University of Montana president search underway, expedited

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 1,254

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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In one to three months, a new president of the University of Montana will be named, at least if all goes well, Commissioner of Higher Education Clay Christian said in a recent interview.

Christian also said the gig is a great opportunity — as did a faculty leader. The next president will be tasked with replacing Seth Bodnar, reportedly mulling a political career.

“Whoever comes in to be the next president will have an incredibly …

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