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Evolution of a vision From classified research to driverless cars, the Montana State University Innovation Campus is poised to strengthen the Montana economy and student and faculty experiences

Located just off West Garfield Street, the MSU Innovation Campus is a 42-acre space where commercial firms will be able to focus on technology, biotechnology and health care. Here, businesses will work directly with MSU faculty and students to apply university research to real-world applications by developing technology and other products.

Becoming a world leader – Efforts MSU began decades ago have helped transform Bozeman into a thriving center of the photonics industry

The Montana Photonics Industry Alliance serves as a hub for Montana’s optics, photonics, and quantum companies, entrepreneurs, laboratories, and universities to commercialize, grow and sustain globally leading organizations that create high quality jobs and economic opportunity in Montana.

Bozeman ranked No. 3 college town in America

The ranking points to the growth in the city’s population and the campus enrollment in recent years, “which means a bustling downtown and campus.” The ranking also notes the nearby natural amenities as key to making Bozeman a “paradise for outdoorsy students.”

College course on ‘soft skills’ spreads in eastern Montana

From time management to conflict resolution, a new class at Miles Community College seeks to hone interpersonal skills at the high school level.

Montana ‘Year to Career’ Initiative to Create Microcredential Job Pathways

Twelve Montana colleges are currently being transformed over the next two years to become “engines of sustainable economic growth and regional talent suppliers,” according to EDL.

Decades in the Making: New University of Montana Art Museum Opens to the Public

“The new museum building will be transformative for the MMAC and the University,” said Chacón, who has led the institution since 2019 and spearheaded the long-awaited construction. “It’s an opportunity for the University to make this valuable resource available to the citizens of our state and visitors to the region.”

New cyberinfrastructure core facility supports Montana State University researchers, faculty

RCI’s services fall into three general categories: storage, computation and server hosting.

Flathead Valley Community College Receives $4 million for Future Entrepreneurship Center 

The college’s second major gift from Kalispell businessman Paul Wachholz will help advance business and entrepreneurship studies for FVCC students

UM Enrollment Up Again, Largest Growth Rate in 14 Years

This growth in enrollment is powered by 1,373 new first-year students, which is the largest incoming class at UM in seven years.

LAUNCH grants open next month in Idaho

The grant provides high school seniors a one-time opportunity to have 80% of their tuition paid for — up to $8,000. Students must enroll in apprenticeships, job training, community college, and university programs that lead to “in-demand” careers.

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Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative - Collaborative program design and execution and integrated programs fostering innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses

Big Sky Commerce is an integrated provider of merchant credit card transaction processing services, check processing services, Internet payment gateways, related software application products and value-added services.

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.