Growing up in Taiwan, Corrina was surprised to meet an University of Montana representative at a local college fair. But it didn’t take long for Corrina to be convinced UM was the place for her. What it boiled down to: ‘opportunities.” To experience a new place, to study while immersed in a new culture, and [...]

University of Montana students (and roommates!) Molly and Hanna became Facebook friends on UM’s Admitted Students Facebook fan page before ever meeting at UM.

The decision to leave home in California for Montana was a difficult one for Meryl who grew up in a small agricultural town on the Bishop Paiute Reservation. Meryl found that the support from Native American and minority staff and students on campus eased her transition to The University of Montana. She discovered her true [...]

The UM Lacrosse Team.

Missoula, Montana has always been a longtime destination of trail blazers and pioneers. A playground of mountains and rivers, a community of thriving culture and arts, Missoula is also home to The University of Montana. A campus that was designed to launch great minds, and create life experiences that shape our future.

University of Montana anthropologist Kelly Dixon has spent her career chasing the true American West.
Her work in lost boomtowns and rugged landscapes has revealed a past that John Wayne’s Hollywood wouldn’t recognize. Excavations and hard forensic evidence constantly surprise her and defy conventional expectations.
Take, for instance, the digs she did with colleagues at a Donner [...]

A thrilling look into a team of courage and heart, with years of dominant performance under their belts, the University of Montana Griz girls always deliver on inspiring.

Listen to Ellie as she talks about what is like to experience the Wilderness and Civilization program at The University of Montana.

A pulsing thunder of athletic anticipation, prowess, and energy, the University of Montana Griz Basketball team will leave heads turned and hearts pounding.

Riveted with anticipation, the tunnel run signifies that a Grizzly kick-off is mere minutes away. Experience the team’s preparation, and the unforgettable explosiveness of Game Day at Washington Grizzly Stadium.

UM is a magnet for talent, and each year a community of musicians at The University of Montana train for that magic moment when the curtain rises. Expressing emotion that words could never capture, the students fulfill the passions of their audience and themselves.

The landscape of medicine is ever changing, and the opportunities range endless. At The University of Montana, the study of medicine allows people to live life to the fullest. Because in the end, its all about the people.

A touching moment of inspiration from University of Montana football history. The two time national champions have modeled the future for young athletes, inspiring the next generation with the vast accomplishments of our alumni and current players and coaches.

The mystery of flight has always been held within the wings of nature. At The University of Montana, biologists have harnessed the power of natural flight, working with such as NASA and Boeing to engineer new innovation in flight and aeronautical science.

A swelling rumble of town spirit and athletic performance at The University of Montana, where the Grizzlies are an epicenter of community excitement, and each heart beats maroon.

Science is bursting with excitement like never before. The University of Montana’s science department is full of wonder, mystery, and the power to make a difference. At UM, Professor G. Wiz always dreamed of saving the world, and now helps students to achieve that same dream.

Technology is the backbone of everything around us. At the school of business, The University of Montana fosters skills for life, linking together cultures and communities. Where is it all going? UM students will be among the first to know.

A Missoula native, Kelli decided to use The University of Montana’s internship opportunities to go to San Fransisco for 4 months to work with KPMG.

Shiloh’s family spends the weekend with her while enjoying some local University of Montana culture.

The University of Montana has some of the coolest clubs around; from our Fencing Club, to the Didgeridoo Club, UM students know how to get involved.

Like with many students the decision to leave home is difficult, but Neal discovered that it is very possible to find a second home.

Learning outside of the classroom is just as important as learning in the classroom. Students at the P.E.A.S farm learn about sustainable agriculture and what it means to give back to their community.

Many of our students chose UM for a specific reason or sometimes for several reasons. Jamie’s were for the opportunity to fish on one of the world’s most famous trout streams and then go to class all in the same day.

The transition between high school and college can be scary and exciting. Amy and Julie share their feelings about their first few weeks as freshmen.