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University of Montana Program Helps Launch Businesses
A new program at the University of Montana helps students and graduates launch their own companies and non-profits to strengthen the economy. UM News Reporter Holly Sinnema visited with one local business to find out more.
UM Transportation Rates Higher Than National Averages
In celebration of this weeks Bike Walk Bus Week…Missoula is focusing its attention on getting around in the most healthy and fun way possible…but this isn’t the only week the community uses alternate modes of transportation.
UM News reporter Jenna Heberden found out how people are getting around Missoula other than their cars.
Rise of Student Loan Debt
Student loan debt is still on the rise. Over ten percent of University of Montana students can’t pay off their loans. UM News reporter Mackenzie Enich tells us why the money is adding up.
UM News Silver-September 25, 2014
This week on UM News, reporters Mahkia Clark and Mackenzie Enich cover stories from campus diversity, a new approach to getting home safe from a night out, the economic benefits of local craft breweries and UM’s 150th Homecoming celebration.
UM News Maroon – September 25, 2014
This week on UM News, anchors Allison Molin and Holly Sinnema, tell us what local business is boosting the beer economy, how UM students are contributing to the vibrant music scene, and about the Journalism Schools big birthday celebration. Directed by Cole Havens and produced by Jenna Heberden.
UM A Capella Group Fights for Survival
As the collegiate a capella scene around the country is booms the University of Montana a capella group fights for survival. UM News reporter Mackenzie Enich, tunes in.
School of Journalism Celebrates Centennial
The School of Journalism celebrates 100 years of news making! What started in old army surplus tents, has now grown to one of the top journalism schools in the nation! UM News reporters Keeley Van Middendorp and Jenna Heberden looked through years of archived pictures and also found out what the school is doing to stay ahead of technological advances.
Craft Brewing Benefits Montana Economy
Montana’s craft brewing industry is growing quickly, creating jobs and boosting the state’s economy, according to University of Montana economists. UM News reporter Holly Sinnema rode along with one Missoula business to find out how it’s contributing to this trend.
UM Students Promote Latino Culture During Latin Heritage Month
UM Student Alec Jones makes pinatas an at event promoting Latin Heritage in the University Center.
The University of Montana promoted Hispanic culture as part of it’s celebration of Latin Heritage Month. UM News reporter Mahkia Clark has more on what some UM students and diversity advocates are doing to help increase awareness of the Latino population at UM.
UM Students Contribute to Missoula’s Local Music Scene
The University of Montana is well known for attracting national bands to its campus. But UM students are doing their part to support local musicians. UM News reporter Allison Molin looked into how students are contributing to the local music scene. Either as musicians, like the local band Three-Eared Dog, or as customers at music venues like the Top Hat Lounge.
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