University of Montana

The University of Montana launched a new initiative this week designed to fully cover the cost of tuition and fees for qualifying in-state students.

Attorneys for a former University of Montana student charged with two counts of rape have subpoenaed the university for a complete list of attendees at a fraternity party. The Montana Kaimin first reported the subpoena, which MTPR verified through Missoula County District Court filings.

A longtime educator and former Montana Lt. Governor, Angela McLean, will temporarily take the helm at Bitterroot College as it prepares for the start of autumn semester.

There are low levels of phosphorus compared to nitrogen in Flathead Lake relative to other bodies of water, researchers found.

One side effect of Montana’s growing population is more conflicts between people and wildlife. To meet these new challenges, wildlife managers, and the academic programs that trained, them are adapting.

Tourism and spending in Montana returned to near pre-pandemic levels last year, according to research from the University of Montana.

Last year, archaeologists in Canada found hundreds of unmarked graves of children at the sites of former government- and church-run schools for Indigenous students. Eldon Yellowhorn, who studies this issue, is scheduled to speak at the University of Montana April 7.

A medical doctor and the University of Montana decided to cut ties this week after the doctor drew criticism for social media posts that were flagged for misinformation about COVID-19.

Shannon Schweyen claims she was fired from the position based on her gender. Court documents in Missoula federal court allege that UM’s athletic director Kent Haslam evaluated Schweyen more harshly than her male counterparts.

A tenured professor at the University of Montana announced through his attorney that he has resigned amid an investigation into his blog. This comes after a student newspaper reported the blog shared homophobic and misogynistic views.