University of Montana

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.

The Montana University System and University of Montana in a court filing Monday rejected allegations of gender discrimination and asked a U.S. District Court to toss out claims filed by one of the four female plaintiffs.

A tenured professor at the University of Montana has voluntarily taken paid leave after the university’s student newspaper, the Montana Kaimin, reported the professor’s blog shared homophobic and misogynistic views.

The dean and associate dean of students at the University of Montana’s School of Law are stepping down from their leadership positions. Earlier this week students protested their handling of sexual misconduct allegations.

It’s the enrollment report the University of Montana has wanted to release for the past decade. For the first time since 2011, more students are enrolling at UM — and they’re sticking around.

As COVID-19 cases overwhelm Montana hospitals, the state’s two largest universities announced expanded masking requirements.

Students are returning to fall classes at Montana Universities at a time when COVID cases are increasing. Mask mandates are now in place at Montana’s two largest universities.

Eighteen more women have joined a lawsuit alleging that the University of Montana and officials at the school discriminated against female employees.