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Ellingson served as the youngest delegate to Montana’s Constitutional Convention in 1972. At the time, she was a 24-year-old graduate student and one of just 19 women at the convention.

Ellingson served as the youngest delegate to Montana’s Constitutional Convention in 1972. At the time, she was a 24-year-old graduate student and one of just 19 women at the convention.

MISSOULA – The University of Montana will celebrate over 200 degree candidates who make up the fall class of 2023 during its Commencement celebration on Friday, Dec. 15.

Over 200 degree candidates who make up the fall class of 2023 will cross this stage during its Commencement celebration on December 15.

The University of Montana will recognize Constitutional Convention delegate Mae Nan Ellingson with an honorary doctorate – the highest individual award recognized by the institution.

Ellingson, a two-time UM graduate, was the youngest delegate to the 1972 Constitutional Convention and one of 19 women out of 100 delegates to serve.

MISSOULA – The University of Montana will recognize Constitutional Convention Delegate Mae Nan Ellingson with an honorary doctorate – the highest individual award recognized by the institution.

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For 54 days in 1972, 100 Montanans convened in the state’s most beautiful meeting place, the chambers for its House of Representatives. With Charlie Russell’s awe-inspiring painting reminding them of