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Four Holidays Tips from UM Humanities

Four Holidays Tips from UM Humanities

Four Holidays Tips from UM Humanities

It’s that time of year when the tables are long, opinions are strong and conversations can run hotter than the gravy boat.

It's Great to be a Griz: Your Guide to the Brawl of the Wild

It's Great to be a Griz: Your Guide to the Brawl of the Wild

“Griz or Cats?” -- The way you answer that question can turn strangers into friends or draw a…

My Experience in Design and Technology for Theatre

My Experience in Design and Technology for Theatre

Hi, my name is Ronnie Avansino. I am from Reno, Nevada, and I'm in my senior year, studying for the…

The First-Gen Experience Told by First-Gen Students - Part 2

The First-Gen Experience Told by First-Gen Students - Part 2

Being a first-generation college student comes with additional challenges tied to trailblazing and…

The First-Gen Experience Told by First-Gen Students - Part 1

The First-Gen Experience Told by First-Gen Students - Part 1

Being the first person in your family to enroll in college comes with unique challenges and…

Study Food Systems Outside at UM’s PEAS Farm

Study Food Systems Outside at UM’s PEAS Farm

The University of Montana PEAS Farm is a 10-acre living, learning study site operated by the local,…

Explore the Parks, Tourism and Recreation Management Degree

Explore the Parks, Tourism and Recreation Management Degree

Love the outdoors? Passionate about people, places and protecting the planet? A degree in Parks,…

Invest In Yourself with an Interdisciplinary Minor

Invest In Yourself with an Interdisciplinary Minor

An interdisciplinary minor is a great way to make the most of your college experience at UM. The…

Hidden Gems Across Campus

Hidden Gems Across Campus

Our mid-sized campus in the Northern Rocky Mountains has a lot to explore. You might already be…

An Extrovert's Guide to UM

An Extrovert's Guide to UM

Calling all extroverts, outgoing persons and social butterflies. UM is the place for you. With a…

My Experience as an Out-of-State Student

My Experience as an Out-of-State Student

Out-of-state students like me comprise roughly 30% of the University of Montana’s student…

The UM Makerspace: A Jumpstart to Innovation

The UM Makerspace: A Jumpstart to Innovation

The UM Makerspace is a new area for students to explore technical skills and use machines to bring…

20 Summer Activities In and Around Missoula

20 Summer Activities In and Around Missoula

Like the foliage, Missoula springs to life during summer. With big, sunny skies, rivers, mountains,…

Take a Hike! -  Hiking Trails in Missoula

Take a Hike! -  Hiking Trails in Missoula

Missoula, home to the University of Montana in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, is a hiker’s dream…

My Research Experience at UM

My Research Experience at UM

My name is Julia Brink, and I’m a Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology major from Erie, Colorado.…

Best Places for Live Music On and Off Campus

Best Places for Live Music On and Off Campus

My name is Selisity, and among the many of my favorite sterling attributes of living in Missoula…

My Experience in the Davidson Honors College

My Experience in the Davidson Honors College

My name is Olivia Vesovich, and I’m pursuing a double major in English Literature and Women,…

Your Guide to Off-Campus Housing

Your Guide to Off-Campus Housing

Whether you are looking for a new spot after a stint in the residence halls or you feel like…

Eight Dimensions of Wellbeing at UM

Eight Dimensions of Wellbeing at UM

Your health is your wealth at UM. That doesn’t just include your physical health. It also includes…

An Introvert's Guide to College

An Introvert's Guide to College

Thousands of introverts flock to college every year. And for many, it’s the perfect place to find…