https://youtu.be/grN6GdqIhIo (KPAX) The University of Montana is now offering reduced room and board and free math tutoring for students taking at least six credits over the summer. This comes after years of decreasing enrollment and course restructuring. Winter session courses were offered until last school year, when they were cut due to budgeting issues. Vice … [Read more...] about UM lowers housing costs for summer students

Eight University of Montana journalism students will journey through western Canada this month to report on energy and environmental issues, including a proposed oil pipeline expansion project. The student reporters will investigate how the project could drastically affect not only our northern neighbor’s energy economy, but that of the United States as well. After … [Read more...] about UM journalism students heading to Canada to report on tar sands, oil pipeline

The University of Montana is enhancing its summer semester options this year by offering more classes, free math tutoring and discounted on-campus housing for students. Summer courses can help students shorten their time to graduation while providing the chance to take part in unique experiential learning opportunities, complete general education requirements, learn in … [Read more...] about UM boosts summer semester, offers on-campus housing discounts

University of Montana Regents professor of biology Emeritus, Fred Allendorf, was recently elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Allendorf is one of more than 200 new members who constitute the Academy’s 239th class, which is made up of some of the world’s most accomplished scholars, scientists, writers and artists, as well as civic, business and philanthropic … [Read more...] about UM Regents professor Allendorf elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

The University of Montana announced on Monday a new contract for head basketball coach Travis DeCuire. The agreement replaces his previous contract, signed last spring, and extends through June 30, 2022. The three-year deal is the maximum length Montana's Board of Regents allows. DeCuire just completed his fifth season at his alma mater, leading Montana to the NCAA … [Read more...] about UM, DeCuire agree to new three-year contract