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Research expenditures for 2025-26 grew 7% from the year prior. MSU is the first and only institution in Montana to invest over $300 million in research. Explore
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Photonics student earns international scholarship

The scholarship was awarded to three students across North America.

"Star Wars" robots are on display in a museum

Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber comes to MOR exhibit

The exhibit is on display Oct. 3 through Jan. 11.

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MSU's annual research spending tops $300 million

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Montana State enrolls record 17,477 students

Events

School of Music Event

University Band & Strings Concert

7:30pm Howard Hall
Reynolds Recital Hall, room 108

Orser Executive Speakers Forum: Steven Krenzer 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Reception for Alex Adams 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Presenting Prehistory with Dr. Devon Orme 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Montana Manufacturing Career Day

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More than 100 area trails |

The 50th annual American Indian Council Powwow at Montana State. |

$120 million in average annual research expenditures |

Montana State crowned National Champions |

Justine Lamontagne, MSU’s newest national champion! |

Bozeman has more than 60 miles of bike trails & lanes |

Petes Hill |

MSU offers more than 250 academic options |

Montana State no. 1 in the region for Goldwater Scholars |

Montana State Commencement Ceremony. |

250+ study abroad programs in 60 countries are available to MSU students |

Montana State University welcomes students back to campus for the first day of the Fall semester. |