Spring 2018
Dean's Welcome
Welcome to the spring 2018 issue of our e-newsletter! I love spring because our graduating students are pursuing and accepting the first jobs of their careers. Seeing their years of hard work as well as the support of their loved ones and the dedication of our faculty pay off is a reminder of the power of higher education. This spring we will celebrate... Read more...
Featured Story
College of Business Signs MOU to Collaborate with Chinese University
The University of Montana College of Business and the Shanghai International Studies University School of Economics and Finance have signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate academic collaboration. The agreement outlines the institutions’ intention to conduct joint scholarly research and to exchange students and faculty. Read More...
Highlights
Accounting Master's Program Ranks in Top 20 Nationally
Public Accounting Report’s 36th Annual Professors Survey ranked the program 16th in the country. |
Nike COO Sprunk to Deliver UM Commencement AddressThe 1986 finance and accounting grad will headline UM's Commencement ceremonies on May 12. |
Tune in to 'A New Angle' Podcast to Meet Missoula InnovatorsNew college podcast explores journeys of those with the rare combination of creativity and hustle. |
Student-Run Switchback Record Label Offers Industry TrainingLabel lets Entertainment Management students take artist projects from start to finish. |
Headlines
2018 Business Outstanding Alumni Announced
Program Provides Tax Preparation Assistance for Refugees Living in Missoula
Finalists Named in 29th Ruffatto Business Startup Challenge
Redesigned UM Program Lets Students Earn MBA Anytime, Anywhere
Business Professor, Fulbright Scholar Takes Management Expertise to India
New Blackstone LaunchPad Partnership to Benefit Montana Entrepreneurs
In the News
A New App Listens to the Problems of Bees (The Economist)
University of Montana Launches Big Sky Poll (Missoulian)
Student & Alumni Spotlight
Nathan Anderson: MIS Major, Systems Admin, World Traveler
This graduating management information systems major and media arts minor has made the most of every opportunity at UM and is headed to Seattle, where he already landed his first job.
Maggie Gleason: FAST Associate Partner, Griz for Life
A former college athlete, Gleason has found a fulfilling career that's let her travel the world and grow with the company that employed her out of college. Now she makes it a priority to help other Grizzlies succeed.