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Candidate for job of president University of Montana to be named on Friday

The search for a new University of Montana president, one of the most important jobs in Missoula, is apparently nearing a turning point. On Thursday, Clayton Christian, the Montana Commissioner of Higher Education, sent out a press release saying that the name a "finalist candidate" for the job

Can’t heaven wait? | Mary Sheehy Moe

Can you hear the prayer of the children, softly pleading for silence in a shattered world? Last year Ukraine saw its sharpest increases in war-caused childhood casualties since 2022, averaging 16 per week. The number of children experiencing anxiety, trauma, and grief as a result of the endless Russian

University of Montana to host finalist for president position next week

MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana is moving forward in its search for a new president and plans to bring a finalist to campus as soon as next week. The university has been looking for a new leader since former President Seth Bodnar resigned from the position in January. Bodnar

MSU falls to the Vandals in Starch Madness

MSU falls to the Vandals in Starch Madness

The road to the NCAA championships ran through Idaho once again as Starch Madness returned to Boise. The MSU men’s and women’s basketball teams arrived with their seasons on the line and a shared opportunity to make a deep tournament run. This year’s Starch Madness took place

University of Montana athletics receives $3 million gift from estate

MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Athletics is receiving a $3 million gift from the estate of Gary J. Dunn through his widow, Judy Rigler Dunn. The gift will fund Grizzly softball, Lady Griz basketball and Montana football. Gary Dunn, a Helena native and longtime Griz fan, passed away in March at the

Ten candidates advance in University of Montana president search

MISSOULA — Out of more than 60 candidates for University of Montana president, 10 are advancing for further consideration, according to the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education. In January, then UM President Seth Bodnar announced he was stepping down to consider a different role in public service. He subsequently

Men’s Hockey squares off against the Griz in rivalry series

Men’s Hockey squares off against the Griz in rivalry series

The Men’s Hockey Club suited up against the University of Montana (UM) Grizzlies on Friday, Jan. 30 for its Senior Night Game in front of a sold-out crowd at the Ressler Motors Ice Rink. The ‘Cats came out victorious in the barn burner matchup, but were defeated by