Tag: Missoula
Recruitment Strategies at the University of Montana
The University of Montana faces increasingly low enrollment numbers while Montana State University reached a record number of students this fall. Reporter Laura Freeman takes a look at what’s working to attract students to Missoula’s campus.
Housing Options in Missoula
Missoula’s housing market presents a challenge for students returning to the University of Montana this fall. A three percent rental vacancy rate, compared to six percent nationally, means students scramble to find a place to live. This week, Laura Freeman looked at how the city’s working to open up availability for renters.
UM News Maroon September 12, 2018
Today at UM News, The University of Montana offers high school students a new dual enrollment program. Plus, we show how students play a critical role in the success of Grizzly athletics, and local Missoula businesses welcome students back to the community. This show is produced by Laura Freeman and directed by Justin Jackson.
UM Native American Group Fundraises for 50th Pow-Wow
Kyiyo Student Association is reaching out to the community to keep one of their oldest traditions alive. UM Reporter Mederios Whitworth-Babb tell us what events the group is planning to reach it’s fundraising goal of 10,000 dollars for the 50th Pow-Wow on April 21st and 22nd.
UM Outdoor Recreation Program Continues Despite Cuts
Despite ongoing budget cuts, the University of Montana Outdoor Recreation Center will continue to provide low-cost winter sport equipment rentals to students and the community. UM News reporter Aunica Koch finds out how the program has changed and what is still available.
UM News Maroon November 15, 2017
This week UM News features UM students creating a group to build relationships and do activities with local Missoulians of all ages with disabilities. The show also highlights the end of Griz football season with the ROTC program unveiling a new cannon to celebrate touchdowns, a closer look at Monte’s involvement with the community and how Missoulians are hoping to win on and off the field by Canning the Cats during this year’s Brawl of the Wild. This week’s show is anchored by Aunica Koch and Wayne Stevenson, directed by Tiffany Folkes and produced by Maria Anderson.
UM Club does Extra Work to “Can the Cats”
Every year the University of Montana and Montana State University compete against each other to see who can raise the most food leading up to the Brawl of the Wild game. Misssoula has only won twice in the past seventeen years. Reporter Mederios Whitworth-Babb tells us what one UM program is doing to make sure the Griz Can the Cats this year.
Best Buddies International Comes to Montana
A new Missoula group pairs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with a friend in the community. Best Buddies International has finally made its way to Montana with the help of University of Montana student volunteers. Aunica Koch reports.
UM News Maroon Show November 8, 2017
This week on UM News, we check out how one student is leaving her mark in the global music scene. Also, we explore the growing sport of curling in Missoula and how students are helping keep the University District clean after football games. This show is produced by Aunica Koch, directed by Drew Cox-Koulman, and anchored by DJ Stewart and Mederios Whitworth-Babb.
UM News Silver Show November 1, 2017
This week on UM News, the Missoula community came to the rescue of the UM Marching Band’s members who were told they couldn’t travel to Bozeman for this year’s the Brawl of the Wild game, Circle K is shifting its fundraising focus locally instead of nationally, and The Rocky Mountain Ballet Theater kicked off its fundraiser for its annual Ballet Beyond Borders event coming in January. This show was produced by Mederios Whitworth-Babb, directed by Tiffany Folkes and anchored by Meghan Bourassa and Matthew Skillman.
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