Anne James

MISSOULA – LendEDU just released its list of top-ranking financial literacy programs among hundreds of colleges and universities nationwide, and the University of Montana landed at No. 5 on the list.
This is the third straight year UM has ranked among the top five financial education …

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce’s Indian Equity Fund is accepting applications for grants that assist start-up or expanding Native American businesses in Montana.
“These grants provide opportunities for tribal businesses to grow, develop and create jobs …

BOZEMAN — When 7 miles of outdated guardrail are replaced along Highway 191 in Gallatin Canyon this summer, the system will meet the same safety standards as other new roadside barriers in Montana. What makes the $1.7 million project different is that Montana State University students produced…

Bear activity closes Hole in the Wall backcountry campground; Many Glacier Campground opens again for tent camping; staff relocate bears from Rising Sun Campground
 West Glacier, MT – Park staff have had a busy summer responding to bears near campgrounds, trails, roadsides, and o…

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park will host event at St. Mary
 West Glacier, MT – Researchers, historians, and other experts will present current insights during the16th annual Waterton-Glacier Science & History Day on Tuesday, July 23. Th
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BOZEMAN — Montana State University has announced Eli Kisko as the winner of this year’s Gold Rush T-shirt design contest. The T-shirt, which is created for the annual Gold Rush Bobcat football game, will go on sale today, July 12.
Kisko is a 2017 MSU graduate with a Bachelor of …

BOZEMAN – Declining bee populations have been widely discussed by scientists and the public over the past decade. But while colony collapse disorder and diseases impacting European honey bees are well known, native bee populations are frequently overlooked...

Public invited to document and learn about Glacier’s alpine bird species
West Glacier, MT – To celebrate the amazing birds of Glacier's alpine areas, the Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center (CCRLC) and park wildlife staff are hosting the second Alpine …

Public invited on trek to learn about Glacier’s bats, their adaptations, and threats they face
West Glacier, MT – Glacier National Park invites bat lovers to the Going Batty Field Trip on Wednesday, July 10, in West Glacier. The event, which is free and open to the public, …

Road condition update for this weekend also available for hikers and bikers
West Glacier, MT –Last month the park began a pavement preservation project on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, Chief Mountain Road, a portion of Camas Road, a portion of the Many Glacier Road near Swiftcurrent Motor Inn, and…

BOZEMAN – Montana State University’s College of Agriculture is seeking nominations for its Outstanding Agricultural Leader award, which will be presented during the annual Celebrate Agriculture weekend November 1-2, 2019 at MSU.
The award recognizes individuals or families who have gone above and bey…

West Glacier, MT – On Monday, significant avalanche activity at Triple Arches on the Going-to-the-Sun Road trapped thirteen cyclists on the far side of avalanche debris and unable to return down the mountain for a number of hours. No injuries were reported...