UM president Seth Bodnar steps down

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: January 21, 2026

Words: 808

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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After eight years of leading one of Montana’s flagship universities, President Seth Bodnar is stepping down from the University of Montana.

In a message to the campus community, Bodnar wrote that he loves the university and is inspired by the work done at UM, but hinted at possible next steps.

“Service has always been the animating force of my life, and (my wife) Chelsea and I would like to consider whether to pursue …

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