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Cooper receives Outstanding Service award from ACPA Foundation

Montana Technological University’s Vice Provost and Dean of Students Dr. Joe Cooper received the Outstanding Service to the Foundation Award...

Future of Energy Discussion to take place Wednesday

You are invited to an insightful conversation on the future of energy with Ryan Lance, Chairman and CEO of ConocoPhillips, and Richard C. Adkerson,...

Mining Team brings home several trophies from the 47th International Collegiate Mining Competition

Montana Technological University’s Mining Team brought home several trophies from the 47th International Collegiate Mining Competition held...

Montana Tech, Highlands College students take third place in National Collegiate Cyber Defense Regional Competition

Students studying computer networks and cybersecurity at Montana Technological University and Highlands College took third place in the National...

Two Montana Tech graduate students attend CERAWeek

Two graduate students from Montana Technological University traveled to Houston, Texas in mid-March for the world’s premier energy...

Montana Tech alumnus says value generated by data scientists create long-term career opportunities in ever-evolving technology landscape

When you ask Chris Dienes (Mathematical Sciences, ’08) about the evolution of his career, his job titles have morphed over the past decade...

Montana Technological University invites K-12 educators to Petroleum Resources Workshop

Joe Yakawich (Environmental Engineering, ’87), a 30-year U.S. military veteran, began his career after commissioning as an officer through...

Montana Tech students, assistant professor attend IADC/SPE Conference in Norway

Five students and one assistant professor from Montana Technological University traveled to the International Association of Drilling...

Montana Tech Mining Team to compete in 47th International Collegiate Mining Competition

Montana Technological University’s Mining Team will travel to the University of Exeter’s Camborne School of Mines for the 47th...

Montana Technological University announces candidate visits in its search for its 13th chancellor

The Montana Technological University search advisory committee announced today two candidates for the position of chancellor for the University....

Montana Technological University students tour Bakken oilfield operations to learn about petroleum industry

Thirty-five students from Montana Technological University joined Petroleum Engineering Professor Dr. Todd Hoffman in an educational field trip to...

Highlands College student connects with campus resources, community to overcome adversity

To say Luke Martin’s start at Highlands College was rough, and required a lot of Oredigger grit to overcome, would probably be an...

Rally for the Orediggers!

On Wednesday, March 12th, we have a fantastic opportunity to show our support as both our men’s and women’s basketball teams embark on...

Montana Tech assistant professor awarded prestigious fellowship

Montana Technological University Assistant Professor of Literature Matthew Haynes has been awarded a residency by the Virginia Center for the...

2025 Faculty Merit Award recipients announced

On March 10, 2025, Chancellor Les Cook announced recipients of the 2024-2025 Faculty Merit Awards at Montana Technological University.

Non-traditional engineering student highlights importance of TRIO Student Support Services at Montana Tech

When Riley Huckins graduated from Cheney High School in Cheney, Washington over a decade ago, he did not even consider college as an option.

High school students to earn CNA license after Highlands College and partners expand free training program to Billings

Thirty-three high school students have gained a significant head start in their healthcare careers through a collaborative initiative. A...

Montana Technological University places third at Safety Olympics

Montana Technological University’s Department of Safety, Health and Industrial Hygiene sent six students to defend its spot as reigning...

Hands-on activities allow students to gain first-hand experience in trades, technology careers at Highlands College Exploration Day

Highlands College of Montana Tech will host Highlands Exploration Day for high school students on April 9, 2025.

Montana Tech team competes at North America PetroBowl Championship

Five Montana Technological University students recently traveled to the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) North America Student Symposium.

Nursing student overcomes challenges of transferring from Philippines university to earn clinical spot at Montana Tech

A Montana Tech sophomore has overcome obstacles that stood in the way of earning a nursing degree after moving halfway around the world from the...

Montana Tech to begin Phase 3 of the Campus Heating System Upgrade in March 2025

To prepare for its year-long 125th anniversary celebration, Montana Technological University will begin a nearly $50 million campus transformation...

Montana Tech teams compete at the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) construction bidding competition

Two teams and one alternate from Montana Technological University competed in the 2025 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 6/7 annual...

Digger Hockey Club team to hold Inaugural Prospect Camp

Montana Technological University’s Oredigger Hockey Club team will host its first-ever Prospect Camp in Butte from March 27-29, 2025,...

Nominate a staff member for 2025 Above and Beyond Award, Outstanding Staff Award

Nominate a staff member for 2025 Above and Beyond Award, Outstanding Staff Award