of Business
UM College of Business Once Again Atop the Big Sky
College of Forestry and Conservation
UM Professor Summarizes Role of Climate Change in 2020 Fire Season
College of Humanities and Sciences
Research
UM Awarded Grant to Bolster Native STEM Education
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Geosciences Student Receives Funding from Department of Energy
University of Montana
Research
UM, MT Health Department Partner to Grow COVID-19 Testing Capacity
College of the Arts and Media
UM’s School of Theatre & Dance to Present ‘Dance Underground’
College of Business
UM College of Business Grad Programs Continue Growth
University of Montana
Four UM Faculty Selected as 2020 MUS Teaching Scholars
Research
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Researchers Help Study Largest Estimated Greenland Ice Loss
University of Montana
For Sale: Bricks of History
College of Health
UM Researcher Earns Multiple Awards for Ear, Skin Science
University of Montana
UM Announces New Certificate of Nonprofit Administration
College of Health
University of Montana
Montana Geriatric Education Center Receives Funds for Telehealth Services
September
Students
Davidson Honors College
UM Names 13 Dean’s Leadership Scholars
School of Law
UM Law Bar Pass Rate Soars to 94.5%
College of the Arts and Media
UM to Present ‘Six Degrees of Separation’ in October
University of Montana
UM Scientists Study Shifts in Forest Cover Caused by Fires, Climate Change
University of Montana
School of Law
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Creates Native Think Tank, Policy Institute for Montana Tribes
University of Montana
UM Foundation
$450.9 Million ‘Campaign Montana’ Concludes With State Higher Education Giving Record
UM Foundation
Alumni
University of Montana
UM Alumni Receive Bucklew Service Award
University of Montana
Alumni
UM Selects 2020 Distinguished Alumni
University of Montana
UM Announces Winter Session for Students to Continue Academic Progress
College of Health
UM to Hold Public Comment Period on New Institute
University of Montana
UM to Celebrate American Indian Heritage Day With Week of Activities
University of Montana
Research
UM Receives Largest Single Research Award in Its History
College of Business
UM College of Business Names New Dean
University of Montana
UM Develops Program for Incarcerated Men to Connect With Their Children
University of Montana
UM Enrollment Figures Reveal Commitment to Meeting Student Needs During Pandemic
College of Business
Business Startup Challenge Scheduled for Oct. 2
University of Montana
UM Makes Historical Literary Journals Available Online
College of the Arts and Media
UM Launches Theater Season With “She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms”
Research
University of Montana
UM Earns Grant to Boost Research Network Infrastructure
University of Montana
Students
UM Names Inaugural Class of Provost Honors Student Scholars
University of Montana
UM Mansfield Center Launches Inaugural Virtual Exchange with Tohoku University
University of Montana
New $6 Million Grant Promises Greater Insights Into Biological Data
August
Students
Davidson Honors College
UM Names 2020 Presidential Leadership Scholarship Winners
College of the Arts and Media
University of Montana
Museum at UM to Open Exhibition of Art Books
College of Forestry and Conservation
Research
UM Research: Songbirds Reduce Reproduction to Help Survive Drought
College of Health
UM Announces New Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health
University of Montana
UM Plans Virtual State of the University Address for Aug. 27
Research
UM Sets Record for Research Activity
University of Montana
UM Hires New Associate VP for Enrollment Management
University of Montana
University Institute Forms Statewide Advisory Board to Improve Montana Health Care
College of Forestry and Conservation
University of Montana
UM Travel Institute: 2020 Tests Montana Tourism
University of Montana
UM Announces New Director of Prestigious Scholarships
University of Montana
UM Awarded Federal Grant to Support Disadvantaged Students
University of Montana
Alumni
Montana Public Radio Reporter Wins Daniel Schorr Journalism Prize
University of Montana
Faculty and Staff
Students
Distribution Planned for UM Healthy Griz Kits
College of Health
University of Montana
SpectrUM Awarded $671K for Hands-On STEM Education Across Montana
University of Montana
UM Summer Enrollment Up Third Year in a Row
University of Montana
