University of Montana receives 98 applications for presidency

The University of Montana http://www.umt.edu/ has a first look at who might become its next president, drawing interest from candidates in 38 states and five other countries.

"We’re very pleased with the interest that has been created. To get 98 candidates, that’s a very excellent response," said Jim McCormick of AGB Search, the firm hired to help recruit for the position.

Initially, McCormick and others had feared the university might see fewer applicants because of the search’s timing: Most academic institutions seek to fill posts before the start of the fall semester rather than mid-year.

JAYME FRASER [email protected]

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