At the University of Montana, leadership isn’t just a concept studied in a lecture hall—it’s a practice defined by action. This spring, 32 service-driven UM students traded their traditional Spring Break for an “Alternative Break,” traveling across the country to engage in high-impact service. These experiences are …

When recent graduate Katia Chavez first arrived at the University of Montana, she envisioned a traditional scientific path: graduating with a degree in Wildlife Biology and working as a field biologist for the federal government.

But throughout her tenure at …

Sometimes the programs that help us find our footing in education are the very ones that shape our professional futures. For University of Montana senior Andrew Curran, his journey with TRIO Upward Bound has evolved from a middle school inspiration …

Moving across the country from Hagerstown, Maryland, to attend the University of Montana was what recent graduate Ryan Fleetwood calls a “really big leap.” But by embracing UM’s “Learn by Doing” philosophy and actively pursuing every opportunity that came his …

For many students entering the helping professions, the goal is simple: sit down, connect, and help people heal. But as recent University of Montana graduate Lauren Schulte discovered, the path to becoming an impactful clinician involves a lot more than …

Landing a full-time position at a “Big Four” international accounting firm before graduation doesn’t happen by luck. For recent University of Montana graduate Liam Edwards, it required a deliberate strategy of maximizing every leadership, academic, and professional opportunity Griz Country …

When we think about “career readiness,” we often picture boardrooms or lab coats. But for recent University of Montana graduate Ronnie Avansino, career preparation happened behind the scenes, under the high-pressure glare of stage lights.

Ronnie graduated this spring with …

For many students, figuring out a career path takes time, reflection, and a few wrong turns. Recent University of Montana graduate Maddie McCuddy knows that journey firsthand.

Today, Maddie is an award-winning visual storyteller, recently capturing first place for news …

For many college students, the path to a dream job isn’t a straight line—and recent University of Montana graduate Claire Bernard is the perfect example.

Originally arriving at UM on a pre-law track, Claire quickly realized her true passion lay …

When you walk into a classroom at the University of Montana, you aren’t just preparing for a final exam—you’re preparing for your first day on the job.

For many students, “career readiness” feels like an extra item on a long …