UM Names First Director of S.E.A. Change Initiative to Advance Gender Equity
University of Montana
UM’s Urey Lecture Hall Transformation Nears Completion
Research
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Bio Station Fights Shoreline Erosion with Innovative Gravel Beach
Research
University of Montana
UM Listed Among Best Universities for Solving the Coronavirus Pandemic
University of Montana
Research
UM Research Honored for International Impact
July
College of Health
UM Students Stepping up to Help with Campus COVID-19 Preparations
University of Montana
Turning of the Stone: UM Replaces Bricks, Paves New Oval Walkways
University of Montana
Community Members, Organizations Invited to Open Forum on University Design
University of Montana
UM Mansfield Center Receives Grant to Connect U.S., Egyptian Youth
College of Humanities and Sciences
Research
University of Montana
UM Chemist Receives $425K for Cutting-Edge Research, Buoying Women in STEM
College of Humanities and Sciences
Research
UM Research Helps Humans Become Amazing Crop Sensors
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Launches History Internships Focused on COVID-19
College of Health
UM Family Medicine Residency Program Earns $2.5M Grant
University of Montana
UM Releases Healthy Return Plan for Fall Semester
Research
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Research Provides Insights into Seabirds that Fly and Swim
Research
College of Forestry and Conservation
UM Bio Station Researchers Unlock Mystery of Subterranean Stoneflies
College of Health
UM Family Medicine Residency Program Welcomes Class of 2023
June
Faculty and Staff
UM Information Technology Launches Program for Distance Learning
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Alumna Wins Competitive U.S. Critical Language Scholarship
Research
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Researcher Helps Reveal Changes in Water of Canadian Arctic
Research
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Signs Agreement with Institute in Bhutan
College of the Arts and Media
Montana Museum of Art and Culture Opens Student-Curated Exhibition
College of Forestry and Conservation
National Search Yields New UM Forestry Dean
College of Humanities and Sciences
Research
UM Geosciences Program Awarded $1.4M for Mountain Watershed Research
University of Montana
College of the Arts and Media
UM Presents Honorary Doctorate Via Virtual Ceremony
College of the Arts and Media
UM Journalism Student Wins National Multimedia Championship
University of Montana
UM Plans Temporary Detour to M Trail
University of Montana
UM Creates University Design Team to Chart Direction of Flagship’s Future
Research
College of the Arts and Media
UM Leads Effort to Assist Montana Reservation with Pandemic Protective Equipment
University of Montana
Montana Public Radio Concludes Delayed 2020 Spring Pledge Week
University of Montana
UM to Renovate Popular M Trail
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Graduate Earns Fulbright Assistantship to Uruguay
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Adds Software Engineering to Robust Lineup of Data and Technology Programs
University of Montana
Students Make UM Spring Semester Dean’s List
Research
College of Humanities and Sciences
International Study Reveals Municipal Wastewater Treatment Effects on Lake Health
College of Forestry and Conservation
UM Starts Degree in Environmental Science and Sustainability
May
Alumni
College of Forestry and Conservation
University of Montana
UM Graduate Awarded Fulbright for Iceland Energy Studies
University of Montana
Montana Public Radio Wins Regional Murrow, Associated Press Awards
Research
University of Montana
College of Forestry and Conservation
Survey: Montana Tourism Anxious as COVID-19 Impacts Continue, Travelers Feel Safer
University of Montana
Students
Micro-Internships Provide UM Students Big Resume Building Opportunities
University of Montana
UM to Light Main Hall and M to Honor Area High School Grads
College of Humanities and Sciences
Research
College of Forestry and Conservation
Wildlife Biology Master’s Student Awarded Fulbright Scholarship
College of the Arts and Media
University of Montana
UM Grad and Filmmaker to Travel to Mexico on Fulbright Scholarship
University of Montana
UM Updates Schedule for Fall Semester
University of Montana
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Communication Studies Graduate Awarded Fulbright Scholarship
