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A group of wild dogs.

African wild dog study receives wide attention

Study finds wild dogs' long travels could aid population recovery.

A person wearing a lab coat and gloves views a monitor in a lab.

MSU student receives inaugural fellowship

The new Heivilin Fellowship was established to support emerging scholars.

Jason Bolte sitting in front of a music mixing console, speakers and an acoustic wall

MSU kicks off lecture series with Jason Bolte

Students listen to a lecture in a classroom

Aspiring educators visit Montana State University

Events

School of Music Event

Fall Choir Concert

7:30pm Howard Hall
Reynolds Recital Hall, room 108

MSU After Hours: Playing with Printmaking 6:15pm - 8:15pm

Rough Cut Science Seminar 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Studies of the American West Colloquium 12:00pm - 1:00pm

AI Agents and Human-in-the-Loop Design 6:15pm - 8:15pm

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Consider contributing to the President’s Excellence Fund that supports undergraduate research, academic competitions and in service-learning projects, or to another worthy program.

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More than 100 area trails |

The 50th annual American Indian Council Powwow at Montana State. |

$120 million in average annual research expenditures |

Montana State crowned National Champions |

Justine Lamontagne, MSU’s newest national champion! |

Bozeman has more than 60 miles of bike trails & lanes |

Petes Hill |

MSU offers more than 250 academic options |

Montana State no. 1 in the region for Goldwater Scholars |

Montana State Commencement Ceremony. |

250+ study abroad programs in 60 countries are available to MSU students |

Montana State University welcomes students back to campus for the first day of the Fall semester. |