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Recent UM News and Highlights
Recent UM news and highlightsUM Responds to the Pandemic
Grizzlies of the Last Decade
The University of Montana Alumni Association highlights seven alumni who represent the best of Griz spirit through their trailblazing service and leadership.Be a Part of S.E.A. Change
Learn how you can be a part of S.E.A. Change!Odyssey of the Stars to Honor Blegen Sisters
Barbara and Judith Blegen Return for Celebration of Artistic JourneysFacetime: Dateline's Shane Bishop '86
Shane Bishop leads from behind the lens at "Dateline"
Interview by Courtney Brockman
Facetime: Stephanie J. Frostad M.F.A. '94
Painter Stephanie Frostad makes her living as an artist in MissoulaThe President’s Perspective
A message from Main Hall‘Odyssey of the Stars’ Honors YouTube Star
Emily Graslie Returns for Celebration of Artistic JourneysThe President’s Perspective
A message from Main HallA Night to Remember
Pearl Jam stuffs stadium with 25,500 fans‘Copper King’ Art Arrives at UM
Works from famous painters now belong to Montana Museum of Art & Culture’s Permanent Collection at UMHomecoming Art Show, Sale
Show featuring art by two outstanding UM alumni will be held Homecoming weekendStill Dancing: Kyiyo Turns 50
Kyiyo Celebrates Native Culture for 50 YearsOdyssey of the Stars
Event to honor award-winning producer and director Casey KrileyRussell's World
New MontanaPBS documentary explores icon of the American West
Five Receive 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award
The outstanding accomplishments of five UM alumni are being recognized with the University’s 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Notable & Quoteable
Campus notes and faculty quotes from around campusRock Royalty
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame beckons for Pearl JamSetting the Scene
Montana Rep celebrates 50 years with trip to China
Peach and Pitt
UM Dance program cemented its reputation as one of the best schools in the nation following an unprecedented showing at the recent American College Dance Association Northwest Regional ConferencePresident's Perspective
A letter to readers from UM President Royce EngstromIn Perfect Harmony
UM partnership ever-present as International Choral Festival rings in tenth anniversary
Notable & Quotable
Campus notes and faculty quotes from around campusGrizwald
Meet Grizwald, UM‘s cartoon bear. In frequent issues of the Montanan, we provide a drawing of Grizwald that needs a creative, original captionThe Bottom Line
Significant numbers, statistics and rankings regarding UMOdyssey of the Stars Honors Gogas
Annual event features UM alum and celebrated artist George GogasGrizwald
Meet Grizwald, UM’s cartoon bear.
Notable & Quotable
Campus notes and faculty quotes from around campusFacetime: Katie Weinner '01
Katie Weinner has cooked up quite a career since graduating from UM. A recent “cheftestant” on the twelfth season of Bravo’s cooking competition television show, Top Chef, the Rosemont, Minn., native currently lives in Salt Lake City, working as the chef/owner of local pop-up restaurant SLC Pop.Notable & Quoteable
UM has been selected as Montana’s host site for First Folio! The Book that Gave us Shakespeare, a national traveling exhibition of one of the world's most treasured books.Record Year for UM Fundraising Means More Scholarships for Students
Private support of UM reaches an all-time high this yearStriving for Excellence
Fund changes lives, one opportunity at a time
Maybe We’re Amazed
Sir Paul McCartney thrills fans with unforgettable concert at UM
Grizwald
Meet Grizwald, UM‘s cartoon bear. In frequent issues of the Montanan, we provide a drawing of Grizwald that needs a creative, original captionAn Artistic Vision
Couple expresses love of Montana and art through generous giftOdyssey of the Stars Honors Music Men
UM’s College of Visual and Performing Arts honor two of Missoula’s finest music teachers.Talking Points
TEDxUMontana Highlights the Personal Side of AcademicsArtifacts
UM's Evolving Fight Song
The storied history of UM's famous fight songBookshelf
Bookshelf
Featuring 10 new books with UM connections. Compiled by Ginny Merriam.Bookshelf: New Titles from UM Authors
Featuring 10 new books with UM connections. Compiled by Ginny Merriam.Bookshelf: New Titles from UM Authors
New titles from authors with UM connectionsBookshelf: New Titles from UM Authors
New titles from authors with UM connections
Compiled by Ginny Merriam
Bookshelf: New Titles from UM Authors
New titles from authors with UM connectionsBookshelf
New titles from authors with UM connectionsBookshelf
New titles from authors with UM connectionsFeature
President's Perspective
UM President Seth Bodnar shares his hope that each student at UM develops a confident personal voice.Voices of the Moment
Black student-athletes in Grizzly Athletics share their vision for a brighter future for all.Photos by Tommy Martino
Justice For All
The new director of the Montana Innocence Project has a UM law degree, a gift for fundraising and a lifelong commitment to racial and social justice.All In The Band
The New Big Sky Singers look back at 50 years of musical memories, friendship and a band of brothers that began at UM.Facetime: Larry Hufford
Managing a college is complex task, but Larry Hufford, evolutionary biologist and the new dean of UM's College of Humanities and Sciences, is used to life's intricacies.On the Cover
Robby Beasely, a UM freshman on the men's basketball team, shares his reflections and hopes for a brighter future.President's Perspective
UM President Seth Bodnar shares how Grizzlies are rising to the challenges posed by the pandemic with innovation, courage and selflessness.A Recipe for Good
Tobin Miller Shearer parlays the personal and professional into his students and scholarship as a white man directing UM's African-American Studies department. It's not easy. But nothing important ever is.Ahead of the Data
From Kafka to Climate Change
Celebrating the impact of 50 years of environmental studies at UM.
