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Zentz trades volleyball for business—and finds her place in Butte

When Roslyn Zentz first came to Montana Technological University from Eatonville, Washington, she imagined her college experience would revolve...

Wrong turn to right life: Highlands College student builds life, career of dreams 

A single experience early in Joseph Fochs’ journey at Highlands College of Montana Tech hard-launched him toward seeking adventure, taking...

Montana Tech Professor Emerita Beverly Karplus Hartline elected president-elect of Sigma Xi

Montana Technological University is pleased to announce that Professor Emerita Beverly Karplus Hartline has been elected president-elect of Sigma...

Ready to lead: Johannes Chandler finds community at Montana Tech

The world was disconnected when Johannes Chandler first arrived at Montana Tech as a freshman in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic.

From emergency runs to final exams: the double life of a Montana Tech student

When most of Butte is asleep, Trey Whitlock is wide awake—watching the road flash by in the glow of red and blue lights.

Montana Tech Copper Hill Choir to present winter concert

The Mining City Choral Union and the Montana Tech Copper Hill Choir will present their winter 2025 concert, “Snow?” directed...

George M. Dennison Civic Engagement Scholarship

Every fall the Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement (MCNCE) awards $1000 George M. Dennison Civic Engagement Scholarships to...

Montana Tech students learn movement science through atlatl and kayak challenges

Montana Technological University students stepped back in time thousands of years this fall as they learned how to toss an atlatl, a prehistoric...

Direct entry, deep purpose: Nursing Scholars Edge student finds meaning in her journey to BSN

Kendra Fuller knows the impact a nurse can have on a life because of the difference nurses made in hers when she was born at just two pounds, one...

Montana Tech announces commencement activities

Montana Technological University is excited to announce the details for its Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments of its...

Montana Tech invites community to support students through the Kasperick Emergency Fund this Giving Tuesday

At Montana Technological University, Orediggers take care of each other and know that an unexpected emergency can strike at any time. When it does,...

Montana Tech nursing faculty publish article on improving simulation education

Faculty members from Montana Technological University’s Sherry Lesar School of Nursing have published a new scholarly article that introduces...

Montana Tech Band to perform at U.S. Bank as part of Butte Christmas Stroll  

The Montana Tech Band will perform as part of Butte’s Christmas Stroll on Dec. 5. The band will play at 7 p.m. inside the US Bank building in...

Friendsgiving dinner to be held on Montana Tech campus Nov. 26

Montana Technological University’s Campus Life, Dining Services, and the Associated Students of Montana Tech (ASMT) will host its 2nd annual...

Foundational new “Dinosaurs of Montana” book debuts from Horner, Rogers, MBMG

Famous paleontologist Dr. Jack Horner has teamed up with geologist and paleontologist (and former student) Dr. Raymond Rogers, and the Montana...

Keeping the lights on: Montana Tech student pursues power and purpose in electrical engineering

When you ask Hannah Gingery why she wants to be an electrical engineer, she has a straightforward answer.

Montana Tech’s first African Students Day Celebration to highlight culture, connection, and community

When metallurgical engineering graduate student Padmore Amankwah talks about Montana Tech’s first African Students Day Celebration, he...

New dean at the helm at Highlands College, committed to furthering lifetime career preparation

When Tammy Burke walks through the halls of Highlands College, she sees more than classrooms and labs — she sees opportunity.

Welcome to Tech Day!

On Friday, November 14, 2025, Montana Tech will be hosting our Fall Tech Day from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. The event is at capacity and registration is...

Lance Scholars Program helps Montana Tech transfer student pursue physical therapy dream

Caris Paul, of Billings has a dream of one day becoming a physical therapist. To meet her goal, she knows it will take a lot of hard work, and a...

Montana Tech to host clothing swap

Montana Technological University will host a Clothing Swap on Thursday, November 21, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Copper Lounge of the...

Montana Tech expands research and STEM outreach through new electron microscopy grant

Montana Technological University has received a $25,014 grant from the Montana IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) to enhance...

First-generation student from Anaconda finds confidence and purpose at Montana Tech

Growing up in Anaconda, Halli Weis always knew she wanted to go to college—even if no one in her family had before.

From Fort Belknap to Taiwan, first-generation student Tyriek Crazy explores world through engineering

Tyriek Crazy had not traveled much prior to starting his journey at Montana Technological University, but as an undergraduate electrical...

Student Veterans Association builds community and support at Montana Tech

When Army veteran and Montana Technological University senior Matthew Ashcraft first arrived on campus, he quickly realized that while the...