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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

Dirt Concern works towards purpose-built mountain biking trails

Dirt Concern works towards purpose-built mountain biking trails

Amidst the heavy traffic on multi-use recreation trails, mountain bikers often navigate more than just rugged terrain. Thanks to the local nonprofit Dirt Concern, upcoming trails at Bridger Bowl and Crosscut Mountain Sports Center will offer bike-specific, purpose-built areas for riding. Dirt Concern is Bozeman’s chapter

Executive orders, funding freezes have already shut down one of MSU’s programs — and more could follow

Executive orders, funding freezes have already shut down one of MSU’s programs — and more could follow

The state of research and federally funded programs at MSU is in flux as the University’s administration prepares for the potential effects of President Donald Trump’s executive orders and federal funding freezes. On Jan. 27, President Trump’s office and the Office of Management and Budget issued a

MSU office works toward sustainability goals

MSU office works toward sustainability goals

In 2012, MSU established the Office of Sustainability (OS) to advocate for and achieve the University’s on-campus sustainability goals. Since then, the OS has instituted different programs and policies to help reduce water and energy usage. The office manages projects, hosts an annual Sustainability Summit — an event where

La Niña signals snowy days ahead for Montana skiers

La Niña signals snowy days ahead for Montana skiers

With snow already coating the Bridgers, the excitement for ski season is building on campus. For skiers and snowboarders alike, the potential for a shift to a La Niña winter gives a promising outlook for heavier snowfall and a longer season. While the long-term snow forecast is largely unpredictable,

“Climate Week at MSU” highlights worldwide concerns

“Climate Week at MSU” highlights worldwide concerns

On Nov. 18, the United Nations 29th Climate Change Conference (COP 29) entered its eighth day of conferences and deliberations. That same day, Campus Climate Coalition (CCC) — a student-run organization on campus — launched “Climate Week at MSU,” held from Nov. 18 through 21. CCC is a subsidiary organization of

MSU alumnus shares paleontological findings about Arctic dinosaurs

MSU alumnus shares paleontological findings about Arctic dinosaurs

People tend to envision dinosaurs roaming in a hot and humid rainforest, but new research by an MSU alumnus working out of Fairbanks, Alaska, shows that dinosaurs not only lived in the Arctic — they thrived there. On Thursday Nov. 7, the Museum of the Rockies (MOR) hosted their monthly “Presenting