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Carroll College announces plans for graduate physician assistant program

Cech said Carroll now has approval to start the multi-year process of getting accreditation for the 27-month program. Leaders hope to bring on a founding director by 2023. The first cohort of 34 students would start classes in fall 2025 and graduate by December 2027.

The ‘Viral’ Secure Programming Language That’s Taking Over Tech

Rust makes it impossible to introduce some of the most common security vulnerabilities. And its adoption can’t come soon enough.

Check out our latest C2M Beta “Overview Video” and RSVP for Showcase 2022 NOW

we are so excited to announce the Fall 2022 cohort of companies participating in our entrepreneur program. Blackfoot developed C2M Beta to accelerate innovation and empower promising leaders and early-stage Montana and Idaho startups that drive impact and value in the local communities. 

Analysis: Access Is Not Everything – With Inadequate Broadband Digital Dignity Is Lacking

New research shows that inadequate broadband can lead to waiting, forcing people to take up unusual schedules, miss work opportunities, and more. 

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte rolls out education priorities ahead of legislative session

Three key pillars were discussed:
· Parent Involvement
· Digital and Workforce Education
· Higher Teacher Wages

Montana University system to explore ‘sprint degrees

A new pilot program at MSU-Billings looks to meet health care workforce demands by accelerating academic timelines.

Keys to Improving the Rural Economy Are Many

With as many “keys” to improving rural economies as there are rural communities, many experts agree the “quality of life” often takes the center stage.

Manufacturing Industry Sees Significant Earnings Growth

A recent report reveals the wood products and food-and-beverage sectors are experiencing some of the highest earnings in Montana as the state outpaces the nation’s manufacturing growth

Rural recruitment key to solving rural physician shortage – The WWAMI Program / The University of Montana’s Medical Residency Program

KayCee Gardner is from Broadus, Montana, where it’s not unusual for a horse trailer to double as a moving van.

It was the beginning of Gardner’s medical training at the University of Washington with the WWAMI program. The aim of the program, accessible to medical students from Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho, is to create a pipeline of physicians to underserved communities by recruiting directly from those underserved areas. 

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