University of Montana
UM Art Museum Reopens With Popular Monte Dolack Exhibition
University of Montana
Research
UM Researchers Study How COVID-19 Affects Missoula Trails, Outdoor Recreation
College of Forestry and Conservation
University of Montana
New Study Shows Persistence of Meltwater Biodiversity Despite Glacier Loss
Research
College of Forestry and Conservation
University of Montana
UM Tourism, Recreation Institute Lands National Park Service Contract
University of Montana
Montana Public Radio Reschedules Spring Pledge Drive
College of the Arts and Media
University of Montana
UM Journalism School Welcomes Fall Pollner Professor
University of Montana
Students
UM Plants Trees at Ranch to Commemorate 2020 Graduates
Alumni
University of Montana
UM Alumni Association Announces Grizzlies of the Last Decade
Students
University of Montana
UM Announces Spring Semester Graduates
University of Montana
College of Health
It’s a First: UM Graduate Student Earns Top Speech-Language Fellowship
University of Montana
Students
UM Recognizes Outstanding Student Volunteer
College of Forestry and Conservation
School of Law
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Student Wins Prestigious Udall Scholarship
University of Montana
College of the Arts and Media
Students
UM Mansfield Library Makes Native News Archives Available
April
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Graduate Student Earns Major NSF Fellowship
College of the Arts and Media
UM Offers ‘Dance Up Close’ Artist Statements Online
University of Montana
Report: Impacts of Covid-19 on State Economy Will be Large, Possibly Short-Lived
College of Health
UM Celebrates Student Employee of the Year
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Researchers Urge Governments to Address Transboundary Mining Pollution
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Associate Professor Wins American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Researchers Work on COVID-19 Vaccine
College of Forestry and Conservation
UM Student Wins Prestigious Cartography Award
University of Montana
Broadcast Curriculum Continues on MontanaPBS
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Hires New College of Humanities and Sciences Dean
University of Montana
UM Launches Initiative to Aid Businesses Affected by COVID-19
University of Montana
COVID-19 Concerns Cancel In-Person UM Commencement
College of Forestry and Conservation
COVID-19 Concerns Montana Travel-Related Businesses and Travelers
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Regents Professor Produces Hand Sanitizer for First Responders
College of the Arts and Media
Griz Chat with Former National Geographic Editor Chris Johns
March
College of Health
UM Receives Over $10M for Research Center on Population Health
University of Montana
UM Dance Students Excel at Regional Conference
University of Montana
MontanaPBS, OPI Support Students with Online Resources, Revised TV Programming
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Scientists Play a Direct Role in Identification of Forests for Protection in Borneo
University of Montana
MontanaPBS Supports Home Learning for Families, Educators During School Closures
University of Montana
UM Physician-Scientist Alum Behind the Scenes of Coronavirus Research
University of Montana
UM Moves to Remote Learning March 23 Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
University of Montana
UM Cancels Study Abroad Programs Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Anthropology Program Makes Top 25 List
University of Montana
UM to Award Three Honorary Doctorates at May 9 Commencement
University of Montana
Griz Chat with Nicholas Kristof
Faculty and Staff
UM’s New Student Orientation, Advocates Win Awards
University of Montana
Feast or Famine: UM Bio Station Director Helps Shed Light on Microbe Evolution
College of Business
Powerhouse Digital Advertising Company Assists with UM Business Course
College of the Arts and Media
Popular Rock Musical Opens at UM
College of the Arts and Media
UM Students Curate, Share Prints from MMAC Collection
February
University of Montana
UM Plans Robust Infrastructure Investments
University of Montana
UM Ranks Well for Producing Peace Corps Volunteers
University of Montana
Montana Poll Examines ERA Knowledge, Marijuana Legalization, Data Regulations
Students
Missoula College
University of Montana
Missoula College Industrial Technology Career Fair Set for March 11
University of Montana
