President Jeremiah Shinn takes helm of University of Montana

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 1,185

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Studying at the University of Montana should be easier — that’s one priority Jeremiah Shinn has set for the flagship even before finishing his listening tour.

Easier in the classroom, in the parking lot, in the residence halls.

“We’re never going to stop pursuing that,” Shinn said.

Shinn took the reins at UM on Wednesday after serving as interim president of Boise State University.

His tenure follows former UM President Seth Bodnar’s resignation this …

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