Set against the backdrop of Mount Sentinel, the University of Montana, "Montana's flagship university" is a public research university and home to acclaimed academic programs, robust student programs, and a renowned athletic program. The Montana Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in NCAA Division I and are a member of the Big Sky Conference.
![UM's Remarkable Program for First Year Students](http://townsquare.media/site/898/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-111.jpg?w=980&q=75)
UM's Remarkable Program for First Year Students
New Student Orientation is a week that Missoulians are familiar with. Parents, guardians, and soon-to-be Griz wander around Missoula picking out things for their dorm.
However, the Office of Student Success at the Univeristy of Montana has made all the information shared during New Student Orientation online that incoming first years do online and the week before school there are more fun planned.
![UPDATE: University of Montana’s ‘Monte’ Wins Another Award](http://townsquare.media/site/1116/files/2024/07/attachment-Monte-Motorcycle.jpg?w=980&q=75)
UPDATE: University of Montana’s ‘Monte’ Wins Another Award
Congratulations to University of Montana's Monte for winning the Big Sky Conference's Mascot Challenge in back-to-back years.
![True Crime Montana Style! UM Launches New Criminology Degree](http://townsquare.media/site/117/files/2024/07/attachment-UM-Criminology-Degree.jpg?w=980&q=75)
True Crime Montana Style! UM Launches New Criminology Degree
The bad guys have one more thing to really worry about now that the Griz are on the case!
![Here’s Your Chance To Work For The Griz](http://townsquare.media/site/1113/files/2024/07/attachment-Wa-Griz.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Here’s Your Chance To Work For The Griz
The University of Montana Is Hiring For Gameday & Concert Positions
![Griz Football Hosting Autograph Session & Serving You Chick-Fil-A](http://townsquare.media/site/1113/files/2024/07/attachment-Copy-of-Montana-Concert.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Griz Football Hosting Autograph Session & Serving You Chick-Fil-A
Griz Football Players Will Host A Meet & Greet At Chick-Fil-A In Missoula
![U of Montana Exhibits Spectacular Aerial Views of 1930s Missoula](http://townsquare.media/site/117/files/2024/07/attachment-Aerial-Archives-31.jpg?w=980&q=75)
U of Montana Exhibits Spectacular Aerial Views of 1930s Missoula
There wasn't a lot of Google-Earthing back in those days.
![Griz Football Reveal Kickoff Times, Including A Prime Time Black Out](http://townsquare.media/site/1113/files/2024/07/attachment-gradney-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Griz Football Reveal Kickoff Times, Including A Prime Time Black Out
University of Montana Announces Home Football Non-Conference Start Times
![Griz Football Make Future Schedule Changes](http://townsquare.media/site/1113/files/2024/07/attachment-Wa-Griz-Ghosts-3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Griz Football Make Future Schedule Changes
Montana Grizzlies Football Change 2026, 2028 & 2029 Schedules
![GALLERY: Recap Of 2023 Montana Grizzlies Football Season](http://townsquare.media/site/1113/files/2024/06/attachment-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Untitled-Design.jpg?w=980&q=75)
GALLERY: Recap Of 2023 Montana Grizzlies Football Season
A Look Back At The 2023 Montana Grizzlies Season
![Meet The New Montana Grizzlies Softball Head Coach](http://townsquare.media/site/1113/files/2024/06/attachment-Griz-Softball.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Meet The New Montana Grizzlies Softball Head Coach
The Montana Grizzlies Hire A New Softball Head Coach: Stef Ewing