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Missoula named ‘Best College Sports Town’ in USA Today poll
Missoula, the home of the University of Montana Grizzlies, recently came out on top in the USA TODAY Sports Readers’ Choice 2026 for ‘Best College Sports Town.’

UM study looks at e-bikes in the wild
Cary Shimek
(UM News Service) Terms like “e-mountain bike” are fighting words to some folks.
University of Montana doctoral student Abigail Fuesler learned that firsthand this summer while studying public land trail use at Thompson Park south of Butte. As she sur...

UM names leading researcher as first endowed chair of fisheries science
The University of Montana recently named Yoichiro Kanno, one of the nation’s leading fisheries scientists, as the newest endowed chair in its top-ranked Wildlife Biology Program.

UM spotlights MMIP crisis in new play
When the genesis of “Can’t Drink Salt Water” came to playwright Kendra Mylnechuk Potter, the heady subject matter and intense responsibility of representing it made her hesitant to bring it into the world

UM hits another research record at $149.9 million
The high mark from the previous year was $143.8 million.

UM student represents Montana youth at climate summit
The annual conference is the largest international climate summit in the world, where delegates from almost every country join business leaders, scientists and activists to discuss climate science and policy.

Griz to host South Dakota in round 3 on ABC broadcast
No. 3 Montana advanced to the quarterfinal for the 16th time in program history on Saturday with a dominant 50-29 win over No. 14 South Dakota State.

Griz roll past Portland State to stay unbeaten
The No. 2 Montana Grizzlies improved to 11-0 on the season with a dominant 63-17 win over Portland State at Providence Park in the Rose City on Saturday.

Griz soccer wins shootout, claims Big Sky championship
Montana won the shootout 4-2, the Grizzlies going a perfect 4-for-4 on their tries, sending Montana to its seventh NCAA tournament.

Griz survive Eastern Washington’s pass attack, barely
The 51st meeting between the two old foes was no different on Saturday, as the No. 2 Griz survived a second-half lull to beat the Eagles 29-24 and stay undefeated at 10-0 on the season and 6-0 in Big Sky play.
