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Campus Traditions: What Makes Us Montana

Campus Traditions: What Makes Us Montana

Campus Traditions: What Makes Us Montana

The University of Montana is more than a place - it's a vibe. Our storied university, established in 1893, has several time-honored traditions. From sports traditions to mysteriously placed pumpkins atop Main Hall and an old-fashioned logging town…

My Experience in a UM Residence Hall

My Experience in a UM Residence Hall

Living in a residence hall is a common experience for most first-year students, and opinions about…

Make the Most of Your UM Experience with these Campus Opportunities

Make the Most of Your UM Experience with these Campus Opportunities

UM’s education is unmatched on either side of the Rockies, but there are certain campus groups and…

Run Wild in Missoula with Local Running Community

Run Wild in Missoula with Local Running Community

Missoula is a mecca for running and running community. Whether you’re interested in taking your…

What To Do in Missoula

What To Do in Missoula

Zootown, Garden City or Place of Small Bull Trout – call Missoula whatever you want; just don’t…

Your Guide to Club Sports at UM

Your Guide to Club Sports at UM

Club Sports are a big part of the University of Montana's campus culture. With 20+ teams and…

Your Guide to Indoor Winter at UM

Your Guide to Indoor Winter at UM

The mountain playground we live in provides fun times throughout the year, especially during the…

Get Involved with ASUM - UM's Student Government

Get Involved with ASUM - UM's Student Government

The Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM) is a dedicated group of elected…

Join UM’s The Oval Literary Mag or Submit Your Story

Join UM’s The Oval Literary Mag or Submit Your Story

The Oval is UM’s acclaimed undergraduate literary magazine, entirely comprised, edited and created…

My Experience as a First-Generation Student

My Experience as a First-Generation Student

My name is Roo Gibson-Andersen, and I am a freshman majoring in psychology and minoring in…

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…

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…