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.