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A simple exercise from Yale’s Happiness Lab will help you make decisions that lead to long-term happiness

The creator of Yale’s popular class discusses how to transform your self-talk, change how you experience stress, and create space for serendipity.

Pitch Perfect: UM Professional Sales Course Equips Students With Real-World Skills

“No matter what discipline you are in, if you want to move into leadership eventually you are probably going to have to do some business development and sales,” Anzollitto said.

CBS 60 Minutes – AI-powered tutor, teaching assistant tested as a way to help educators and students

It’s called Khanmigo- conmigo means “with me,” in Spanish. And Khan..is its creator…Sal Khan, the well-known founder of Khan Academy – whose lectures and educational software have been used for years by tens of millions of students and teachers in the U.S. and around the world.

Montana only state missing from national childhood immunization reports

“We have a public health emergency, a disaster on our hands, without that data,” Stafman said at the time. “If and when an epidemic breaks out, we don’t have the tools to deal with it.”

Special education teacher shortage is critical in areas of Montana

“I do have openings for all kinds of teachers right now, and it’s been cut in half, but I’m still almost 400 teachers in need,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen.

Missoula-area teachers explore the use of artificial intelligence in schools

Montana’s education leaders have provided little guidance on AI so far. A spokesperson for the Office of Public Instruction says it has not adopted any AI best practices. The Montana School Boards Association is in conversation with state lawmakers about how they can support schools.

UM Business Class Pairs Data Analytics With Beer

Each fall semester, Chandler breaks his class into groups who work to answer different questions using the sales data. The analysis helped the Dram Shop track their business through the COVID-19 pandemic, develop the Dram Fam customer club and make price changes.

Unlock the Secrets of AI in Human Resource Intelligence (HRI) and take your HR strategies to the next level! – 12/11 – Missoula

Don’t miss out on this insightful session that will introduce the power of AI in workforce management!

Higher Ed Changes Loom Under a Second Trump Administration

Trump has vowed to eliminate the Department of Education in his second term. Even if he stops short, the administration will bring policy changes to colleges and universities and new scrutiny to diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

Montana apprenticeship program sets new enrollee record

The report, released during National Apprenticeship Week, found that 770 apprenticeships began in the first nine months of 2024. More than 680 businesses were offering apprenticeships to train workers, helping businesses fill jobs and overcome workforce shortages.

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