BOZEMAN, Montana, Nov. 11 (TNSPer) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: Michelle Miley, director of the Montana State University Writing Center and associate professor in the Department of English, has been selected as the new associate dean for faculty and college affairs in the College of Letters and Science. Miley earned her doctorate in rhetoric and composition from the University of Houston, where she also served for eight years as assistant director of the Writi more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Nov. 10 (TNSMon) -- Montana State University issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2021: The Gallatin County Commission voted today to provide $2 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to Gallatin College Montana State University, the community's lead career and technical education provider, to grow the local and regional workforce in high-demand industries. The funds will be used by Gallatin College MSU to develop or expand workforce programs in the constru more PR

HELENA, Montana, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Nov. 8 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced advisory councils to assist in reviewing qualified candidates to fill the district court judge vacancies in the 13th Judicial District (Yellowstone County) and 18th Judicial District (Gallatin County). "Bringing decades of experience working in their communities, the members of 13th and 18th Judicial Districts Advisory Councils will support me in  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Nov. 8 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the state is expanding access to life-saving monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments with the opening of a new state-sponsored clinic in Missoula. This is the second state-sponsored mAb clinic in Montana. "A life-saving tool for Montanans who contract COVID-19, monoclonal antibody treatments help reduce the strain on our hospital systems and open up  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Nov. 12 2021: In honor of Veterans Day yesterday, Governor Greg Gianforte today issued a proclamation declaring Montana a Hidden Heroes State to recognize military caregivers. "Montana is proudly home to one of the highest numbers of veterans per capita in the nation. We're also home to countless military and veteran caregivers, whether they're parents, spouses, siblings, or friends," Gov. Gianfort more PR

HELENA, Montana, Nov. 10 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Nov. 9 2021: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Adam Meier, Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter, and Rimrock CEO Lenette Kosovich, Governor Greg Gianforte announced a new initiative by the state to address Montana's substance abuse crisis. Launched today at the Cascade County Sheriff's Office, the Angel Initiative improves access to substance abuse treatment for Mont more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Nov. 11 (TNSOps) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: Angela Jukkala, a faculty member on the Montana State University College of Nursing's Great Falls campus, wants to ensure students are well-prepared to provide excellent care to Montana veterans. Jukkala said one in 10 Montana residents is a veteran, so nurses throughout the state are likely to care for numerous veterans throughout their careers - even if they don't work in a veteran-specific faci more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Nov. 10 -- Montana State University issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2021: Regents Professor Neil Cornish and conservation biologist Scott Creel have been appointed as the newest Letters and Science Distinguished Professors in recognition of their contributions to the college at Montana State University. The three-year appointments are the highest honor bestowed upon faculty members by the College of Letters and Science. Both Cornish and Creel will give a joint pub more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 9 -- The Minnesota National Guard issued the following interview on Nov. 8, 2021, by Sgt. Bob Brown with Lt. Col. Jen Beck-Brown: * * * Editor's Note: In this series we meet the people who serve their state and nation in the Minnesota National Guard. We take you beyond the names and titles and discover the reasons for service and the different paths taken to get to where they are today, in their own words. * * * Q: Where are you from, and what made you join the Minn more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Nov. 11 (TNSOps) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: The University of Montana announces the new Military and Veteran Services Office to better recruit and serve Montana veterans and military members. Patrick Beckwith will lead the office to enhance services and expand outreach, which will work with veterans, active duty, National Guard, Reserve and family members to turn their education benefits into degrees that lead to lives and careers of impa more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Nov. 11 (TNSOps) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: In a first for the University of Montana, two teams competing as part of the Blewett School of Law's American Bar Association Negotiation Team qualified for national competition. UM captured the top two spots at the Northwest Regional ABA Negotiation Competition, which was hosted virtually Oct. 29-30 by the University of California, Berkeley. The national competition will be held online Feb. 4-5 more PR