The third in a series of four Congressional Primary Debates continued to focus on agricultural and rural issues as District 1 democratic candidates Cora Neumann, Monica Tranel and Tom Winter took to the stage in Montana State University’s Inspiration Hall. The debates are moderated by Jim Sargent and co-sponsored by Montana Farmers Union, Unit...
Former Gov. Racicot Celebrates 50th Anniversary of State Constitutional Convention
To mark the 50th anniversary of Montana’s 1972 Constitutional Convention Montana State University held a panel discussion on the document’s lasting impact on the state. Among the panelists was former Governor Marc Racicot who noted the constitution’s unique reflection of its citizens at the time.
MSU Recognized As One Of The Top Universities For Veterans
Montana State University recently ranked 3rd in the Top Ten Military Friendly Schools in the country by MilitaryFriendly.com. MSU rose from 9th last year and Veterans Service Director Joseph Schumacher has an idea of what led to this leap.
MSU Reports High Enrollment & Retention Numbers
Montana State University reported its second highest spring headcount ever today as well as strong graduate student enrollment and retention. The official headcount shows MSU has 15,608 total students a 4% increase over spring 2021. It is second only to spring 2019 when the university enrolled 15,694.
Montana Manufacturers Dodge Economic Setbacks In 2020
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic the manufacturing industry in Montana fared relatively well in 2020 and is on track to return to pre-pandemic levels of business. According to a new report from both the University of Montana and Montana State University with the largest sectors being petroleum and coal and wood products it gener...
COVID-19 Omicron Variant Found In Montana
The state health department confirmed the omicron variant has been detected in Montana. The sample that was confirmed Monday through testing at the Montana State Public Health Laboratory and at Montana State University came from two Gallatin County residents in their 30s who have travel history to South Africa where Omicron was first detected....
New MSU Study Finds Physical Activity Linked To Mental Health
A new study by Montana State University on the impact of COVID-19 on mental health found physical activity is a significant factor in staving off mental health challenges. The study highlights the cyclical nature of the relationship between activity and mental health. University of Washington School of Medicine’s Dr. Pooja Tandon recently expl...
Cybersecurity Program Coming To Select Montana Teachers
Teachers across Montana are getting a chance to bring a new education program to their school district. Great Falls College and Montana State University are tagging along with 12 national cybersecurity centers to help teach high school teachers the basics of cybersecurity. With hackers targeting more and more people every day the need for cybe...
MSU To Open New Native American Studies Building This Weekend
Montana State University’s American Indian Hall plans to celebrate its grand opening this weekend with representatives from tribes around the region and U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. Tuesday on Voices of Montana the head of MSU’s Department of Native American Studies Dr. Walter Fleming was a guest. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-co...
Montana Universities Adopting Various Mask Policies
State universities adopted guidelines this summer than can require students faculty and other staff to wear masks in classrooms and laboratory settings but at the University of Montana, the distinction is that faculty can elect to require masks in lab and classroom settings. Montana Tech reported Monday it continues to rely on strongly encoura...