By DARRELL EHRLICK | Editor-in-Chief
"Our goal is simple: If a talented Montana student wants to earn a degree from this university, they will have the resources," – Jeremiah Shinn, University of Montana President in his first state of the university address.
Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission takes middle ground on wolf hunting quotas
by Micah Drew
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission this week adopted new wolf hunting and trapping regulations, with a 300-wolf limit for the upcoming season, reflecting the state’s lower population estimate for the species. The decision on Wednesday took a middle-of-the-road stance between a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks department recommendation of 250, and last year’s quota […]
UM President Shinn gives first state-of-the-university address
by Keila Szpaller
In his first state-of-the-university address as president of the University of Montana, Jeremiah Shinn announced a major fundraising initiative to support students. “Our goal is simple: If a talented Montana student wants to earn a degree from this university, they will have the resources,” Shinn said. Shinn in his address Friday pointed to specific achievements […]
Montana Jewish Project names new executive director
by Keila Szpaller
Montana Jewish Project announced this week the appointment of Rabbi Jeanne Snodgrass as its new executive director. Snodgrass, who takes the post Monday, succeeds Rebecca Stanfel, who stepped down June 1 following years of “transformative leadership,” the organization said in a news release. Snodgrass said she is honored to join the Montana Jewish Project. “This […]
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