University of Montana president finalist ‘a fit’ for UM, Commissioner says

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: April 3, 2026

Words: 998

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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Jeremiah Shinn, finalist for the University of Montana president job, emerged from a pool of more than 60 candidates for his commitment to students, for starters.

Search advisory group members said Shinn, interim president at Boise State University, also was tapped to visit the Missoula campus for a final vetting because of his connection to the West and the way he wants to lead the flagship.

Friday, UM and the Montana Office of the Commissioner …

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