BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 8 (TNSJou) -- Montana State University issued the following news: When Shanell Sinclair came to Bozeman last summer for an internship at Montana State University, she didn't know yet that she would stay to pursue a bachelor's in mechanical engineering. But she was uniquely prepared to search out and find the community of mentors and peers who would seal her decision and support her academic career. Previously, in what started as a research project at Blackfeet Community  more PR

KALISPELL, Montana, Jan. 8 -- Flathead Valley Community College issued the following news release: Montana Campus Compact (MTCC) has awarded the 2021 George M. Dennison Civic Engagement Scholarship to FVCC student Angela Weiczorek for her service to veteran's organizations. The scholarship honors degree- or certificate-seeking students at MTCC-affiliate campuses who have volunteered significant time, energy and resources to projects that make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Wei more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 8 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Montana Democratic Party released the following statement, today, addressing the Republican mob violently storming the Capitol in protest of our country's Democratic process. "The violence we are witnessing in our nation's Capitol is alarming, and it is a direct result of efforts to undermine faith in our free and fair elections. Make no mistake: this violence was enabled by the dangerous, baseless c more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 5 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Senator Steve Daines announced that instead of working across the aisle to help get the nation's economy back on track, he intends to vote to undermine the results of a free and fair election, citing unsubstantiated allegations that have been repeatedly dismissed by state legislatures, national security experts, nonpartisan election officials at every level of government-including by the Republican Attorn more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 7 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: On a day that Montana reported over 1000 COVID-19 related deaths, Governor Greg Gianforte announced he will repeal Montana's statewide mask mandate within weeks, and moved frontline workers to a lower priority for the vaccine schedule. Lifting the mask mandate before frontline workers are vaccinated is a recipe for catastrophe for Montana small businesses, which will inevitably be forced to shut down for more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 9 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following news that Rep. David Bedey has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the Montana Legislative Session in person, the Montana Democrats continue to implore Republican leadership to institute a plan to ensure a safe Legislative Session for the good of all communities that are affected by this potential superspreader event. The Montana Democratic Party wishes Rep. Bedey well in his recovery  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 6 -- Montana State University issued the following news: Preparations to distribute COVID-19 vaccines at Montana State University are continuing, with the first doses administered to frontline health care workers on campus last week. With its initial 44 doses, MSU has provided vaccinations to most of its clinical workers at University Health Partners, the campus student health clinic, according to Jim Mitchell, associate vice president for student wellness. Additionally more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 7 -- Montana State University issued the following news: Amid the pandemic, some Montanans are experiencing unemployment or otherwise need financial help and have turned to friends or relatives for a loan. If approached, individuals have options to consider before making a loan, says Montana State University Extension educators. The MontGuide "Lending Money to Family Members" discusses how individuals can navigate the sensitive topic. First, if a person does not have th more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 6 -- Montana State University issued the following news: A Montana State University Extension agent has been recognized by the MSU Pesticide Education Program for her exceptional efforts benefitting agricultural producers across the state. Molly Masters, Big Horn County Extension and 4-H agent, received the program's early achievement award, given to an individual demonstrating exceptional efforts and impacts in pesticide education over their first five years with Extens more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 9 -- Montana State University issued the following news: Twenty-four communities across the state participated last year in a Montana State University Extension program that focuses on providing Montana's small towns with opportunities to shape their future. MSU Extension's Reimagining Rural program recognizes that Montana's small towns are facing challenges of shifting demographics and evolving economies that can make it more difficult for rural communities to maintain  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 9 -- Montana State University issued the following news: A Montana State University assistant research professor was recently recognized by the International Integrated Pest Management Symposium for her doctoral work studying the role pests play in a wheat disease cycle. Uta McKelvy, who received her doctorate from the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology in MSU's College of Agriculture this fall, is also an associate Extension specialist for the department a more PR