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African wild dog study receives wide attention

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

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MSU student receives inaugural fellowship

The new Heivilin Fellowship was established to support emerging scholars.

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MSU kicks off lecture series with Jason Bolte

Students listen to a lecture in a classroom

Aspiring educators visit Montana State University

Events

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Indigenous People’s Day Youth Celebration

10:00am - 12:00pm Museum of the Rockies
Redstart Classroom

Indigenous Peoples' Day Special Lunch & Dinner 11:00am - 7:30pm

LRES Fall Seminar Series 1:10pm - 2:00pm

Indigenous People’s Day Fashion Show 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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

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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. |