College of Letters and Science

  • Students walk toward Montana Hall on the Montana State University campus in fall 2019. The statue of Spirit the Bobcat sits in the foreground to the left.

    Cameron Scholarship awarded to eight MSU students

    Eight exemplary Montana State University students have received the Cameron Presidential Scholarship for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
  • A group of students pose in front of a brick building

    MSU undergraduates revive research journal

    This year’s edition of Curiositas, a student-produced journal, features 14 undergraduate research projects. 
  • Liz Shanahan sits on an armchair looking at the camera in front of an out of focus background

    MSU professor receives Fulbright award

    Shanahan will research factors that advance the success of infectious disease prevention policy through studying cultures of prevention for individuals and government officials.
  • A person on a motorcycle loaded with scientific equipment following two cheetahs in a grassy field.

    MSU doctoral student wins $25,000 scholarship

    Anna Kusler, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Ecology, is one of 100 students awarded the prestigious P.E.O. scholarship.
  • Portrait of Martin Mosquera standing in front of a white board covered with mathematics

    MSU chemist receives award for innovative research

    Martin Mosquera was recognized for his original, innovative research in quantum sensing.
  • Two people digging in front of a rock formation

    Cretaceous bird nesting study published in Science

    The evidence, published this week in the journal Science, was found in 73-million-year-old fossils discovered on Alaska’s North Slope.
  • A trio of women stand together arm-in-arm while looking at the camera

    Three MSU students win Udall scholarships

    Damaris Addy and Grace Epperson were recognized in the category of Tribal Public Policy, and Brookelynn Conti was recognized in the category of Tribal Health Care.

News

  • MOR's Taste of the Rockies set for June 26

    The 21+ event will feature live music, activities, an auction, food and more.

  • MSU students win money for habitat research

    The scholarship was awarded to 57 graduate students.

  • MSU ranks among top schools in global rankings

    MSU ranked in the top 3.7% of universities.

  • MSU research development team receives awards

    The Office of Research Development received the Innovation Award from NORDP.

  • MSU initiative receives $500,000 grant

    The grant is for Indigenous food sovereignty work.

  • MSU Institute on Ecosystems appoints new leaders

    Sarah Church and Dan Atwater will assume their new roles on July 1.

Events

  • Jun 23

    New Student Orientation - Session Two - June 23-25

    Jun 23 - Jun 25
    Strand Union Building
    The Admissions Office will host incoming students for Fall 2025 Orientation.
  • Jun 25

    GIS Day at MSU

    9:00am - 4:00pm
    Traphagen Hall, Lutz Farm
    Teens from around Montana will come to MSU for GIS Day
  • Jun 25

    GradCat Summer Gathering

    3:00pm - 5:00pm
    Romney Oval
    Summer social event for Graduate Students
  • Jul 4

    Independence Day (No classes, offices closed)

    Jul 4
    Independence Day (No classes, offices closed)
  • Jul 14

    Yellowstone Writing Project Youth Writing Camp

    Jul 14 - Jul 18
    Yellowstone Writing Project Youth Writing Camp
  • Jul 14

    Montana Math Circle Day Camp

    Jul 14 - Jul 17
    Reid Hall
    The SMRC is offering a 4 day advanced math camp for middle and high schoolers.