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Your Guide to Indoor Winter at UM

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 winter months with hiking, skiing and snow sports galore. But what about those who prefer a little indoor time during the winter? Afterall, it’s the…

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…

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…

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,…

Epic Montana Road Trips from Missoula

Epic Montana Road Trips from Missoula

Montana is made for exploring. The University of Montana and Missoula are the ideal basecamp for…

Your Guide to the UM Food Pantry and Bear Necessities

Your Guide to the UM Food Pantry and Bear Necessities

Bear Necessities is a campus agency that supports students who are experiencing basic needs…

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…

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,…

Eight Philosophy Classes to Expand Your Thinking

Eight Philosophy Classes to Expand Your Thinking

Across every subject, philosophy bubbles under the surface. The way you think, the way you see the…

How to (Easily) Commute Without a Car

How to (Easily) Commute Without a Car

Whether you’re car-free, sustainability-minded or tired of circling the parking lots on campus…

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…

How to Feel More Prepared for College

How to Feel More Prepared for College

College is an exciting time in one’s life. It’s a big step and comes with narrowing the scope of…

Free Resources for Every UM Student

Free Resources for Every UM Student

The University of Montana has several free resources to assist students of every background.…

Why Veterans and Military Families Choose the University of Montana

Why Veterans and Military Families Choose the University of Montana

Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be challenging, and finding the right…

15 Must-Do Experiences While Attending UM

15 Must-Do Experiences While Attending UM

So many experiences come with the time you will spend at the University of Montana. There’s the…

Campus Traditions: What Makes Us Montana

Campus Traditions: What Makes Us Montana

The University of Montana, established in 1893, has several time-honored traditions. From sports…