Three University of Montana students have been recognized as 2026 Udall Scholars for their leadership in health care advocacy, tribal policy advancement, and environmental sustainability efforts. The award highlights both individual achievement by Susan Connelly, Elannah Flat Lip, Vivianne Ostheimer—and UM’s national standing among scholarship recipients.
Ronnie Avansino will soon graduate from UM with extensive experience behind-the-scenes in theatre production. Faculty praise their leadership skills developed through hands-on roles across numerous campus performances.
Liam Edwards will graduate from University of Montana after an active four-year college career that included leadership roles in student government. His experiences reflect both academic achievement and community involvement on campus.
The University of Montana plans an on-campus listening session about naming its new Waterfowl & Wetlands Center after James C. Kennedy. The university highlights Mr. Kennedy’s history supporting conservation efforts across several institutions.
The University of Montana will celebrate over 2,000 spring graduates during two commencement ceremonies on May 9. Honorary degrees will be awarded to author Debra Magpie Earling and business leader Joe Whittinghill. The event is open to all attendees with accessibility options available.
The University of Montana has entered into a new marketing partnership with Destination Missoula/Missoula Tourism Business Improvement District aimed at increasing tourism through university event promotion. The effort includes joint campaigns intended to boost hotel stays while benefiting both businesses and residents.
Ryan Fleetwood will remain at the University of Montana after earning multiple undergraduate degrees there last fall. His story illustrates how hands-on research opportunities can prepare students for advanced study.
The University of Montana held its inaugural ‘Big Event,’ gathering over 170 students for community service projects across Missoula before celebrating together on campus. Organizers hope this new tradition will strengthen ties between UM students and their community while marking an energetic close to each academic year.
University of Montana senior Lauren Schulte will soon begin an internship focused on rural community health care after gaining extensive experience in psychological research during college. Her work included projects related both LGBTIQ+ issues and climate change impacts on mental health.
The University of Montana Alumni Association has introduced ‘1901,’ a new student-crafted beer celebrating its anniversary. The project involved collaboration between brewing science students and an alumni-owned brewery using local ingredients.