This collection of documents generally referred to as "press releases" chronicles the activities, events, individuals, and organizations associated with the University of Montana in Missoula (UM). Releases were sent by UM's University Relations office to various media for broadcast and publication. The online collection currently contains releases from 1928 and from 1956-to the present. (Note: UM was named Montana State University from 1935-1965.) Physical copies of all extant releases through 2009 are held by the Mansfield Library’s Archives and Special Collections.
Submissions from 1957
Excavations to start at Fort Owen, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Louis M. Lyons named 1957 Professional Lecturer at the School of Journalism, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
MSU Student awarded Fulbright, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
MSU Law Weekend scheduled, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
MSU Law School weekend slated for April, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
High school students hear about college and careers; Science Fair deadline announced; MSU professors attend meetings; Ray Rocene testimonial dinner slated at Missoula, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Grocers to meet at first annual Management Seminar for the Montana Grocery Industry, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Konnilyn Feig awarded the first Marjorie Frost Scholarship, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Washington Attorney Joins MSU Faculty, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Urban L. Roth and Charles C. Lovell awarded Neil S. Wilson Scholarships, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Montana Law Review editor-in-chief Gareld F. Krieg to attend National Conference of Law Reviews, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Leavitt Memorial established at University; Faculty trips scheduled; Weekly Sports Roundup, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Montana State University 1957 football prospectus, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
William Bruce Cook selected as a Rhodes Scholar, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Submissions from 1956
Nelson H. Fritz awarded certificate of appreciation by the Alumni Association, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Dr. Lendal H. Kotschevar and Dr. Alfred T. Helbing recognized within their academic fields, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
University scholarships awarded to ten percent of last year's student body, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Hearths discovered south of Sinclair, Wyoming, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Article by Nan C. Carpenter in July issue of the Christian Science Monitor, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
S. E. Hollingworth at Montana State University Biological Station at Flathead Lake this week, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Montana-based writers poetry anthology edited by H. G. Merriam now available, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Robert O. Bowen, Robert A. Charles, Herbert Howarth, and David M. Vieth to join English faculty for fall quarter, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Daniel Dykstra elected president of the Montana State University Association, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Girls' cooperative Synadelphic House earns highest average scholarship rate for any living group during spring quarter, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Yellowstone fastest growing major county in Montana according to Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
42 students received 'A' average for spring quarter according to Registrar's Office, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Gus Norwood and Edwin Vennard to speak at Water Resource Conference, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Walter Prescott Webb to be a visiting lecturer in history, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Montana State University writers' conference program finalized, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Montana State University writers' conference has largest out-of-state registration in its history, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
John J. Craighead's and Frank C. Craighead's book, "Hawks, Owls and Wildlife," scheduled for July publication, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Water Resources Conference to include Leland Olds as a contributor, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Walter Van Tilburg Clark will lecture and read manuscripts at the Montana State University writers' conference, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Gordon B. Castle, Catherine Chadwick, and Kathleen Campbell appointed to the Library Development Project sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Library Association, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
The New York Life Insurance Company purchases Montana State University revenue bonds, allowing for dormitory extension, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Various items regarding Montana State University faculty and staff, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Warren C. Lovinger, former Montana State University student, is named president of Central Missouri State College, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Submissions from 1928
Figures from the office of the Chancellor of the Greater University of Montana show college graduates stay and work in Montana, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations
Figures from the office of the Chancellor of the Greater University of Montana show college graduate statistics gathered over the past 30 years, University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations