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Stay informed on Montana’s schools and universities. Discover news on K–12 reforms, board decisions, campus developments, and statewide policies.
Agriculture and National Security Drive MSU’s Record $289M Research Year
University’s research enterprise now larger than all other Montana institutions combined, supporting over 1,400 student researchers
MSU Expands Free Uber Program to Reduce Student Drunk Driving
CatCab service will operate every weekend during academic year, covering 15-mile radius around campus
Federal Government Orders Montana to Remove Gender Content From Sex Education Curriculum
State has 60 days to comply or face loss of federal funding for sex education programs
Montana Rep Downing Co-Sponsors GRACE Act Protecting Religious Vaccine Exemptions
Legislation would withhold federal funding from schools that don’t honor religious exemptions
Montana Historical Society Adds Seven New Teacher Leaders
Seven educators from across Montana will mentor colleagues and promote best practices in history education statewide
Missoula Police Emphasize School Zone Safety as City Completes Traffic Improvements Near Lowell Elementary
New roundabout and 15 mph speed limit near Lowell Elementary complement enforcement efforts as classes resume
New Medical Assistant School Opens in Great Falls to Address Workforce Shortage
18-week program partners with Open Door Medical Clinic for hands-on training as state projects 305 annual job openings
Montana Leads 22-State Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Restore Parental Rights in Schools
Coalition challenges Massachusetts school that secretly socially transitioned 11-year-old without parental consent
‘The Revenant’ Author Michael Punke Addresses MSU Freshmen on Character, Challenges
Missoula resident shares advice on facing challenges and building character with Class of 2029
MSU’s $44.7M Quantum Computing Facility Opens With Military Backing
QCORE Facility Aims to Make Montana Quantum Technology Hub by 2035
MSU’s New Indoor Athletic Center Opens to Community Groups
120,000-square-foot Kennedy-Stark Athletic Center opens Monday with evening, weekend access for local groups
Could Coal Development Ease Property Tax Burden While Funding Montana Schools?
State officials invoke constitutional mandate in letters to BLM, arguing federal coal restrictions violate duty to maximize trust land revenues
Montana State Breaks Into DARPA Research with $780K Cybersecurity Award
MSU researchers developing AI tools to stay ahead of cyber attackers
Montana State University Announces Fall Move-In Dates for 4,800 Students
Students will move into residence halls Aug. 17-18 with scheduled two-hour time slots
Montana Teachers Get New AI Training Lab as Schools Embrace Technology
Frontier Learning Lab aims to help educators integrate artificial intelligence and immersive technology tools into classrooms
Fort Peck to Host Unique ‘Bat Walk’ Experience This Friday
FWP biologist will lead presentation and guided walk using bat detection equipment
Eastern Montana Farmers Sought for New Disease Detection Program to Protect Pulse Crops
MSU’s Eastern Agricultural Research Center receives $147,000 from Montana Pulse Crop Committee for proactive disease detection program
