Oftentimes, arriving at college can feel disjointed and overwhelming. You are adjusting to a new environment, different types of classes, and trying to figure out what you even want out of higher education. 

Having seen her older siblings go off …

When Liv Wilson arrived at the University of Montana, she did not have every step of her career mapped out. 

What she did have was a willingness to get involved. 

Liv began college during the COVID-19 pandemic, when building community …

When undergraduate students consider the path to medical school, they often focus on a rigid checklist: maintain flawless grades, study for the MCAT, and volunteer. But for recent University of Montana graduate Hunter Grimes, the secret weapon that unlocked her acceptance into …

When Melissa Glueckert first stepped onto the University of Montana campus in the fall of 2016, she didn’t have a rigid career blueprint. What she did have was a strong desire to get involved during a highly charged political climate. Thus, Melissa attanded a campus voter engagement …

For many first-generation professionals, the path into the legal field can feel shrouded in mystery. Without family members who are lawyers, navigating law school applications, legal writing, and federal clerkships is an exercise in charting unknown territory. 

Recent University of …

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 …

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 …