Universities and Economic Development

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The New-Collar Workforce – Advanced skills but no degree

There’s a huge, capable, and diverse talent pool out there that companies aren’t paying nearly enough attention to: workers without college degrees. It’s time for a skills-first approach to hiring and people management.

$4M Award Funds University of Montana Biomedical Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub

The UM-based hub will accelerate commercialization of biomedical innovation across Montana, Alaska, Idaho, and Wyoming, as well as help academic innovators develop medical products that address unmet medical needs across the U.S.

World’s Happiest Country Finland Offered a Master Class on How to Be Happy. These Are the 3 Biggest Takeaways

They are all great, science-backed tips for how to be a bit happier. But some Finns claim the real secret to their happiness is something else entirely.

Flagship public universities likely to cut more humanities, staff — especially in rural states

‘Are we going to revert back to “normal?” No, we will have a new normal.’

Montana State receives $6 million to enhance its research impact

“This is an exciting opportunity for MSU to increase its capacity to support and grow translational research activities that will stimulate local and regional economic development,” said Alison Harmon, MSU’s vice president for research and economic development.

Montana college students less likely to graduate than national peers

Of the nearly 1,300 freshmen who started at the University of Montana in the fall of 2017, fewer than half have graduated six years later.

How to Make Your Team Smarter

Wharton’s Adam Grant explains how leaders can unlock the hidden potential of their teams.

Montana State receives $26.7 million grant for facility to test and promote quantum technology

The 20-month grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York, will support MSU’s Applied Quantum CORE facility, to be located at the MSU Innovation Campus within the INDUSTRY Bozeman building, which is currently under construction. The grant funding will purchase equipment to test prototype quantum components in the extremely cold environments in which they operate.

Montana Tech to offer new construction management spring degree, scholarship money available

Students on the accelerated paths will incur less debt at graduation and begin earning a well-paying salary earlier. It is a win-win for the students and the Montana construction industry,” said Kenneth Lee, dean of the Lance College of Mines and Engineering.