Facetime: Ryan Hansen
Ryan Hansen, UM alumnus and entrepreneur, operates LumenAd, one of the country’s top software companies. He says the journey from UM to recognition in Inc. magazine takes some Montana scrappiness and Grizzly grit.
On the Cover
Rhys McKinstry, UM alumnus, shares his reflections on graduating from UM in the time of COVID-19.President's Perspective
UM President Seth Bodnar and Dr. Chelsea Bodnar share their vision for S.E.A. ChangeThe Long Haul
For one UM alumna, a career in the male-dominated trucking industry took some Montana grit and a liberal arts degree.SAFE
S.E.A. begins with 'S' because safety rests at the heart of the University of Montana's mission to provide access to a quality education.S.E.A. Change Spotlight: Libby Metcalf
Through teaching, mentoring and leading, Metcalf advances S.E.A. Change at UMUM Trailblazers
Front-runners, trailblazers and fearless champions for others. At a sweeping time for women, here are seven UM student leaders making their mark.Programs that Empower and Accelerate Women
Learn about campus programs that support all women while advancing gender equity
A Campaign for UM
Historic effort invites supporters to Think Big. Be Bold.Scholarships Launching Lives
Donors have gifted and pledged more than $100 million for student support during Campaign Montana.Programs for Progress
New UM programs have far-reaching impacts.Student Success: The Heart of Everything
Our mission is to ensure a high-quality education is accessible to all walks of life.Thinking Big With Buildings
Building dynamic spaces that are conducive to innovative learning.Funding Elite Educators
Supporting UM's legacy of research and public education.Coloring Outside the Lines
Lynne Avril illustrates bestselling children’s books, composes museum-quality paintings and sketches strangers on bar napkins. She also plays the blues.125 Years and Counting
UM celebrates milestones of academics, achievement and growthThe Big Picture
Photographer Holly Andres cultivates dual careers in fine art and high-end editorial worldsMission Accepted
New President Seth Bodnar brings passion for service and high achievement to UMCircles Never End
‘Play Me Montana’ brings Tim Ryan Rouillier back to where it all beganIn the Best of Health
New initiative aims to open opportunities for UM to solve the most pressing medical issues plaguing our population
Center Stage
Lily Gladstone is a star on the rise, but her Blackfeet identity and UM roots keep her grounded in the capricious world of showbiz
Artifacts: Friends, Grizzlies, Countrymen, Lend Me Your Ears
Shakespeare's First Folio set to visit UMA Proper Fit
UM History Professor Anya Jabour’s expertise plays a critical role in the new PBS Civil War drama Mercy Street
Music to Our Ears
Readers respond with memories of their concert experiences at UMFamily Ties
On the biggest stage in Hollywood, Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons ’78 delivers a simple yet potent message: Call your mom and dad, because he can’t call his
Artifacts: For Those About To Rock
Hopefully the posters pictured here will conjure nostalgia and spark memories. Please share your stories by sending an e-mail to themontanan@umontana.edu.A Work of Art
MMAC celebrates 120th anniversary with 120 pieces from the Permanent Collection
Extended Learning
MOLLI breathes new life into continuing education at UM
Making a Difference
UM Doles Out Awards for Promoting Campus DiversityGood Humor
Stand-up Comedian, UM Alumnus Chris Fairbanks to Entertain Crowds at Big Sky Documentary Film Festival