High tech and big data will lead University of Montana’s new course

I first heard University of Montana President Royce Engstrom define his plan to build a university for the global century 18 months ago during his state of the university address in August 2012.

Since then, I’ve been looking for signs of progress – key indicators of a large university moving in a new direction. What is the global century? More importantly, what does it mean to students, professors and a community somewhat dependent on the school’s continued success?

By Martin Kidston

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