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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

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 announced

University of Montana president job draws high interest

The search for a new University of Montana president has drawn more than 60 applicants, according to a spokesperson for the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education. “We do not have an exact count at this time, as several applications are still being completed and additional submissions are expected,

Anna Lee “Anna Lee” Erickson

Anna Lee “Anna Lee” Erickson

Anna Lee Erickson, lovingly known as “Anna Lee,” was born on January 30, 1928, and was raised in Bole and Choteau, Montana. She passed peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories with family and friends. Anna Lee was the daughter of Walter Dauwalder and Irene (Jackson) Dauwalder. She graduated

Poll shows Daines with sizable lead over Democratic, independent challengers

Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, who was the first candidate to file for election this month, has a substantial lead against potential challengers to his senate seat, according to a new poll. American Pulse Research & Polling, a Republican-leaning firm, released a statewide survey on Monday that

University of Montana announces enrollment gain, with search for new president underway

MISSOULA — Enrollment is up at the University of Montana as “outstanding” candidates submit applications to be the flagship’s new president. UM announced this week its spring enrollment is up 3% more than last spring, with 11,123 students enrolled. A news release said it’s the fifth year in