Campus Carry Bill Sponsor Expects Challenge from College Regents
House District 58 Representative Seth Berglee’s HB 105, the ‘Campus Carry Bill’ passed the House and the Senate on Friday.
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Governor’s Budget Leads to Two Year University Tuition Freeze
For many years, tuition at Montana University System schools was frozen, which led to an increase in enrollment throughout the system, and thanks to Governor Bullock’s executive budget, tuition will be frozen again for the next two years.
University System Graph Shows Drastic Contrast between UM – MSU
The Montana Board of Regents will hold their next meeting in Missoula on the University of Montana Campus this Thursday and Friday, November 15 and 16.
Political Practices Commissioner Fines Board of Regents $3,000
The Montana Commissioner of Political Practices has levied a fine against the Montana Board of Regents for a violation of the State Code of Ethics.
Search Committee To Recommend New President To Board Of Regents – Could Choose One Or None Of The Four FInalists
The University of Montana may have to wait till the first of the year before officially having a new president.
Four UM Presidential Finalists To Visit Campus In September
The University of Montana Presidential Search Committee has narrowed the field of candidates for president to four individuals, who will all be making campus visits in the next few weeks.
UM President Candidate List Narrowed to 13 Semifinalists
The list of candidates for the University of Montana president's position has been narrowed from 99 to just 13.
Montana Schools Take $19 Million Hit With Shortfall – Superintendent Uninvited To Budget Meeting
At noon on Tuesday, Governor Steve Bullock's office released the anticipated revenue numbers for the next biennium and the total fell $75 million short of what was needed to fund state government. Among the cuts was $19 million from Montana's Public Schools budget.
State Budget Shortfall Could Lead To Cuts In University System Programs
The state budget office notified department heads this week that an alarming drop in anticipated tax revenue could lead to deep cuts in programs and services, including the Montana University System.
Deputy Higher Education Commissioner Has UM Presidential Search Update
The Montana Board of Regents and the University of Montana has created a website to stay up-to-date on the search for a new president at the University of Montana.