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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.

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Introducing Griz Fridays

UM is starting a new weekly tradition. President Jeremiah Shinn has proclaimed every Friday as Griz Friday, inviting students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters to wear UM's maroon and silver and celebrate the shared pride and connection that define the Grizzly community.
Rising Enrollment

The University of Montana recently posted its highest student headcount since 2017. The growth was driven by the largest first-year class in a dozen years and record retention.
Student Designs Drugs

Annie Buchholz’s first research experience was as an undergraduate student in a virology lab, exploring influenza and Nipah viruses, which are transmitted between humans and animals. She said learning about medicinal chemistry was "mind blowing."
Building Glacier Hall

Now under construction, Glacier Hall is a residence hall for the next generation of Grizzlies who want to experience Montana inside and outside. It will include more than 171,000 square feet, floor-to-ceiling windows and individual, climate-controlled rooms.

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First Physician Associates

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.
No. 1 Sports Town

Missoula, the home of the University of Montana Grizzlies, recently came out on top in the USA TODAY Sports Readers’ Choice 2026 for ‘Best College Sports Town.’

A photo of Monte holding a UM Griz Fridays proclamation.

Introducing Griz Fridays

UM is starting a new weekly tradition. President Jeremiah Shinn has proclaimed every Friday as Griz Friday, inviting students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters to wear UM's maroon and silver and celebrate the shared pride and connection that define the Grizzly community.

Rising Enrollment

The University of Montana recently posted its highest student headcount since 2017. The growth was driven by the largest first-year class in a dozen years and record retention.

A picture of Annie Buchholz in a white lab coat.

Student Designs Drugs

Annie Buchholz’s first research experience was as an undergraduate student in a virology lab, exploring influenza and Nipah viruses, which are transmitted between humans and animals. She said learning about medicinal chemistry was "mind blowing."

An architect rendering of the Glacier Hall building.

Building Glacier Hall

Now under construction, Glacier Hall is a residence hall for the next generation of Grizzlies who want to experience Montana inside and outside. It will include more than 171,000 square feet, floor-to-ceiling windows and individual, climate-controlled rooms.

ore.

First Physician Associates

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.