Bodnar: UM undergoing academic renewal; set for $100M in infrastructure upgrades
Martin Kidston/Missoula Current file
The University of Montana is set for $100 million in student-facing improvements while the school also prepares to apply more resources to areas with the greatest student interest.
By: Martin Kidston - Missoula Current
Posted at 11:10 AM, Apr 13, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-13 13:10:18-04
MISSOULA â University of Montana President Seth Bodnar based his state of the community address on the theme of renewal, saying the institution has faced the pandemic squarely and continues to position itself for a stronger future.
On Monday, Bodnar joined city and county leaders in the annual State of the Community address, where he said student interest in the university is up over previous years and the school is undergoing both an academic and aesthetic revival, with upgrades planned across campus.
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Strohmaier – Bodnar – Engen Give State of the Community Message
On Monday, three of Missoula’s highest profile public officials, County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier, University of Montana President Seth Bodnar and Mayor John Engen appeared VIA ZOOM at the annual City Club State of the Community Forum.
Host Jill Valley, award winning anchor of the MTN News provided each leader approximately 10 minutes for an opening address.
Commissioner Strohmaier began by stating that the state of the community was strong, but fragile. After addressing several pandemic issues, Strohmaier issued a passionate advocacy for diversity and inclusion within the government and the community.