Bike Ambassadors on a mission

It probably wouldn't surprise anyone to see a student riding a bicycle on a college campus. Bikes are cheap, easily maintainable, and a great way to get around without harming the environment. However, the UM Bike Ambassador's aren't concerned with why Missoula college students are biking. Their goal is to take a closer look at how students ride around on campus. UM News reporter Drew Trafton and photographer Mike Houchin followed one of these cycling crusaders around to see how she accomplishes her mission.

Rules of the Road

UM Bike Ambassador Karly Elmdrin explains good bike etiquette.

Army ROTC at full strength in ailing economy.

Weekly Belay Clinic

UM students this Fall are learning the ropes when it comes to rock climbing.

Jannette Hoerner and photographer Grant Beaudette look at a weekly clinic at the UM Fitness and Recreation Center that teaches aspiring climbers the ins and outs of belaying.


The class costs $15 and runs 5:00-7:00pm every Tuesday through September & October.

Contact the UM Climbing Wall

UM belly dance teacher wins top spot

She shook and shimmied her way to the top.
UM Dance instructor Kelli Marie Neumayer was number one at Wiggles of the West belly dancing competition in Las Vegas. UM News reporter Rose Stepanek and photographer Dariga Massenova talked to Neumayer about her experience and how it can affect her teaching methods.

UM News Maroon September 22, 2009

University of Montana senior broadcast journalism majors Jannette Hoerner and Shande Wiest anchor this week's edition of UM News for the Maroon team. The program was produced by Katrina Heser and directed by Jaime Berg. The program aired on KPAX-TV in Missoula, KBZK-TV in Bozeman, KRTV-TV in Great Falls and KTVQ-TV in Billings.

UM upgrades classroom technology

A change in technology across campus classrooms is changing the way professors teach. The project will cost nearly $1.9 million and is scheduled to be completed by the 2015 school year. UM News reporter Daniel Ryan found out how the change is benefiting professors and enhancing their course content.

H1N1 Prevention Plan

Many cases of the H1N1 virus have been reported at universities accross Montana, including UM. UM News reporter Willi Brooks and photographer Sarah Grant found out what the University of Montana's plan is to battle the H1N1 virus. Additionally, what you can do to prevent yourself from catching the virus.

UM Bookstore Makeover

The Bookstore at the University of Montana recently completed a six month renovation making the store more shopper friendly. All Griz-gear moved from the upper level to the main floor, and all textbooks moved upstairs. UM News reporter Ashley Korslien and photographer Whitney Caldarone found out how students are adjusting to the new layout.

Main Hall Construction

Construction continues this fall semester on the University of Montana campus. One of the main projects is a renevation of Main Hall. UM News reporter Cole Johnson and photographer Buddy Cowart talked with UM's main architect Jerry Ballas about the changes being done to one of the oldest buildings on campus.

UM News Silver for September 17, 2009

The UM News Silver Team presents their first newscast of the semester. Today's anchors are Willi Brooks and Ashley Korslien. The program was produced by Lindsay Scheetz and directed by Paige Browning. UM News Silver will air on KECI-TV in Missoula and KULR-TV in Billings, Montana.

Soccer Cleats For Kenya

UM Grizzly Soccer Team is not only playing soccer to entertain people in Missoula, but also showing their care toward people who love soccer all over the world. UM News reporter/photographer Eri Okazaki found that how UM Soccer Team spread their love of soccer within Missoula community and outside of the country.

Emergency Response Grant

The Office of Public Safety recently received a grant to fund emergency response readiness on the University of Montana Campus. UM News Reporter Jannette Hoerner and photographer Mike Houchin spoke with UM Chief of Police Jim Lemcke to find out how the money will help students.

Wear The Bear

The Wear the Bear campaign is sweeping the state. Their slogan: "Paint Montana Maroon". They encourage students and businesses to wear maroon and silver every Friday. UM News reporter Rose Stepanek and photographer Scott Youngbauer report the campaign hopes to spread Griz spirit across the nation.

Food Zoo offering halal food and Ramadan-friendly timing for breaking fast

The University of Montana's Dining Services are providing some holiday specials for Muslim students.

The Food Zoo is staying open 45 minutes late to help Muslim students fasting for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Dining Services also provide halal food that Muslims are allowed to eat including food that doesn't include pork, well done meats, dates, and dried fruits.
Click below to see UM News reporter Katrina Heser and photographer Dariga Massenova's story.

Macedonia's First Grizzly

While most University of Montana students hail from Big Sky Country, hundreds more come from all around the world. UM News reporter Grant Beaudette introduces a student who's his country's first Grizzly.




UM Foreign Student Scholar Services