The Latest Improvements to the M Trail in Missoula
While the views might not be as spectacular right now as they normally are (read smoke), the M Trail is still one of the most popular in the state.
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Study – Forests Burning More than any Time in Last 2,000 Years
A recent study released by the University of Montana and the University of Wyoming states that forests in the central Rocky Mountains are burning more than in any point in the last 2,000 years
UM’s ‘Happiness Course’ Provides Road Map to Happiness
Perhaps there should be Bobby McFerrin’s ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ as a soundtrack for this story, but University of Montana Counseling Professor John Sommers-Flanagan Happiness Course’ helps students and community members to develop a map to pursue a happy life.
Former UM Student’s Wife Arrested In High-Profile Case
The daughter-in-law of a famous UK billionaire has been charged with manslaughter.
Tourism in 2020 was Down but Recovered despite COVID Pandemic
Out of state tourism was down in 2020 as expected due to the pandemic, but the steady stream of out of state visitors throughout the year enabled the travel and tourism industry to keep its head above water.
The Challenge of Getting Neighbors to Stop Attracting Bears
University of Montana Assistant Professor Alex Metcalf with the Human Dimensions Lab recently began looking at why bears and other wildlife returned again and again to certain neighborhoods for food.
UM Police Investigate a Sexual Assault at University Villages
The University of Montana issued a ‘Timely Warning’ on Monday, stating that University Police are investigating the report of a sexual assault that occurred on Thursday, May 20th in the University Villages housing area.
UM’s ‘Intoxication Nation’ Project looks at Alcohol in Montana
University of Montana History Professor Kyle Volk had an idea for his students to do an in-depth study of alcohol called the ‘Wet Missoula’ project, in which students would produce oral histories of people involved in the alcohol industry.
University of Montana In-Person Commencement Held in Stadium
On Saturday, May 1, nearly 1,400 University of Montana students received their diplomas in two ceremonies inside Washington Grizzly Stadium.
UM Education Professor Optimistic about Students Return to Class
University of Montana faculty members Jingjing Sun and Allison Wilson from the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education have worked extensively in the field of child development and have kept close watch on the events of the past year.