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Thirteen individuals were recognized at Montana State University’s 37th annual Celebrating Excellence in Service and Employee of the Year awards ceremony on April 16. Explore
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Montana State University celebrated the official inauguration of President Brock Tessman at a ceremony April 2. Explore
2026 is the first year MSU has topped the Militaryfriendly.com rankings in the tier one research institution category, which includes schools such as Arizona State and Texas A&M. Explore

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An aerial view of the campus of Montana State University, looking south with Gallatin Mountain Range in the background.

Bozeman ranked as nation’s best college town

RentCafe.com analyzed 12 metrics in 244 college towns to determine the rankings.

Portrait of Joshua Howe standing outdoors wearing a blazer

MSU names Wallace Stegner endowed chair

Historian Joshua Howe will join the faculty next fall.

A row of musicians playing cellos

Montana State symphonies perform in Japan

Annual Student Research Celebration

MSU to celebrate student research on May 1

Events

Thyme Bistro

Thyme Bistro

11:00am - 1:00pm Hannon Hall Dining Room

The Bobcat Pounce: 5K Run, Walk, Stroll 10:00am - 12:30pm

Men's tennis hosts the Griz 1:00pm

Women's tennis hosts Weber State University 10:00am

American Indigenous Business Leaders: Panel 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Impact.

You can make a real difference in the lives of students.

Our university's continued excellence is reliant on the generosity of alumni, friends, parents, faculty and staff. Every gift, no matter the size, helps Montana State fulfill its land grant mission and provides unparalleled educational opportunities for future generations.

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

It is our goal that all students reach their highest potential.

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More than 100 area trails |

The 47th annual American Indian Council Powwow at Montana State. |

$120 million in average annual research expenditures |

Aerial shot of campus. |

Montana State’s 2023 Spring Rodeo in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. |

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

National Agriculture Week. |

MSU offers more than 250 academic options |

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

Montana State Commencement Ceremony Spring 2023. |

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

Spirit the bobcat during the first snow of the winter season |