University of Montana announces enrollment gain, with search for new president underway

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 753

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Enrollment is up at the University of Montana as “outstanding” candidates submit applications to be the flagship’s new president.

UM announced this week its spring enrollment is up 3% more than last spring, with 11,123 students enrolled. A news release said it’s the fifth year in a row spring enrollment jumped.

“The consecutive years of growth at UM are a testament to the aggressive steps we have taken to ensure our campus experience …

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