MISSOULA, Montana, Sept. 15 (TNSPer) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: It's two days into the fall semester at the University of Montana, and Julie Wolter, UM's new associate vice provost for innovation and online learning, is not only thinking about the bright faces of students streaming into campus, but also about potential learners throughout the state she wants to reach even if they never step foot in Missoula. She sees a Griz in the making everywhere. In the  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 14 (TNSEve) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: The newest program in Montana State University's College of Agriculture is set to host its first annual agricultural production symposium on Thursday, Oct. 7. The symposium, "Calving Season: When is Optimal for Your Ranch?" will be hosted by the Dan Scott Ranch Management Program, a program of the Department of Animal and Range Sciences, which offers the college's newest undergraduate degree in r more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced that 10 Montana National Guardsmen have volunteered to assist the Billings Clinic in its COVID-19 response. "Over the last year, soldiers in the Montana National Guard have consistently stepped up to the plate, and today is no different," Gov. Gianforte said. "We'll continue working with hospitals to address their individual needs as the stat more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 17 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte this evening announced the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has issued an emergency rule to ease strain on hospital capacity across the state. "As our hospitals and health care workers continue to work around-the-clock to deliver life-saving care to Montanans, this new tool will help reduce the burdens our providers face," Gov. Gianfort more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Chairwoman Shelly Fyant today issued a joint proclamation following the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's formal execution of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai-Montana Compact. "With the compact formally executed and with the Montana Water Rights Protection Act enacted into law, farmers, ranchers, the Confederate more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021: Montana's unemployment rate hit a 14-year low, dropping to 3.5% in August. The national unemployment rate for August is 5.2%. "With Montana open for business and more Montanans returning to good-paying jobs, our economic and jobs recovery continues at a strong pace," Governor Greg Gianforte said. "Montana is a leader in our nation's economic comeback, with our state's unemployment more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 14 (TNSAwa) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: * * * MSU Panhellenic Council receives national recognition The governing body for Montana State University's sororities was recognized earlier this week by the National Panhellenic Conference, an advocacy organization that comprises 26 national and international sororities across more than 650 college campuses. MSU's Panhellenic Council was one of 14 organizations nationwide recognized with th more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 17 -- Montana State University issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2021: Montana State University will honor Taylor Brown, a widely respected broadcaster, rancher and former state legislator, with an honorary doctorate during commencement ceremonies set for Friday, Dec. 17, in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Today the state's Board of Regents approved an honorary doctorate for Brown, a third-generation Montana rancher from Sand Springs and a two-term state sena more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 14 (TNSEco) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: Montana State University will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the future Student Wellness Center at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21. The ceremony will take place on the lawn northwest of the Marga Hosaeus Fitness Center, along Grant Street. The event is open to the public, students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. Norris Blossom, president of the Associated Stude more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 16 -- Montana State University issued the following news release: The Montana State University Pesticide Education Program, with assistance from the Montana Department of Agriculture, is offering a pest management tour for pesticide applicators at 10 locations across eastern Montana from Oct. 4 through 8. Those in the state's Private Applicator Training District 4 need to earn six private applicator credits before Dec. 31 to avoid losing their certification, according t more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 14 (TNSGra) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: A new four-year, $1.9 million grant will enable a team of collaborators at Montana State University and the University of Montana to continue a program that trains students to better serve individuals with mental health care needs. The grant, from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, will continue funding the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program. Known as B more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 16 (TNSOps) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: Three entrepreneurial ventures with ties to Montana State University have been selected to participate in an intensive training program, known as a HyperAccelerator, that is supported by dozens of successful entrepreneurs serving as mentors. The three ventures with MSU ties, NanoMagnetic Solutions, Resilient Computing and SensorLogic, join two others, PestNotify and Harken Real Estate Solutions.  more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Sept. 18 (TNSGra) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: As the Delta variant grips the nation, understanding the "why" behind Montanans choosing to get vaccinated - or not - is the topic of a National Institutes of Health grant to the University of Montana's Center for Population Health Research. Led by Sophia Newcomer, assistant professor of epidemiology in the School of Public and Community Health Sciences, housed in UM's College of Health, the gr more PR