Experiential Learning Scholarship applications are now open, giving UM students the opportunity to receive financial support for internships, research, practicums and other hands-on experiences that can shape what comes next.

For Kali Capagli, experiential learning wasn’t just an opportunity to …

For many student-athletes, their identity is entirely wrapped up in the jersey they wear. Getting cut from a roster can feel like an absolute dead end. But when University of Montana student Jackson Groff found out his football roster spot …

For many students, finding a career path is a process of looking outward. But for recent University of Montana graduate Abby Sherwood, the inspiration behind her career began with a vivid childhood memory from her own backyard in Frenchtown, Montana: …

For many students, the hardest part of college isn’t the coursework—it’s having the confidence to map out a path that feels entirely your own. For 2025 graduate Shannon Sullivan, the key to unlocking that self-assurance was a willingness to step …

Are you wild about wildlife? Obsessed with the environment? Dreaming of turning your passion for animals and ecosystems into a career? A Wildlife Biology degree from the University of Montana might be exactly what you’re looking for. 

With a national …

Working a part-time job is a reality for most college students. It adds a little money to your bank account, introduces you to new people, and if it’s done right, it’s a great complement to your class schedule and routine. 

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Did you know you can launch an elite career in a field that most people would think isn’t even remotely connected to your major? For University of Montana alumna Miya Fordah, the answer is a resounding yes—and the key was …

For many students aiming for a highly competitive legal career, the strategy is often rigid: keep your head down, study for the LSAT, and strictly build a traditional political resume. But for recent University of Montana alumna Bella Melton, the …

When Mariah Thomas first arrived at the University of Montana, her professional trajectory felt entirely set: she was going to major in political science, study for the LSAT, and head straight to law school.

But her journey didn’t go as …

For Alexios Brown, learning forestry didn’t happen behind a desk—it happened in the thick of the woods.

Alexios graduated cum laude from the University of Montana in 2023 with a B.S. in Forest Management and a minor in Ecological Restoration. …