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MSU’s research enterprise continues to innovate

In the face of a changing national research landscape, MSU is working to maintain its position in the sector. Backed by about $300 million in funding this year, the University is constantly aiming to improve its top-rated research enterprise. As part of its land grant mission, MSU is called

MSU hosts opportunities for students to explore internships and careers

MSU hosts opportunities for students to explore internships and careers

Last Tuesday and Wednesday, students gathered at two separate networking events to meet employers from all over Montana. Here, Bobcats could inquire about internships, make connections and learn more about the networking and job application process. On Tuesday evening, the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship (JJCBE) hosted the

Generative AI is Ruining Our Ability to Think for Ourselves

Generative AI is Ruining Our Ability to Think for Ourselves

ChatGPT has taken college classrooms by storm. Its impact is everywhere — in group projects, our friends’ work and maybe even our own essays. While it may be tempting to let AI do the heavy lifting, we are only cheating ourselves. Our brains were created for thinking, and it should not

How MSU students are handling the transition to Canvas

How MSU students are handling the transition to Canvas

MSU students are reporting mixed reactions towards Canvas, the University’s new learning-management system. Some cite confusion over assignment accessibility while others appreciate features the old system Desire2Learn (D2L) didn’t offer. The Montana University System (MUS) selected Canvas after a vetting process that began in November 2021. The

MSU makes headway on construction, with more to come

MSU makes headway on construction, with more to come

Construction began for MSU’s new on-campus hotel on Sept. 19. The start of this project highlights MSU’s record-breaking infrastructure updates in recent years, which administrators said are designed with student and stakeholder needs in mind. The hotel’s groundbreaking comes amidst the busiest building period in

Graduate union raises concerns regarding compensation, housing

Graduate union raises concerns regarding compensation, housing

Graduate assistants (GAs) at MSU are raising concerns about low pay, lack of health insurance and housing costs that they say are driving graduate students to the breaking point. With contract negotiations underway between the University and the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) — the campus union representing GAs — leaders say real

Brock Tessman outlines his passion, purpose and plans for MSU

Brock Tessman outlines his passion, purpose and plans for MSU

Two years ago, Brock Tessman sat with his wife in the front seat of a moving truck headed for Michigan, wondering if they would ever find their way back to Montana. The couple decided that they would only return to Big Sky Country if the president position at MSU became