University of Montana

The University of Montana recently cut the amount of time its marching band plays during games. An online petition asking the university to walk back that decision racked up more than 1,700 signatures in less than a day.

News briefs: A trout population study, noise pollution inside Glacier National Park, UM wins discrimination case.

The University of Montana in Missoula is trumpeting not only a higher student headcount this semester, but also a record student retention rate.

A national education policy group has reversed course on its initial criticism of the University of Montana's elementary reading education program.

Native American studies at the University of Montana are getting a $1 million boost. The gift will support Indigenous humanities programs.

The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday blocked colleges and universities from considering an applicant’s race in the admissions process. The decision isn’t expected to impact admissions at state schools.

A new report from a national education policy organization gave a handful of Montana colleges an “F” grade for how well they prepare future elementary school teachers in reading instruction. The University of Montana’s education program is pushing back against that assessment.

Senior U.S. District Court Judge Charles Lovell died in Helena today at the age of 93.

A nonprofit that encourages civic engagement and voting among college students says it’s set to lose an estimated $50,000 in student fees next year. That information was first reported by the Daily Montanan.

The University of Montana has hired a new coordinator to lead efforts to return Indigenous remains held at the college back to tribal custody.