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‘This magical place’: Montana State President Brock Tessman reflects on first year and goals

‘This magical place’: Montana State President Brock Tessman reflects on first year and goals

This story originally appeared in the MSU Exponent. Back in August, one of the first events Brock Tessman attended as University president was the annual M Photo with the incoming freshman class. “It was early in the afternoon — so the sun hadn’t quite baked everybody — but we’re bringing

‘This magical place’: President Brock Tessman reflects on first year and future goals

‘This magical place’: President Brock Tessman reflects on first year and future goals

Back in August, one of the first events that Brock Tessman attended as University president was the annual M Photo with the incoming freshman class. “It was early in the afternoon — so the sun hadn't quite baked everybody — but we're bringing everyone together like that and

Brock Tessman officially sworn in as the 13th president of MSU

For the first time in 15 years, the MSU community had the opportunity to inaugurate a new president. Brock Tessman was sworn in as the University’s 13th president at his investiture on April 2 as part of a two-day inauguration celebrating his appointment. The ceremony included performances by

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

“I’m graduating, finally, after 15 years”: President Waded Cruzado, Blue and Gold Forever

“I’m graduating, finally, after 15 years”: President Waded Cruzado, Blue and Gold Forever

On the second floor of Montana Hall, there is an office with shelves and shelves of memories. Footballs, honorary plaques and awards, paintings, stickers, pottery sets, belt buckles and even an empty container of Wilcoxson’s “Bobcat Batter” ice cream. Dozens of framed photos and books sit among plush bobcats

Presidential finalists visit campus, answer community questions

Presidential finalists visit campus, answer community questions

President Waded Cruzado announced her intention to retire in August 2024, setting into motion the process of selecting the next president of MSU. On March 21, the MSU Presidential Search Advisory Committee announced MSU’s two presidential finalists. Each finalist spent two days at MSU during the week of March