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What it’s like to study abroad – The University of Montana Global Engagement Office

We love travel. Do you? UM offers students the exciting opportunity to study abroad in one of over 50 countries through three different UM sponsored programs: Partner Universities, International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP), and Faculty-Directed Study Abroad Programs. 

University of Montana Chosen to Lead National Cybersecurity Education Efforts

“Our goal is to develop a talent pipeline by training more teachers,” said Dianne Burke, CyberMontana director and Missoula College associate professor. “As the hub for cybersecurity education in Montana, we are thrilled to lead this multi-state effort.”

Montana State hosts event promoting job creation in quantum devices and systems field

“The meeting connects our expertise in quantum science with that in optics and photonics,” she said. “Workforce development is a key outcome of MSU’s two- and four-year programs, and an important aspect of our land-grant mission. It is also essential for economic development in Montana.”

Headwaters Tech Hub STEM Ecosystem call recording

In case you missed it, check out the recording to learn about the Headwaters Tech Hub and other STEM opportunities across Montana:

State of the University address delivered at University of Montana

University of Montana President Seth Bodnar hit on several key points at which the school is excelling

School Lunch: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

John Oliver discusses school lunch programs in the US, why giving kids free lunch is in all of our best interest and, crucially, why Gogurt exists.

Do You Know About the Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) Ag-Ed and Industrial Technology Center?

We are thankful for the many businesses and organizations that donate equipment and funds for necessary tools and machinery. The students return these investments by processing and donating food to the community.

This vertically integrated 100-acre operation, run entirely by teachers and students, is a Farm-to-Fork feather in the cap for MCPS.

Compound discovered at University of Montana making next steps in cancer trials

Jay Evans, a researcher from the University of Montana, explained that the path from university research to clinical trials is often challenging but rewarding. “Research really is a grind. It’s slow, it’s hard, there’s a lot of failures. But those successes when they happen… Those are rewarding and you see the potential is for things that you are working on to help people,” he said.

Flathead Valley Cmmunity College anchors rural Montana’s Lincoln County’s future

FVCC President Jane Karas said she has “lots of those kinds of stories” about locals who showed up at the college’s door jobless and left with a new career.

Four-day school weeks bring lower performance, higher costs, report says

The researchers say data analysis on four-day school weeks “demonstrates a disturbing trend for education in Montana.” They found that student performance under four-day school weeks declines the longer a district uses the schedule, and lags behind kids in traditional five-day weeks.