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Stop Saying Kids Can’t Read

Everyone is talking about the reading crisis. But inside the “Mississippi Miracle,” it’s all about comprehension.

The End of Reading Is Here – Things are about to get worse, and fast.

Optimists once believed that universal literacy was inevitable. Now it seems that the age of reading might be a short anomaly in human history.

University of Montana’s College of Business Helps Grow Northwest Montana’s Entertainment Economy to a Near $300 Million Impact

The University of Montana’s expanded Entertainment, Events and Sports Management major is doubling enrollment and aligning workforce training with the region’s booming entertainment sector. Local venues and year-round live music are key drivers of this economic growth.

Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC) – Why do we do what we do? It’s not because every challenge is easy.

The businesses we support are just a small sample of the entrepreneurs and organizations helping shape our region every day. Their success strengthens our communities, creates opportunities for others, and reminds us why this work matters.

Startup World Cup – 10/21 – University of Montana – Missoula

Startup World Cup is a series of global startup conferences and competitions, powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures. It consists of 100+ regional startup competitions in more than 20 different countries around the world, leading up to the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley. The top startups from each regional event will fly out to the USA to compete for a $1,000,000 prize. The Grand Finale for Startup World Cup 2026 will be held on October 17 in San Francisco, California at the Hilton Union Square.

DOE Announces $10M in SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunity Supporting the Genesis Mission

American small businesses are invited to develop breakthrough technologies that advance the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission.

University of Montana Launches Workshop and Coworking Space in Downtown Missoula to Boost Startups

The VBX Entrepreneurship Workshop Series offers mentorship and practical training to local entrepreneurs. A new downtown coworking space provides a hub for startups to collaborate and grow.

Is the Age of Reading over and, if so, what has it done to our country?

Over the past 18 months, scholars have debated—and likely will continue to long into the future—why voters returned Donald Trump to the presidency. One intriguing theory: It’s because Americans don’t read books anymore.

Study Finds No Link Between Cell Phones and Brain Cancer Risk

A comprehensive analysis of 63 studies found no increased brain cancer risk from cell phone use, even after ten years. This challenges ongoing public concerns and offers reassurance for Montana’s telecommunications users.

Forever chemicals are hidden in farm soil. Scientists found a new way to remove them

Existing methods of PFAS cleanup are expensive. A new approach is an order of magnitude cheaper—and could also help fight climate change.