Baucus Institute Sends UM Students to National Campaign Conference
University of Montana
UM Poll Examines Economy, Elections, Job Performances
University of Montana
MTPR News Announces New Leader
University of Montana
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Nicholas Kristof to Lecture at UM
University of Montana
Philosopher, Author to Present Next UM President’s Lecture Series
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Postdoc Earns National Research Service Award
Military and Veterans
University of Montana
Students
UM Named 2020-21 Military Friendly School
University of Montana
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Researchers Study How Birds Retweet News
Faculty and Staff
Students
University of Montana
UM Mansfield Library Designs New Accessible User Experiences
University of Montana
Students
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Archaeologists Partner with Businesses to Uncover Missoula’s Forgotten Past
Students
University of Montana
UM Notes Spring Progress Toward Stabilizing Enrollment
University of Montana
College of Business
Students
UM Awarded $20,000 for Women’s Entrepreneurship
College of Humanities and Sciences
Students
University of Montana
UM Plans 3rd Annual Black Solidarity Summit
University of Montana
Students
UM Seeks Partners for Second Annual Big Sky Experience
January
University of Montana
College of Forestry and Conservation
UM to Host 103rd Foresters’ Ball
Alumni
University of Montana
Community Lecture Series at UM to Focus on 19th Amendment
College of Forestry and Conservation
University of Montana
Montana Tourism 2019: Nonresident Spending Down, Visitor Numbers Up
Students
College of Business
University of Montana
Alumni
UM Team Accepted Into Techstars Accelerator Program
College of Humanities and Sciences
University of Montana
Astronomy Program at UM Recognized for Great Value
University of Montana
College of Health
Athletics
UM Partners With Montana Colleges For Online Social Work Program
University of Montana
Davidson Honors College
College of Humanities and Sciences
Alumni
Students
College of Forestry and Conservation
New UM Scholarship to Keep Adventurous Alum’s Legacy Alive
Students
College of the Arts and Media
University of Montana
UM Dance Program to Present Benefit Concert
College of Humanities and Sciences
University of Montana
UM Math Professor Earns Prize for ‘City of Numbers’ Elementary Lesson
College of the Arts and Media
University of Montana
UM Journalism Student Wins National Recognition for Montana Ranch Documentary
University of Montana
Students
UM’s Mansfield Library Eliminates Fines
Students
College of Forestry and Conservation
University of Montana
UM Student Attends UN Climate Change Summit
College of Humanities and Sciences
University of Montana
UM Professor to Lead International Geoscience Research Consortium
University of Montana
Alumni
College of Humanities and Sciences
UM Alumna to Host Panel Discussion on Racial Equity in Montana, MLK Legacy
University of Montana
Students
College of Forestry and Conservation
Faculty and Staff
New Research Finds Ranchers Consider Diverse Factors in Managing Their Land
University of Montana
College of Humanities and Sciences
Students
UM Environmental Studies Grad Brings Indigenous Plant Knowledge to Community
University of Montana
College of Business
2020 Economic Outlook Seminar to Visit 10 Montana Cities
Students
University of Montana
UM Students Make Dean’s List, President’s 4.0 List
University of Montana
UM Student Puts Songbird Research Methods to the Test
Faculty and Staff
University of Montana
College of Humanities and Sciences
Students
Mathematics Educator Named 2019 MUS Teaching Scholar
University of Montana
UM Launches Joint Wildlife Biology and Public Administration Degree
Students
University of Montana
Faculty and Staff
International Student Educator Named 2019 MUS Teaching Scholar
University of Montana
Griz Winter Welcome Planned for Returning UM Students
Students
University of Montana
College of Forestry and Conservation
Faculty and Staff
Accreditation Marks 85 years of Forestry Education at UM
University of Montana
UM Art Museum to Celebrate 125 Years with Monte Dolack Exhibit
University of Montana
Professor Named 2019 MUS Teaching Scholar
College of Business
Students
University of Montana
UM Waives January Application Fees for Two Business Graduate Programs
College of Education
New UM Course Delves into Art and Science of Happiness
College of Education