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Why Humanities Majors Are Winning the AI-Era Job Market
The winning move for humanities graduates and career changers is not to abandon their degree but to pair it with practical AI literacy, then reframe their reasoning and writing skills as the human layer that makes AI tools actually useful.
White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants
Discussed at a highly contentious meeting at the White House on Friday, the directive aims to create a new external committee with the power to veto awards in the nation’s vast biomedical research portfolio that do not conform to Mr. Trump’s political agenda, according to people with knowledge of the effort.
Bobcat Ventures – Investment Fund
Bobcat Ventures is a Montana State University student-led venture fund that leverages its unique position within the Montana entrepreneurial ecosystem to source and support early-stage startups across the 406.
NIH Funding Lawsuit Halts Over 4,000 Research Projects Nationwide
“This isn’t just illegal, it hurts every person served by this research and unravels years of work by the scientific community,” Shalini Goel Agarwal, special counsel at Protect Democracy, said. A class action lawsuit claims NIH blocked grants opposing certain political views, canceling thousands of projects. Montana researchers may face similar challenges if such screening practices spread.
Montana State to present research at Red Lodge community event Oct. 6
“This is an inaugural event to bring research happening on campus and in our research facilities around the state to communities throughout Montana,” Veselik said. “We look forward to engaging with cities, towns and communities around the state to have conversations about MSU research and how we are impacting the lives of Montanans.”
Cryogenics boot camp at Montana State’s QCORE provides students with intensive training
The camp was developed in response to a growing need for professionals experienced in operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the ultra-low temperature, low-noise environments in which quantum technologies operate.
Montana Tech has named its first chief artificial intelligence officer
Professor Chad Okrusch will lead Montana Tech’s approach to artificial intelligence, from classroom guidance to preparing students for careers increasingly shaped by AI. “AI is a unique disruption to both the social and technological system,” Okrusch said. “It’s changing everything we do in higher education.”
Grand Valley State Unveils $166 Million Tech Hub Amid Controversy
The Blue Dot Lab project aims to transform tech education and boost regional jobs but faces criticism over cost and transparency. Groundbreaking is planned for fall 2026 despite concerns from faculty and students.
University of Montana Office of Research and Creative Scholarship Newsletter
UM’s research community has faced substantial upheaval and uncertainty over the past few years. Despite this, we continue to meet the challenges and excel. This fiscal year, new grant awards and proposal volume demonstrate the resilience and drive of our faculty, staff, and students.
How To Choose A College In The Age Of AI
It still comes down to academic fit, cost and career payoff. But as artificial intelligence reshapes classrooms and jobs, families should also consider how colleges are responding and preparing students for the future.





